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This is the Point is a joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have been shaped, in part, by cerebral palsy. Dan and Christina, are parents searching for the best way their disabled son Bruno can share his voice. Tony is a non-verbal adult who won’t shut up. Liz is his long-time romantic partner grappling with the judgements that society makes about their love and sexuality.
This is the Point addresses misconceptions related to disability by sharing the ordinary and extraordinary stories of these two real-life couples. With a verbatim theatre quality and physical comedy delivery, the work is a series of staged conversations and theatrical re-enactments that invite an audience to consider questions of representation, the nature of companionship, and how people of different abilities can connect with each other on equal terms.
The work continues its development through Residency at The Theatre Centre.
Written by Tony Diamanti, Dan Watson, Christina Serra, Karin Randoja and Liz McDougall
Directed by Karin Randoja
Performed by Tony Diamanti, Liz McDougall, Christina Serra and Dan Watson
Projection Design by Melissa Joakim
Lighting Design by Andre duToit
Set & Costume Design by Sonja Rainey
Sound Design by Tim Lindsay
Production Management and Stage Management by Pip Bradford
December 1–3, 2017
December 2 - ASL interpreted performance
December 3 - Audio Visually described performance
Co-produced by Ahuri Theatre and
The Theatre Centre
Tickets: Student/Senior/Arts Worker $25 | Adults $35
Service charges may apply
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Photo: ©2016 Lacey Creighton.
2017-11-29
Toronto: Dora-winner "This is the Point" returns to The Theatre Centre December 1-3