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Photo of Peter Fernandes, Veronica Hortiguela, Aurora Browne, Gregory Prest, Fiona Reid by Dahlia Katz.

THE BIDDING WAR

  • A Crow’s Theatre Production | A Crow's Theatre Commission
  • Michael Ross Albert
  • Paolo Santalucia
  • Nov 12 - Dec 19, 2024
  • $65.00-$100.00
  • Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including intermission.
  • Guloien Theatre
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    WORLD PREMIERE

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    The city’s last affordable house is for sale. Heads roll and shrimp tails fly when a frantic, 12-hour bidding war erupts during what was supposed to be a routine open house. Agents turn on buyers, buyers turn on agents, and everything spirals into an uproarious dark comedy of desperation and anxiety.

    This season’s largest cast brings everyday homebuyers to life as they grapple with extraordinary circumstances, skyrocketing housing costs, gentrification, and sabotage.

    THE BIDDING WAR features a knock-out ensemble cast including Aurora Browne (Baroness Von Sketch Show), Sergio Di Zio (Four Minutes Twelve Seconds), Izad Etemadi (Mad Madge), Peter Fernandes (The Master Plan), Veronica Hortiguela (Prodigal), Amy Matysio (It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play), Fiona Reid (Hedda Gabler), Gregory Prest (De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail), Steven Sutcliffe (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Sophia Walker (The House That Will Not Stand), and Gregory Waters (Letterkenny).

    Michael Ross Albert (The Huns, Tough Jews) is a Toronto-based playwright, screenwriter, independent producer, educator, dramaturge, and Dora-Award winning theatre artist Paolo Santalucia (Prodigal, Casimir and Caroline, Orphans for the Czar) is the Associate Artistic Director at Crow’s Theatre.

    “Michael Ross Albert is one of Toronto’s most exciting playwrights.”
    Toronto Star

    “Paolo Santalucia is a ‘wake up and pay attention’ director.”
    The Globe and Mail

    Audience Advisory: This production contains theatrical haze, coarse language, themes of sexuality, partial nudity, staged violence, and simulated blood and gore—served with a side of dark humour. For more details, please contact the Box Office.

    SEATING INFORMATION

    TIER A seats offer the best views of the show as decided by the artistic team.
    TIER B seats are good seats with no obstructions.

    NOTE: Seating map is a not an exact represenatation and is subject to change. 

    DIGITAL PROGRAMME

    DOWNLOAD THE HOUSE PROGRAMME 

    PERFORMANCE NOTES

     

    IDEAS AT CROW'S THEATRE—Pre-Show Live Taping of CBC Radio's IDEAS

    "Flipping Out: Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate" featuring Leilani Farha:

    • Sunday, December 1, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
    • NOTE: Admission to the taping is free, but space is limited, and separate tickets are needed if you'll also be attending the show afterwards.

    Post-Show Talk:

    • Tuesday, December 3, 2024

    Mask Required Performances:

    • Sunday November 17, 2024 @ 1:30 PM (PWYC)
    • Wednesday November 27, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
     

  • Dates & Times
  • The Team

    CAST

    • Aurora Browne - Blayne, an agent
    • Sergio Di Zio - Greg, an agent
    • Izad Etemadi - Donovan, a buyer
    • Peter Fernandes - Sam, an agent
    • Veronica Hortiguela - June, the seller
    • Amy Matysio - Lara, a buyer
    • Fiona Reid - Miriam, a buyer
    • Gregory Prest - Luke, a buyer
    • Steven Sutcliffe - Ian, a buyer
    • Sophia Walker - Patricia, an agent
    • Gregory Waters - Charlie, a buyer

    CREATIVE

    • Paolo Santalucia - Director
    • Michael Ross Albert - Playwright
    • Ken Mackenzie - Co-Set Designer
    • Sim Suzer - Co-Set Designer
    • Laura Delchiaro - Costume Designer
    • Christian Horoszczak - Lighting Designer
    • Olivia Wheeler - Sound Designer
    • Anita Nittoly - Fight Director / Intimacy Director
    • Sam Hale - Stage Manager
    • Anna Spencer - Assistant Stage Manager
    • ciaran brenneman - Apprentice Stage Manager