FINISHING THE SUIT Premieres Tonight at The Gladstone Theatre

Bear & Co.'s newest production, Finishing the Suit, written by Lawrence Aronovtich and directed by Joël Beddows, premieres Thursday, March 2 at The Gladstone Theatre, and plays until Saturday, March 11.

Audience members are invited to join the cast and creative team in the theatre after select performances for the following post-show events:

Q&A with Playwright Lawrence Aronovitch
Join the creative force behind Finishing the Suit for an in-depth look at the process of creating this brand-new play and at the mysterious tailor who inspired it. after 7:30pm show on Friday, March 3 after 2:30pm show on Saturday March 4

Being Jewish and Queer: 1970s to Present
Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton offers her unique take on the relationship between faith and identity, and on how attitudes have shifted over the past 40+ years. after 2:30pm show on Sunday, March 5

Tailor-made Show & Tell: Finish that Suit!
Quilters, weavers, spinners, knitters, garment makers and fibre and fabric artists* (see below for discount offer) are invited to share their work onstage following the performance. after 7:30pm show on Wednesday, March 8

* All self-identifying artists are welcome to take advantage of The Gladstone's 'Artist' rate for any performance from March 2-11. Visit thegladstone.ca/finishing-the-suit/ for details.

"My father would sway in prayer in that little Lower East Side synagogue. When I would ask him why, he said he was dancing with God." - Finishing the Suit

Don't miss this tailor-made love story from the award-winning team of playwright Lawrence Aronovitch and director Joël Beddows. Featuring Matt Pilipiak (Three Men in a Boat), Isaac Giles (The Madwoman of Chaillot, Stratford Festival 2017), and David Whiteley (The Norman Conquests). Designed by Ivo Valentik (set), Angela Haché (costumes), AL Connors (sound), and David Magladry (lighting).
Come back with Bear & Co. to 1972, when being out of the closet can get you jailed. But inside a Jewish tailor's shop, all secrets are on the measuring table, as the tailor puts the finishing touches on a morning suit. Eavesdrop with us as he remembers and mourns the two great loves of his life: a young, brash Irish actor and an enigmatic, battle-weary duke.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
March 2-11, 2017 (preview March 1) at The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue
Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7:30PM | Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30PM
Tickets $38 ($34 Seniors 65+, $22 Students/Artists/Unwaged/Preview)
Box Office: 613 233 4523 | thegladstone.ca