RISE/FALL at the Toronto Fringe Immerses Audiences With Trump's Wall
By: BWW News Desk Jun. 12, 2017
Society has been separated by a wall. Witness the story of a revolution - but only from one side. Set in a not-so-distant Toronto, this is a dystopian story where a wall runs down the middle of the city and the wealthy leaders have banished anyone of minority to live on the other side. The audience will be split in two, and only watch from one side of the wall; they will only catch half of the story.
This creation process has doubled as an experiment in theatrical techniques. Our cast members are in the same situation as our audience will be. Until the cast party after The Fringe, the actors will have no idea what happens on the opposite side of the wall. The reality of the fear and paranoia is magnified when the actors don't even know if their loved ones are safe, or if their friends are really on their side.
Written and directed by Jake Fulton (xxposed - BroadwayWorld Audience Choice nominee, The Laramie Project - Orlando Fundraiser), and starring a group of students, recent grads, and seasoned professionals, this is the perfect opportunity to see what a diverse and compelling community the Toronto theatre is.
What would happen if all of Trump's promises came true? The world - and the audience - will be divided.
Malcontent Theatre Company
in association with The Toronto Fringe Festival presents
Rise/Fall
written by Jake Fulton
directed by Jake Fulton
featuring Megan Adam, Emeka Agada, Emily Cully, Yona Epstein Roth, Cassandra Guthrie, Jaemoon Lee, Mike Lummis, and Alexzander McLarry
design by Cindy Fulton and Bill Parry
Opens July 5 runs to July 16
ARTSCAPE YOUNGPLACE, 180 Shaw St, Toronto
Performances:
July 5, 8:00 pm
July 7, 8:00 pm
July 8, 8:00 pm
July 12, 8:00 pm
July 13, 8:00 pm
July 14, 8:00 pm
July 16, 8:00 pm
Please note that there is absolutely no latecomer seating.
Tickets:
Day-of tickets will be available in the front lobby of Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, one hour prior to show time. Performances take place outside, and run rain or shine (cover from the rain will be provided).
Purchase online: fringetoronto.com
By Phone: 416-966-1062
In Person: During the festival at our main box office at the Fringe Club at Scadding Court - 707 Dundas Street West.
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