The Creases In My Sari
November 9-13, 2016
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FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2016
THE CREASES IN MY SARI By Sindhuri Nandhakumar November 9-13, 2016 Directed by Kimberley Radmacher Produced by Rhona Bennett Set design by Marysia Bucholc Costume design by Tanya Phillips Two young Sri Lankan immigrants from warring factions fall in love, but growing political turmoil and their own cultural baggage threaten to drive them apart, even in Toronto. Shadows of the past and secrets abound, and radicalism erupts as the violence in Sri Lanka escalates. Week 1 of FIREWORKS 2016 In the Studio Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm |
Creases in the press!
Read an article about The Creases in my Sari published in the Lanka Reporter: Read article (opens in new page)
Read an article about The Creases in my Sari published in the Lanka Reporter: Read article (opens in new page)
CAST
Maheshwari BRITTANY MIRANDA
Rani JASMINE D’COSTA*
Chanaka SUCHITHTHA WICKREMESOORIYA
Praveen LIONEL BOODLAL*
Anil Vivek Hariharan
Young Rani Anjali Rai
* by permission of Canadian Actors Equity Association and ACTRA
Stage Manager Janine Diamanti
Lighting Design by Bill Scott and Liam Stewart
Executive Producer FIREWORKS 2016 Molly Thom
FIREWORKS BONUS EVENTS!
One of the goals of the FireWorks Festival is to "pull back the curtain", to provide our audience with insights into the process of creating theatre, of producing new original plays, and so we invite you to join us for special bonus events:
Wednesday November 9 - Opening Night Reception: Meet the actors and production team in the lobby at the end of the show on opening night. Bar open. Light refreshments served.
Friday November 11 at 7 pm - Panel Discussion: Koom Kankesan, author of Panic Button and a new novel The Tamil Dream, Thursica Kovinthan, Tamil refugee, now completing a PhD in education focussing on post-conflict education, gender equality, and teaching refugee children, Amra Ghouse, Sri Lankan native of mixed ancestry and member of Sri Lanka Without Borders, promoting dialogue and cross-community engagement between Sri Lanka's diaspora communities in Canada. Come early to learn about the Sri Lankan conflict and what it means to be an immigrant from a war-torn country, then stay to see the show.
Saturday November 12 following the Matinee - Talk Back: Writer and director discuss their artistic process and answer your questions about the play and the production.
Maheshwari BRITTANY MIRANDA
Rani JASMINE D’COSTA*
Chanaka SUCHITHTHA WICKREMESOORIYA
Praveen LIONEL BOODLAL*
Anil Vivek Hariharan
Young Rani Anjali Rai
* by permission of Canadian Actors Equity Association and ACTRA
Stage Manager Janine Diamanti
Lighting Design by Bill Scott and Liam Stewart
Executive Producer FIREWORKS 2016 Molly Thom
FIREWORKS BONUS EVENTS!
One of the goals of the FireWorks Festival is to "pull back the curtain", to provide our audience with insights into the process of creating theatre, of producing new original plays, and so we invite you to join us for special bonus events:
Wednesday November 9 - Opening Night Reception: Meet the actors and production team in the lobby at the end of the show on opening night. Bar open. Light refreshments served.
Friday November 11 at 7 pm - Panel Discussion: Koom Kankesan, author of Panic Button and a new novel The Tamil Dream, Thursica Kovinthan, Tamil refugee, now completing a PhD in education focussing on post-conflict education, gender equality, and teaching refugee children, Amra Ghouse, Sri Lankan native of mixed ancestry and member of Sri Lanka Without Borders, promoting dialogue and cross-community engagement between Sri Lanka's diaspora communities in Canada. Come early to learn about the Sri Lankan conflict and what it means to be an immigrant from a war-torn country, then stay to see the show.
Saturday November 12 following the Matinee - Talk Back: Writer and director discuss their artistic process and answer your questions about the play and the production.
