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Toronto: Crossroads Theatre presents Summer in the Park July 13-August 25
Monday, July 8, 2024
Crossroads Theatre (formerly Shakespeare in Action), a leading Toronto-based theater company is announcing its inaugural series, Summer In the Park. This unique event will feature three distinct shows at Little Avenue Memorial Park throughout the summer, in collaboration with Theatre Direct, the Weston Silver Band and Clay and Paper Theatre.
This series is made possible through the support of Toronto Arts Foundation and the Toronto Arts Council as part of the Animating Toronto Parks initiative.
• Finding Home: A Salmon Journey Upstream
Dates: July 13 and 14 at 12pm and 2pm
Finding Home, in partnership with Theatre Direct and Animacy Theatre Collective, tells the heartwarming story of two inseparable friends, Beagle and Sojo, who are salmon from Lake Ontario. When Beagle feels a compelling urge to embark on a journey upstream, their unbreakable bond is tested.
• Weston Silver Band
Dates: July 25 and August 1 at 7pm
Now in its 102nd season, the Weston Silver Band will take audiences on a captivating journey through musical history, featuring a diverse selection of music that showcases the band’s versatility and celebrates Weston’s cultural heritage.
• Art Ambulance
Dates: August 23 and 24 at 7pm, August 25 at 2pm
Art Ambulance is a lively and inclusive mini variety show, inspired by street theater and commedia dell’arte traditions, presenting a series of impactful sketches suitable for all ages, in partnership with Clay and Paper Theatre.
Where: Little Avenue Memorial Park, Weston, ON
When: Performances are scheduled throughout July and August. See the specific dates above.
Tickets: All events are free to attend.
Crossroads Theatre is committed to enriching the community with diverse cultural experiences and fostering artistic development. Summer In the Park aims to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds, through innovative storytelling and musical performances that celebrate local talent and heritage.
Crossroads Theatre invites the community to join them for Summer In the Park, a series of unforgettable performances that promise to entertain, inspire, and celebrate the vibrant arts scene in Weston.
More Information: www.crossroadstheatre.org