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On Feb. 8th, 2017, seven emerging artists will open In On It, a Canadian play that explores the lives of two lovers as they work through their differences in order to create a play.
This riveting, hilarious and surprising piece is by award-winning Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor and it will be produced by emerGENce Theatre. It will play at the Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace from Feb. 8-12, 2017.
"It's a play that shows a same-sex relationship in a way that is neither fantasized or demeaned, but instead is incredibly truthful," says Brandon Nicoletti, the founder of emerGENce and a cast member in the production. "That's a rarity to find on stage.”
This hit play won Daniel MacIvor a GLAAD Media Award, as well as a New York Village Voice OBIE award. MacIvor has also won the Governor General's Award for Drama, the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre and been nominated for three Dora Awards.
Founded by Brandon Nicoletti in 2013, emerGENce Theatre has sought to give young and upcoming artists the chance to create new and original works, as well as to present a fresh take on classic plays. As new artists often struggle for opportunities to work, emerGENce provides opportunities for them to hone their craft and develop into the artists of tomorrow.
emerGENce Theatre has previously produced another of MacIvor's famous works, Never Swim Alone, for the 2014 Toronto Fringe Festival. The production received numerous accolades, including awards from NOW Magazine for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Direction.
“At this time of dramatic change in the world, many in the audience will be able to relate to this play," says Nicoletti. "It's about a man trying to make sense of something that does not make sense, and trying to find meaning in world that's lost all meaning to him. Everyone is welcome, and we especially hope that emerging fellow emerging artists and members of the LGBTQ+ community will come out and support the production."
SHOW DATES:
Wednesday, February 8th @ 7:30pm
Thursday, February 9th @ 7:30pm
Friday, February 10th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, February 11th @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, February 12th @ 2pm
Purchase tickets at:
https://www.artsboxoffice.ca/scripts/max/2000/maxweb.exe?ACTION=ORDER#INON
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Nathan Carroll
Stage Manager: Erin Maxfield
Producers: Brandon Nicoletti & Laura Katherine Hayes
Lighting Designer: David Beisel
Sound Designer: Andy Trithardt
CAST
This One: Graham Conway
That One: Brandon Nicoletti
Photo: Graham Conway and Brandon Nicoletti. ©2017 Samantha Polzin.
2017-01-27
Toronto: emerGENce Theatre presents Daniel MacIvor's "In On It" February 8-12