MSM [men seeking men] – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release

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9018890275_5f590d82e3_oMSM [men seeking men] is a dance theatre piece inspired by transcripts of online conversations between men who seek other men. Set inside a world of electronic beats where music is the omnipotent power, lemonTree’s Artistic Producer, Indrit Kasapi directs a piece inspired by his own online encounters. He invites DJ Scooter (of New York & Toronto Cub Camp party fame) to spin live at each performance. Through movement, the piece deconstructs online male personas and their personal exchanges with other men. Continue reading MSM [men seeking men] – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release

SOLO: A BOY’S JOURNEY – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release

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img_5690Red Canoe Studio and Raccoon Productions present SOLO: A BOY’S JOURNEY, a one-man show about male rites of passage created by Jerry Brodey and Robert Morgan, playing July 4-14, 2013 at Tarragon Extra Space as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Inspired by a true story, SOLO: A BOY’S JOURNEYexplores the nature of violence, gender and racism and ways to offer hope to today’s youth. Tickets are available beginning June 17 via www.fringetoronto.com, by telephone at 416-966-1062 (ext.1), or at the door. Continue reading SOLO: A BOY’S JOURNEY – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release

THE VERY VERY GIRL – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release

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How do you piece yourself together after years of hurt and pain? Can you overcome trauma?  Gayatri Productions presents THE VERY VERY GIRL, a powerful one-woman show by Julie Brar, playing   July 5-13, 2013 at the Annex Theatre as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Inspired by real-life experiences, THE VERY VERY GIRL is about       identity and the formation of self. Tickets are available beginning June 17 viawww.fringetoronto.com, by telephone at 416-966-1062 (ext.1), or at the door.
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Review: L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Mark Morris Dance Group and Luminato)

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Luminato presents the Toronto premiere of Mark Morris’ dance show L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato

Mark Morris is an acclaimed contemporary American choreographer known for his eclectic style, ingenuity and wit. Morris created L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato in 1988 and his company, Mark Morris Dance Group, has performed it regularly ever since.

L’Allegro is widely revered and considered the company’s magnum opus. However, it has never been performed in Toronto until now. Luminato is presenting the Canadian premiere for the work’s 25th anniversary. Continue reading Review: L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Mark Morris Dance Group and Luminato)