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A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

  • A Studio 180 Theatre Production In Association with Crow’s Theatre
  • Jonathan Wilson
  • Mark McGrinder
  • Mar 25 - Apr 20, 2025
  • $55.00- $90.00
  • Studio Theatre
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    Mixing history, comedy, and poignant reflection in equal measure, A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION, Jonathan Wilson’s deeply personal solo show, excavates the lives, loves, and landmarks of his queer youth on the streets of Toronto.

    Deftly inhabiting a cavalcade of characters, Wilson leads us on a wry and intimate exploration of the Village he once knew, the legacy it created, and the future being forged by a new generation.

    The Second City veteran and Dora Award-winning actor Jonathan Wilson (The Lion King, The Normal Heart, Gay for Pay with Blake & Clay) presents a bracing companion piece to his Dora-nominated, playwriting debut, My Own Private Oshawa. Director Mark McGrinder is the Artistic Director of Studio 180 Theatre.

    “Wilson’s tightly-wound demeanour and deadon timing are especially remarkable.”
    Toronto Star

    PERFORMANCE NOTES
    1. Post-show 'Beyond the Stage' Events with Community Partners 
      • Sunday, March 30, 2025 (after the matinee performance)
      • Saturday, April 5, 2025 (after the matinee performance)

    2. Post-show Talkbacks with members of the Creative Team 
      • After every Wednesday matinee and Thursday evening performance

    3. Mask Required Performance 
      • Sunday April 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (PWYC)
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  • The Team

    CAST

    • Jonathan Wilson - Performer

    CREATIVE

    • Johnathan Wilson - Playwright
    • Mark McGrinder - Director
    • Denyse Karn - Set and Projection Designer
    • André du Toit - Lighting Designer
    • Lyon Smith - Sound Designer
    • Aaheli Mukherjee - Production Manager
    • Sandi Becker - Stage Manager
    • Katie Saunoris - Publicist