Archive for the ‘Toronto, On’ Category

Kafka and Son

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Winner of Best In Fest

See Encore Performances Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30

at Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Avenue. Tickets $12.00

Kafka
by Mark Cassidy and Alon Nashman

*One of the top performances of 2006* “A tightly knit drama of a father-son relationship that’s both familiar and unlike any other.” Globe and Mail “A thrilling adaptation…brilliantly realized. Alon Nashman’s performance is flawless….” National Post “sheer understated artistry…perfection.” Toronto Star “An example of theatre at its best. Definitely go to it!” CBC Radio **** Eye Magazine

www.theaturtle.com

Friday June 29 @ 8:00opm

Saturday June 30 @ 2:00pm

Saturday June 30 @ 8:00pm

Dad Who? Evelyn Reese’s Focus on the Family

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Dad Who? Evelyn Reese’s Focus on the Family

by Susan Fischer

The world-weary but fun-loving divorcée is back on the Fringe circuit with a sequel to her 2006 hit. “Highly recommended…a triumph of crazy charm and savvy sassiness.” (Toronto Star) She “delights with every awful detail. NNNN.” (NOW, Toronto) Watch Evelyn Reese mix her down-to-earth wisdom and campy theatrics with unique views on families, hers and other people’s.

www.evelynreese.com

Please note: The show times that appear in the master schedule in the program vary from what is published here. The dates and times on this website are correct.

Creeping Like Snail Unwillingly

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Creeping Like Snail Unwillingly

by Michael Whitehead

Every actor needs a day job – Michael’s for over 20 years has been teaching first aid to a largely unwilling and unmotivated audience. Giggle as he explores essential skills needed to help save a life and the reasons people would practically rather die than learn them. Humorous skills taught: Calling 911, Unconscious choking, CPR, & AED.

www.undiscoveredcountrytheatre.ca

Balls!

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Balls!

by Rob Salerno

Balls – n. 1. spherical or nearly spherical bodies. 2. courage, masculinity. 3. the testicles. Bastian faces every sense of the word when his best friend discovers he has testicular cancer. This is a play about what it means to be a man: unfortunately, it’s a lot like being kicked in the nuts. Winner of the 2007 Hamilton Fringe New Play Contest.

Miss April Day’s School for Burgeoning Young Strippers

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Miss April Day’s School for Burgeoning Young Strippers

by June Morrow

Get out those training genitals and let the illustrious Miss April Day prepare you for an exciting career in the world of exotic dance. From choosing a stage name to lap dance techniques, she lays bare the pivotal moments in her own career to reveal how you too can unabashedly take it off.

Based on a true story.

Language/mature content

www.aprildays.com