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Towards Youth:
A Play On Radical Hope
- A Project: Humanity and
Crow’s Theatre production - Andrew Kushnir
- Chris Abraham and Andrew Kushnir
- Feb 25 - Mar 16, 2019
- $25-$50
- 2 hours 5 mins (one 15 min intermission)
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Details
See the world on one stage.Through the voices of young people.The world premiere of the new play from award winning playwright Andrew Kushnir.Towards Youth is a window into the lives of young people around the world. An exceptional ensemble cast takes us to classrooms in India, Taiwan, England, and Greece, to meet youth coming of age in extraordinary times.A moving theatrical experience that weaves personal stories from young people around the world into a 21st century narrative that connects us all. Is there a radical hope to be found in the humble drama classroom? We believe there is. Find out why this winter at Streetcar Crowsnest.On stage in the intimate Guloien Theatre.Directed by Andrew Kushnir and Chris Abraham.Preview tickets are $25, for three nights only: Feb 25-27.
Under 24? Use the code TOYOUTHVIP to access $18 tickets to all performances.
Under 35? Use the code CROWU35 to access $20 tickets to all performances.Kushnir's plays are "gritty, moving, disturbing, and sometimes funny. The use of language is astounding.” - Times Colonist
Kushnir has done an extraordinary thing in weaving all the material together and presenting the varying experiences of his subjects. Their stories resonate in the telling, and offer a rare and humanizing glimpse into an understandably guarded and mistrustful community. - The Torontoist
Originally commissioned through Dr. Kathleen Gallagher's research project: Youth, Theatre, Radical Hope and the Ethical Imaginary, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. -
Dates & Times
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 – 8:00pm (preview) Buy Tickets
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 – 8:00pm (preview)
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(Good) - Wed Feb 27, 2019 – 8:00pm (preview) Buy Tickets
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Thu Feb 28, 2019 – 8:00pm
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(Sold Out) - Fri Mar 01, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 – 7:30pm
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
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- Mon Mar 11, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 – 2:00pm Buy Tickets
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- Fri Mar 15, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 – 2:00pm Buy Tickets
- Sat Mar 16, 2019 – 8:00pm Buy Tickets
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The Team
CAST
- Aldrin Bundoc
- Tim Dowler-Coltman
- Jessica Greenberg
- Stephen Jackman-Torkoff
- Liisa Repo-Martell
- Zorana Sadiq
- Amaka Umeh
- Emilio Vieira
- Loretta Yu
CREATIVE
- Andrew Kushnir - Playwright
- Chris Abraham and Andrew Kushnir - Directors
- Ken Mackenzie - Production Designer
- Deanna H. Choi - Music Composition and Sound Designer