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Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is proud to present the premiere of Christine Quintana’s powerful play about consent, Selfie. The award-winning play for ages 13 and up will be presented in the Studio April 23 to May 11.
The first party of the school year comes packed with expectations. It’s a time to renew old friendships and perhaps find new love. But what happens when an incident shatters the connections between three friends? Teenage relationships are complicated enough – especially when you add the reckless power of social media. Incisive and witty, Selfie is a powerful reflection on sexual consent, failed communication and self-promotion in this era of Instagram.
Originally commissioned by Vancouver’s Théâtre la Seizième, Christine’s work received the Sydney Risk Prize for Outstanding Script by an Emerging Playwright. Christine also received the 2017 Siminovitch Protégé Prize for Playwriting from Marcus Youssef and is the Urjo Kareda Emerging Artist Resident at the Tarragon Theatre this season.
Directed by Stephen Colella. Featuring Christopher Allen, Rachel Mutombo and Caroline Toal. Set & Costume Designer: Claire Hill; Lighting Designer: Oz Weaver; Sound Designer: Deanna Choi; Video Designer: Daniel Oulton; Stage Manager: Katerina Sokyrko.
SELFIE Premiere!
Written by Christine Quintana
Directed by Stephen Colella
Based on the original French language version
IN THE STUDIO APRIL 23-MAY 11, 2018 | Recommended for ages 13 & up | Runs approx. 65 minutes
Opening: Thursday, April 26 at 7PM | Media Opening: Thursday, April 26 at 1:15PM
Content Advisory: Explicit Language, Mature Situations. Click here for detailed information.
Performances: Apr. 23, 24 & 27 at 10:30AM | Apr. 25 & 26 at 1:15PM | Apr. 29 & May 6 at 2:30PM | Apr. 30 & May 4, 11 at 10:30AM | May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 10:30AM & 1:15PM
Relaxed Performances: Sun. Apr. 29 at 2:30PM | Mon. Apr. 30 at 10:30AM
ASL Shadow Interpreted Performances: Fri. May 4 at 10:30AM | Sun. May 6 at 2:30PM
Full performance schedule, including School Matinees (open to the public) available online.
http://www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca/shows-tickets/selfie/
Young People’s Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $24 Adults | $19 Seniors 65+ & Youth 1-18 | HST & service charges extra; prices subject to change without notice
Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 x2 | For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Photo: Siona Gareau-Brennan and Julie Trepanier in the Théâtre la Seizième production. ©2015 Emily Cooper.
2018-03-22
Toronto: Young People's Theatre presents the premiere of "Selfie" April 23-May 11