As I started looking at what’s on in theatre for Toronto kids this March break, I found myself wishing that I was a kid – or that my grandson was older so I could do some of these things with him. You don’t actually have to be a grandparent to enjoy the various activities and performances.
We’re looking at activities that fall into two broad categories – day camps and workshops, and performances. Some are free, some are cheap and some aren’t.
I remember being shocked when Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues first swept through North America: a whole play devoted to women and their vaginas? Not only was the subject matter unique, but the stories were based on Ensler’s interviews with real women, interviews that had people divulging deep, dark secrets about their sexual memories and experiences.
It has been gloriously refreshing to have The Vagina Monologues around, and since its award-winning beginning, it has spawned V-Day, the global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Through V-Day campaigns, clusters of volunteers and college students around the world perform annual benefit productions of The Vagina Monologues and A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, which features writings about violence against women and girls from famous figures like Michael Cunningham, Maya Angelou and Kathy Najimy. Toronto’s very own group of V-Day warriors is taking both shows to the stage in the next two weeks.
Rose and guest are the lucky winners to MMLJWW, tomorrow night at the Panasonic Theatre.
To all those who didn’t win, don’t be sad because MMLJWW has been extended until April 4. Shows run every Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00pm, Saturday shows at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sundays at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25-$60 and can be purchased at 416-872-121 or by going to Ticket King. Don’t miss it!
We thought this show couldn’t get any sweeter, but it has! This weekend, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (MMLJWW) turns into YOUR very own (insert long, descriptive acronym) wedding!
Following the March 12, 13 and 14 shows of MMLJWW, couples from the audience will be invited to stand up in the Panasonic Theatre and participate in a free commitment ceremony. You can be first-timers, or a couple of lovebirds who just want to renew your vows publicly.
The stars of the show will conduct the non-denominational ceremonies, participating couples will receive a commemorative certificate AND they’ll also be entered into a draw to win 120,000 Aeroplan Miles.
This year’s focus is on how the arts community comes together: artist to artist, artist to presenter and artist to audience. In exploring this issue, some of the events you can look forward to include presentations from Irish delegates who will discuss the arts communities in their country, comparing and contrasting with Canada; discussions about creating artistically challenging and sustainable work and senior artists interviewing their very own mentees. For more information, read the following press release.
Congrats to Rose Holloway!