Theatre Direct presents three new works-in-progress by emerging artist collectives including:
Continue? by Christopher-Elizabeth and Annasofie
Innovative video game play about sibling relationships–where audience members get in on the game!
MEDUSA’S SISTERS by Phoenix The Fire
Poignant shadow puppetry play inspired by Greek mythology about three sisters who set-off on a journey to fight a terrible curse.
BLANK by AMAVA Collective
Interactive comedic play set in the world of Wonder about kids, parents and the rules that get in between, for better or for worse.
Forward March Festival 2024 is free and performances will take place in spaces around the George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre.
Audiences are invited to see all plays back-to-back from 1pm or 2pm.
Note: Performances in ASL/with ASL interpretation start at 2pm.
There is additional kid-friendly programming between performances.
The festival offers a unique development process for its artists including an Industry Series, test audiences, and mentorship by Indigenous Culture and ASL consultants and a festival director.