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Toronto,ON–September3,2013–TheStoreFrontTheatreis proud to announce a Fall and Winter Season of theatre fromsixindependent theatrecompanies.Popularity and demand have allowed The StoreFront’s occupancy at 955BloorStreetWestto extend, and offer Toronto
theatre-goers new productions from Red One Theatre Collective, Theatre
Brouhaha, and other exciting friends and family.
”All of these artists have been a part of making the StoreFront Theatre a reality this year. We respect their work, and are proud to highlight each of them with a
production this Fall and Winter on our stage.“ – Benjamin Blais, Artistic Director, StoreFront Theatre
SHOREDITCH MADONNA by REBECCA LENKIEWICZ
presented by THREE SEEDS PRODUCTIONS
SEPTEMBER13th–29th
OPENING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th; shows Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
A play about visual artists living in the East End of London, England in modern times – but its essence is about the universal desire among all beings for
meaningful relationships and meaningful work (Canadian Premiere). Directed by Justin Tensen. 'A strong absorbing work, full of passion, pathos and
sly humour, set in the hip art scene of London's East End...There is a rare combination of pain, wit and originality in Lenkiewicz's writing.'-Daily Telegraph
TEMPO by MIKE BATISTICK
presented by TAVISTOCK THEATRE COMPANY
OCTOBER 3rd–12th
Jim's life is on the slide, and all he has left is a battered old Tempo. The medication he sells is causing blindness. His wife has lost respect for him. His
friends are turning away. Why should his life disintegrate while others prosper? And who will suffer the consequences? (Canadian Premiere).
A GREAT NIGHT OF ACTORS CURATED BY ANDREW FAIZ
presented by THE JUNES COMPANY and MONDAY NIGHT ACTORS OCTOBER 13th–19th
They sing. They write. They direct. They tell stories. Be entertained, be provoked – by some of the best actors in Toronto (Premiere Presentation).
Featuring Ted Atherton, Michael Ripley, Allan Cooke, Jillian Rees Brown, Courtney Deelen, Chris Owens, Daveed Louza, Adele Gigantes, and others.
A NEW WORK BY KAT SANDLER
presented by THEATRE BROUHAHA
OCTOBER 30th–NOVEMBER10th
A new, original play by Kat Sandler and Theatre Brouhaha – the people who brought you Delicacy at SummerWorks and We Are The Bomb at the
Toronto Fringe Festival (World Premiere).
AFTER MISS JULIE by PATRICKMARBER
presented by RED ONE THEATRE COLLECTIVE
NOVEMBER 13th–30th
A provocative adaptation of Strindberg’s original that cleverly challenges post-war era conventions of class and gender. Miss Julie’s world is turned head
over heels as she and John, a chauffeur, take their passionate and dangerous entanglement to the edge (Canadian Premiere). Directed by DORA awardwinning
director David Ferry (Last Days of Judas Iscariot) who previously directed Red One's site-specific production of Howie the Rookie. Featuring
Red One alumnus Claire Armstrong (Eigengrau, Wait Until Dark) as Julie; Human Cargo Theatre's Artistic Director Christopher Morris as John; and
Outside the March's Amy Keating (DORA award nomination for Mr. Marmalade).
SPECIAL CONSTABLES CREATED BY A.TOLLER, C. MUNCH, D. PAGETT, T. WALKER, C. WILSON AND R. WIGGIN
presented by CIRCLESNAKE
DECEMBER 5th–21st
All the excitement, intrigue, and action of a high-stakes police drama brought to the stage. Jimmy, a former officer whose zealousness led to the TTC's
policing unit being disbanded, investigates an underground Metropass counterfeiting ring, in an attempt to reinstate the Special Constables and
ultimately redeem himself (World Premiere). Directed by Alec Toller (Angel City, The Playwright Project; CALLAGHAN, Sex T-Rex) and is created by
Colin Munch (Spank!, Mills Entertainment; Throne of Games, Next Stage) Danny Pagett (Help Yourself, We Are The Bomb, Theatre Brouhaha), Tim Walker
(Help Yourself, Rock, Theatre Brouhaha), Chris Wilson (Peter'n'Chris Show), and Robb Wiggin (Second City Conservatory).
ABOUT THE COMPANIES: Three Seeds Productions; eat one, plant one, give one to a friend. Tavistock Arts is a Canadian based theatre production
company that features an ensemble of actors and technicians who are encouraged to contribute creatively throughout the process of bringing theatre to the
stage, with an emphasis on contemporary Irish and international playwrights and new writing. Monday Night Actors is a cooperative of Toronto based
professionals dedicated to honing their craft and their art. Theatre Brouhaha is a collective of young Canadian artists who combine the primacy of story with
the rapid pace of the Information Age to create relevant theatre for the next generation of theatre audiences. Red One Theatre Collective is
committed to making the arts accessible to all Toronto neighbourhoods by delving into overlooked areas of our city and producing innovative and site-specific
theatre. Circlesnake is a company dedicated to creating theatre using cinematic flair.
The StoreFront Theatre was established by the Red One Theatre Collective in December of 2012, as a temporary space to showcase the work of
their members and other Toronto-based artists. To celebrate the year that brought you Wait Until Dark (Red One Theatre Collective), Claire, From the
Bus (Liars Co.), and Rock (Theatre Brouhaha), The StoreFront Theatre will round out 2013 with four months of premiere presentations by some of
Toronto’s most interesting independent theatre artists.
THE STOREFRONT THEATRE - 955 Bloor Street West
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2013-09-03
Toronto: Storefront Theatre announces six shows for its Fall/Winter season