May 21, 2008
Critical Canadiana Explores Narratives of Nationalism at this year's Fringe Festival
Ever feel like something or someone is lurking just behind you, watching your every move? Away from home for the first time on a Boy Scout camping expedition, the young scout Sam can't help but feel that something is following him and his pack on their wilderness adventures. Meanwhile, in a not so far away time and place, a young drama teacher is attempting to mount a version of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, only to be plagued by persistent interruption.
Opening for the first time at this year's Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival, 'How to Build An Empire: A Boy Scout's Guide', mounted by company No Time for Metaphors, offers a fragmented look at a fragmented Canada. Written and performed by Peterborough native Stacy Douglas, this exploration of nationalist narratives is set to a live musical score, performed by local 'punk-hop' band 'Hush Money,' directed by James Burrows, and featuring Diana Yoo.
Join a boy scout, a drama teacher and some haunting shadows, as this one woman show provides a how-to-guide to historical and contemporary forms of imperialism, colonialism and what it means to be Canadian.
What: How to Build An Empire: A Boy Scout's Guide
Where: Theatre Passe Muraille – Back Space, 16 Ryerson Ave. (East of Bathurst, North of Queen)
Cost: $10
Show times:
Thursday, July 3 @ 6pm
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30pm
Sunday, July 6 @ 8:00pm
Monday, July 7 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 9 @ 8:15pm
Thursday, July 10 @ 1:00pm
Friday, July 11 @ 8:45pm
Saturday, July 12 @ 4:30pm
Cast and Crew:
James Burrows, Director
Stacy Douglas, Performer, Playwright
Ray Godin, Musician
Karl Orzechowski, Musician
Kelly Thornton, Stage Manager
Diana Yoo, Performer, Design
For more information, visit notimeformetaphors.blogspot.com, or call the Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival Hotline at 416.966.1062.
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