ActionDignity, in partnership with Arts Commons, would like to invite you to our production of Our Canada, Our Story (Part Two) on Saturday February 1, 2020 at the Martha Cohen Theatre (215 8 Ave SE).
Tickets available here: https://artscommons.ca/whats-on/2020/our-canada-our-story/
Our Canada, Our Story Part Two weaves together the stories of marginalized youth and adults deeply impacted by racism. This theatre production is a daring, honest portrait of resilience. At times surreal, at times difficult, the eclectic mix of storytellers conjures an alchemizing magic; Fictionalized accounts of real life dilemmas transform pain into action, adversity into self-awareness. The show challenges myths, labels, and stereotypes. The candor of the youth writers and adult performers provides a compassionate look at those who are deemed “the other”.
Directed by five-time Rosie Award winner and Gemini award-winning actor, playwright and director Michelle Thrush, Our Canada Our Story grapples with tough subjects. Systemic racism, suicide, racial profiling, model minorities, anti-black bigotry, and anti-Muslim hatred are not off limits. Teens, young adults, and mature actors share the reality of those who face racism on a regular basis. Created by award-winning playwright, filmmaker, and actor Melanee Murray-Hunt, the show features the writing and performances of racialized youth. Together they ask the question: “What does Canada’s Mosaic really mean?”
The matinee performance starts at 2:30 pm and the evening performance at 7:30 pm. Lobby opens 60-minutes prior to the performance.
This event is most suitable ages 14 and over. Parents with infants are asked to be respectful of other patrons by seating themselves near the doors so they may attend to their infant in the lobby if they begin to disturb others. Please be on time. For the respect of the artists and other patrons, latecomers will only be seated at an appropriate break in the performance.
Community Celebration and Artists’ Fair to kick off Black History Month and the Chinese New Year. There will be performances, fusion drumming of diverse cultures, youth poetry reading, cross-cultural dances, songs, crafts and food.
Time/ Date: 3:00 to 7:00 PM, February 1, Saturday
Location: Arts Commons Centre Court & Martha Cohen Lobby
Please join us in thanking our Funders for this production and community celebration:
Arts Commons
Calgary Arts Development
Canadian Heritage
Government of Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area
For any inquiries or questions, please call 403-263-9900 or e-mail info@actiondignity.org.