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Veritas Theatre (Samantha Kaine-Gruen,
Creative Producer) is proud to present a new production of
Salvatore ANTONIO’s new play, ‘S h e e t s.’
S h e e t s. , an original play written by Governor General’s Award-nominated
playwright Salvatore ANTONIO, will be presented in the Franco Boni Mainstage
at The Theatre Centre in Toronto for seventeen performances beginning with
previews on Friday March 24th, 25th, & 26th and opening on Tuesday, March
28th running through to Sunday, April 9th. Evening performances (Tuesdays––
Saturdays) begin at 8:00pm, and matinees (Saturdays & Sundays) beginning at
2:00pm.
Through a series of dovetailing scenes set in a single hotel room, S h e e t s.
explores the theme of intimacy in its many forms through the experiences of various inhabitants. In their private moments we experience both the desires and
vulnerabilities linking these seemingly random strangers. The room, itself a character, both inspires and allows its guests their irrevocable moments of truth; revealing the stories of a group of complex and fractured individuals reaching for genuine contact with an other.
Writer & Director, ANTONIO has assembled a stellar cast that is a mix of rising
new talent, and celebrated veterans returning to the stage. This diverse collection
of performers is made up of gifted artists who are multi-cultural/racial, multigenerational, and people with disabilities. The award-winning/nominated cast are: Danny GHANTOUS, Taborah “Tabby” JOHNSON, David REALE,
Prince AMPONSAH, William ELLIS, Dayle McLEOD, Alice SNADEN,
Tyler STENTIFORD and Jennifer WIGMORE.
This production of S h e e t s. will mark the first presentation of a new and
complete version of the play. Previous iterations of the piece were presented
at HATCH (Harbourfront) in 2012 (with the title: ‘THE SHEETS, THE…’), and
most recently as the last production of the final season of Videofag in May
2016–– which played a sold-out run of 15 performances.
Salvatore Antonio – writer & director
Salvatore is a Toronto-based actor, writer, and director. He was named a finalist
for a Governor General’s Award for his play, In Gabriel’s Kitchen –– which went
on to receive international productions and publication. As an actor, Salvatore
has played on stages from Vancouver to Halifax, seen most recently playing the
title role in Jordan Tannahill’s, Botticelli In The Fire at Canadian Stage.
Samantha Kaine Gruen - producer
Samantha is an actor, writer and producer. She has played lead roles in film and
theatre as well as written her first short film. Samantha can be seen on Crave
TV’s hit drama The Art of More and she will be producing her first feature film in
the Fall of 2017. Samantha is a strong advocate of more diversity on all screens.
S h e e t s.
Written & Directed by Salvatore Antonio
Produced by Veritas Theatre
Presented at The Theatre Centre – Franco Boni Mainstage
1115 Queen Street West / Toronto, ON / M6J 3T4
Starring (alphabetical): Prince Amponsah, William Ellis, Danny Ghantous,
Taborah ‘Tabby’ Johnson, Dayle McLeod, David Reale, Alice Snaden,
Tyler Stentiford, and Jennifer Wigmore
Previews: Fri. March 24th, Sat. March 25th, Sun. March 26th
Opening: Tue. March 28th
Performance run: Wed. March 29th––– Sun. April 9th
Doors open at 7:30pm, performance begins at 8:00pm
Matinee (Sat & Sun): Doors open at 1:30pm, performance begins at 2:00pm
Tickets: $30 *arts worker tickets available, see website for details
To Purchase Tickets: www.theatrecentre.org
Website: https://veritas-theatre.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHEETSthePLAY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheetstheplay/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Sheets2017/
Photo: William Ellis. ©2017 Jeff Gruen.
2017-01-31
Toronto: Veritas Theatre presents Salvatore Antonio's "Sheets" March 24-April 9