When:
Feb 1, 2020 all-day
2020-02-01T00:00:00-07:00
2020-02-02T00:00:00-07:00
Where:
Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons
215 8 Avenue SE
Contact:
403-263-9900
OUR CANADA, OUR STORY PART 2 @ Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons

ActionDignity, in partnership with Arts Commons, would like to invite you to our production of Our Canada, Our Story (Part Two).

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Location: Martha Cohen Theatre (215 8 Ave SE)

Times: Matinee at 2:00 pm,  Evening performance at 7:30 pm

We are planning a Community Celebration with music, arts and food between show times from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Martha Cohen Lobby. Details will be provided later.

Lobby opens 60 minutes prior to the performance.

This event is suitable for ages 14 and over, due to the subject matter.

 

Our Canada, Our Story Part Two weaves together the stories of marginalized youth and adults deeply impacted by racism. The production is a daring, honest portrait of resilience. At times surreal, at times difficult, the eclectic mix of storytellers conjures an alchemizing magic; Fictionalized accounts of real life dilemmas transform pain into action, adversity into self-awareness. The show challenges myths, labels, and stereotypes. The candor of the youth writers and adult performers provides a compassionate look at those who are deemed “the other”.

Directed by five-time Rosi Award winner and Gemini award-winning actor, playwright and director Michelle Thrush, Our Canada Our Story grapples with tough subjects. Systemic racism, suicide, racial profiling, model minorities, anti-black bigotry, and anti-muslim hatred are not off limits. Teens, young adults, and mature actors share the reality of those who face racism on a regular basis. Created by award-winning playwright, filmmaker, and actor Melanee Murray-Hunt, the show features the writing and performances of racialized youth. Together they ask the question: “What does Canada’s Mosaic really mean?”

For any inquiries or questions, please call 403-263-9900 or e-mail info@actiondignity.org.