The Cultch is thrilled to present, This is the Point, from Ahuri Theatre and The Theatre Centre (Toronto). This is the Point is a co-presentation with PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, and runs January 29-February 2, 2019 at the Historic Theatre.
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. Through a series of staged conversations and theatrical re-enactments, these two couples draw from their personal lives to explore and debate questions of representation, the nature of companionship, and whether people of different abilities can ever connect with each other on equal terms.
This play was developed through the two-year residency program at the Theatre Centre in Toronto. It incorporates high and low tech augmented communication aids (devices used by non-verbal people to express themselves), as well as projected live video feeds, to create a heightened naturalistic style that simultaneously connects and contrasts the physical body with the technologies we use to communicate.
WHEN: Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2019
Jan 29, 8PM: Opening
Jan 30 – 31, Feb 01 – 02, 8PM
Feb 02, 2PM
All shows will be treated like relaxed performances. Relaxed performances are designed to welcome audience members who would benefit from a less restrictive audience environment including (but not limited to) individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory sensitivities, and learning disabilities.
ASL Interpreted Performance: Feb 2, 2PM, Live Audio Description by VocalEye: Feb 2, 2PM
WHERE: Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St.
TICKETS: Tickets from $24. Single tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box Office: 604-251-1363 or tickets.thecultch.com.
ADDED VALUE: Book tickets for one of the TALKBACK performances and enjoy a lively post-show Q&A session with the artists: Jan 30
Photo by Dahlia Katz
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