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February 22, 2012. Toronto, ON... Talk Is Free Theatre(TIFT) and Show One Productions announced today that their critically acclaimed production of Kooman and Dimond’s Dani Girl will continue at the Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace until March 11th, 2012. Tickets are now on sale at Arts Box Office by phone at 416-504-7529 or online at www.artsboxoffice.ca.
“Dani Girl is the epitome of where a modern musical can go. It’s brave, it’s determined and it’s essential. I am truly honoured to be presenting the work of the brilliant American writing duo – Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond. It has been such an incredible experience for everyone involved,” remarked Arkady Spivak, Artistic Producer for Talk Is Free Theatre.
Dani, a precocious nine year-old, finds herself face to face with a life-threatening disease. Together with her teddy bear, imaginary guardian angel, and socially awkward hospital roommate, she embarks on a magical quest to reclaim her health. As Dani traverses the realms of fantasy and reality, she discovers what it means to really live! Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, Dani Girl is a tale of life in the face of death, hope in the face of despair, and the indomitable power of the human imagination.
Dani Girl stars Dora Award nominee and cabaret star Gabi Epstein as Dani, joined by the phenomenal Dora Award winner Jeff Madden as Rafe, Jonathan Logan as Marti and Amanda LeBlanc as Dani’s mother.
Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT)is an artist-driven, award winning theatre company based in Barrie, Ontario. The company was founded in 2003 by Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak and has produced over fifty productions concentrating largely on new and neglected work.
Show One Productions is a full service production company presenting concerts with high-profile classical musicians, opera stars, and orchestras, as well as great dance and theatre companies. Formed in 2004 by Svetlana Dvoretskaia, Show One continues its brand of excellence, presenting in Canada’s most prestigious concert halls.
Talk Is Free Theatre and Show One Productions
DANI GIRL
By Christopher Dimond and Michael Kooman
Directed by Richard Ouzounian
Musical Direction by Wayne Gwillim
Starring Gabi Epstein, Amanda LeBlanc, Jonathan Logan and Jeff Madden
Sets and Costume Design by Christine Barrett
Lighting Design by Gareth Crew
Previews: February 16 & 17, 2012
Opens: February 18, 2012
Closes: March 11, 2012
Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace
16 Ryerson Ave., Toronto
Monday to Sunday at 7:30 PM (except Tuesday); Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
Tickets are $33 plus HST and service fee. Limited PWYC tickets available for Saturday matinee. They can be purchased through Arts Box Office at www.artsboxoffice.ca or (416) 504-7529.
For more information please visit www.tift.ca.
2012-02-22
Toronto: Talk Is Free Theatre’s “Dani Girl” is extended to March 11