bare Will Rock Toronto 7/17-8/1

bare will received its Canadian premiere July 17 through August 1, presented by WatersEdge Productions. The show will appear at the Hart House Theatre in Toronto.

bare features book and music by Damon Intrabartolo, and book and lyrics by Jon Hartmere. The award-winning musical made its world premiere in Los Angeles in 2001, and played in New York City at American Theatre of Actors in 2004.

A pop-rock musical, bare is about the coming-of-age of five high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school. Knowing their stay in this insular world is drawing to a close, each of them question where they are in their lives and what the future holds in store. Answers are sought in the church confessional and in less formal venues including a stage, a rave, and a well-locked dorm room. The story focuses in on a secret love affair between two boys, Peter and Jason. Though Peter is ready to tell the world about their relationship, Jason fears the repercussions.

bare is the beautiful and moving story about love, fear, acceptance and finding yourself.

bare is produced by Denise Christof and features direction by Brian Gregory-Waters, choreography by Michele Shuster, music direction by Chris Tsujiuchi, set and costume design by Nikki Tamlin, and sound design by Fiona German.

The cast of bare includes David Alves (Ensemble, u/s Peter, Alan), Alex Dvorak (Alan, Peter (Alternate)), Nicholas Fedele (Zach, u/s Jason, Lucas), Jeremy LaPalme (Priest), Nichola Lawrence (Sister Chantelle), Amanda Milligan (Ensemble, u/s Ivy, Diane), Wade Muir (Peter), Alison O'Neill (Diane, Ivy (Alternate)), Graham Parkhurst (Jason), Travis Paul (Lucas), Claire Rouleau (Rory, Nadia (Alternate), u/s Claire), Antonette Rudder (Tanya), David Sazant (Matt), Cory Strong (Ensemble, u/s Zach, Priest), Sarah Thorpe (Ensemble, u/s Nadia, Rory), Michele Shuster (Nadia), Nancy Silverman (Ivy), Renee Stein (Claire), and Louisa Zhu (Kyra).

Regular tickets are $35, with $25 tickets available for students & seniors. Group Rate (10 or more people) $20

Tickets can be purchased by phone (416) 978-8849, in person at the UofTtix Box Office or online by click here.

bare will offer same day rush tickets for $15, which will be available in person only, on the day of each performance, when the UofTtix Box Office opens at 11am. Children under 12 years old will not be admitted to bare.

The show will play the following performance schedule:

Fri Jul 17 2009, 8:00pm
Sat Jul 18 2009, 2:00pm
Sat Jul 18 2009, 8:00pm
Wed Jul 22 2009, 8:00pm
Thu Jul 23 2009, 8:00pm
Fri Jul 24 2009, 8:00pm
Sat Jul 25 2009, 2:00pm
Sat Jul 25 2009, 8:00pm
Wed Jul 29 2009, 8:00pm
Thu Jul 30 2009, 8:00pm
Fri Jul 31 2009, 8:00pm
Sat Aug 01 2009, 2:00pm
Sat Aug 01 2009, 8:00pm

WatersEdge Productions is an independent, professional theatre company committed to staging socially conscious plays and musicals, while also giving young artists an opportunity to perform in a professional environment. BARE will be the company's first production in Toronto, since moving from the Niagara Region. For more information visit www.watersedgeproductions.net.

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