Common Boots Theatre returns to outdoor winter theatre with Martha Ross’s award-winning THE STORY, presented in association with Soulpepper Theatre as part of their annual Family Festival, December 11-30, 2017 at Christie Pits Park.
With hope and humour, THE STORY imagines the nativity as a parable for modern times. The audience follows three wise men as they navigate a complicated world of existential shepherds, imperial soldiers, charming thieves, a bumbling angel, a deranged tyrant, and a lost choir. They are all in search of a headstrong young woman, and her baby born in a trash heap, hiding out in Christie Pits.
One in four children in Toronto is living in poverty. As the chasm between the rich and the poor continues to grow and the global refugee crisis rages, this serious comedy about a young woman facing poverty and persecution is more timely and compelling than ever.
After five years at Evergreen Brick Works, Common Boots is embarking on a journey to share outdoor winter theatre with different communities and to bring laughter and stories to a new corner of Toronto each year. This year Common Boots brings its annual outdoor winter production to Christie Pits Park at the crossroads of Koreatown, the Annex and Bloorcourt village. One of Toronto’s most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods, the community is historically known to be a safe haven for newcomers as they transition to life in Canada.
The all-new cast and creative team, which includes members and alumni of the Soulpepper Academy are: Alex Bulmer, Christef Desir, Shakura Dickson, Dan Mousseau, Marcel Stewart; directors Jennifer Brewin and Katrina Darychuk, music director John Millard, lighting designer Glenn Davidson, set designer Shannon Lea Doyle, and costume designer Alexandra Lord.
Regardless of faith, THE STORY is a balm amidst the current storm of discontent and weariness.
With hope and humour, THE STORY imagines the nativity as a parable for modern times. The audience follows three wise men as they navigate a complicated world of existential shepherds, imperial soldiers, charming thieves, a bumbling angel, a deranged tyrant, and a lost choir. They are all in search of a headstrong young woman, and her baby born in a trash heap, hiding out in Christie Pits.
One in four children in Toronto is living in poverty. As the chasm between the rich and the poor continues to grow and the global refugee crisis rages, this serious comedy about a young woman facing poverty and persecution is more timely and compelling than ever.
After five years at Evergreen Brick Works, Common Boots is embarking on a journey to share outdoor winter theatre with different communities and to bring laughter and stories to a new corner of Toronto each year. This year Common Boots brings its annual outdoor winter production to Christie Pits Park at the crossroads of Koreatown, the Annex and Bloorcourt village. One of Toronto’s most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods, the community is historically known to be a safe haven for newcomers as they transition to life in Canada.
The all-new cast and creative team, which includes members and alumni of the Soulpepper Academy are: Alex Bulmer, Christef Desir, Shakura Dickson, Dan Mousseau, Marcel Stewart; directors Jennifer Brewin and Katrina Darychuk, music director John Millard, lighting designer Glenn Davidson, set designer Shannon Lea Doyle, and costume designer Alexandra Lord.
Regardless of faith, THE STORY is a balm amidst the current storm of discontent and weariness.
Common Boots Theatre
in association with
Soulpepper Theatre Company
present
THE STORY
Written by Martha Ross
Directed by Jennifer Brewin and Karina Darychuk
Music Director John Millard
Lighting Design by Glenn Davidson
Set Design by Shannon Lea Doyle
Costume Design by Alexandra Lord
Starring Alex Bulmer, Christef Desir, Shakura Dickson,
Dan Mousseau, Marcel Stewart
Christie Pits Park (Christie Station on the Bloor Line)
Meet up at the south/east corner of the Park at Christie and Bloor
December 11-30, 2017
Opening Night: Wednesday December 13, 2017
Monday-Saturday @ 7:30pm
(no performances December 17, 24, 25, 26)
No Advance Reservations Required
Admission by Donation
Common Boots Theatre’s annual outdoor winter production is a 60-minute processional play, performed entirely outdoors throughout December. The audience follows the actors from scene to scene across spectacular urban landscapes. Local choirs serenade audiences as the show plays out.
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