The Herald at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 3/14/2026
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The Herald, a world premiere production at Buddies in Bad Times, is written and directed by Jill Connell. This innovative piece employs poetics to explore themes of labor, community, and the search for meaning through a blend of Greek myth and contemporary questions. Featuring performances by William Ellis, Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, Jackie Rowland, Rose Tuong, and Fan Wu, the production invites audiences to reconsider their relationships with work and time. The creative team, including collaborators like Paul Chambers and Ishan Davé, merges various artistic disciplines to create a unique theatrical experience.
Cast and Creative Team for The Herald at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Cast
Fan Wu
Ensemble
Rose Tuong
Ensemble
Jackie Rowland
Ensemble
Stephen Jackman-Torkoff
Ensemble
William Ellis
Ensemble
Creative Team
ORXSTRA
costume design
ciaran brenneman
stage manager
Paul Chambers
lighting design
Sascha Cole
creative producer
Jill Connell
playwright
Jill Connell
director
Ishan Davé
scenography
Brian Drader
dramaturgy
Sebastian Marziali
technical director
Philip Nozuka
music and sound design
Laura Phillips
production manager
Tedi Tafel
embodied practice / meta-witness
News About The Herald at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
TAKE RIMBAUD World Premiere is Coming to Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
March 30, 2026 The Howland Company and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Rimbaud, a performance poem by Susanna Fournier, from May 6 to 23, directed by ted witzel.
THE HERALD, A World Premiere By Jill Connell, Opens This March At Buddies In Bad Times
January 26, 2026 The Herald, a world premiere by Jill Connell, runs March 4–14 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. Presented by It Could Still Happen, the production explores labor, community, and meaning through poetic text and bold design.About the Theatre
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