Obeah Opera is a powerful a capella story on stage at the Young Centre in Toronto
The theatre is no stranger to the Salem Witch Trials, a series of prosecutions that took place between 1692 and 1693 over accusations of witchcraft that led to the execution of several people. Obeah Opera, playing at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts as part of PANAMANIA, focuses the narrative on the perspectives of the Caribbean slave women who were among the first accused. It does so by blending theatre, dance, and various African-American musical styles into one “epic” a cappella theatrical experience.
The result was a theatre that leapt to its feet the instant the lights came up, and applauded so long that the company had to come out for a second bow.
One of the best things about SummerWorks is how it continually surprises us — and how often these surprises come from the unexpected places. The AMY Project‘s Aperture is just such a surprise. The opening-night audience was blown away by the depth and emotional intensity on display: how uncomfortable, yet how included, the audience was made to feel.
In a festival all about exploring, stretching, reconstructing and questioning, these young artists are punching above their weight.
Live Theatre under $25 in Toronto the Week of August 4, 2015
This week is all about journeys, for good or ill. For under 25 dollars, you can journey through space, across continents, and even beyond the grave. For something a little closer to home, we also have a huge amount of Summerworks programming to recommend! Check them out under the jump!
Shows That Caught Our Eye the Week of August 3rd, 2015
As the summer weather beats down on us, we’ve got a great lineup of comedy shows to help you take your mind off the heat. From improv to Shakespeare to murder mysteries, there’s plenty to choose from if you want a good laugh this week–but don’t worry, there’s still plenty to choose from if you’re looking for something a little more traditional. We’ve highlighted those we’d most like to see in red text. Check it out below the cut! Continue reading Playlistings for the Week of August 3rd, 2015→
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