Get ready to be wowed, Toronto! Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are rolling out Tarragon Theatre’s spectacular 2023-24 season, promising a lineup that’ll knock your socks off and fill your hearts with homegrown artistic goodness. Think of it as Canada’s artistic kitchen, cooking up a delectable mix of plays that’ll leave you craving for more.
With a focus on Canadian works that span the nation, this season is a love letter to creativity that spans generations and breaks boundaries. From legendary playwrights coming back to their roots, to award-winning voices making their Tarragon debut, and storytelling that blurs lines in the coolest ways possible – this lineup’s got it all.
Hold onto your toques, because the 2023-24 season serves up not one, not two, but six World Premiere productions! Plus, there’s a Toronto Premiere in there, too. And guess what? Tarragon Theatre isn’t just playing solo. They’re teaming up with national theatre bigwigs and indie darlings to create something truly magical.
But that’s not all, folks! Tarragon’s Greenhouse Festival is making a triumphant return in January 2024. It’s like watching artists tango with their creativity right before your eyes. Think public performances, building shenanigans, and a whole bunch of events that’ll show you what it means to support the fresh, the bold, and the unexplored.
Hold onto your seats – there’s more! Thanks to The Steve and Sally Stavro Family Foundation, Tarragon is launching the Family Series, a treat for young theatre buffs and their grown-up counterparts. Weekends are about to get a lot more exciting, with performances that’ll dazzle the kiddos and not break the bank for the parents.
Mike Payette, the maestro behind this symphony of artistry, couldn’t be happier. He’s beaming like a maple leaf in the summer sun, talking about how this season is all about talking across generations and basking in the radiant glow of diverse cultural perspectives. It’s like a big Canadian hug, but in the form of theatre.
So, what’s on the menu for this season? Well, get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions and tales. From Walter Borden’s multi-character marvel “The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time,” to Nikki Shaffeeullah’s time-traveling masterpiece “A Poem for Rabia.” And let’s not forget Morris Panych’s darkly comedic “Withrow Park,” which explores the shadowy corners of our world.
Oh, and don’t even get us started on Diane Flacks’ “Guilt (A Love Story).” It’s a one-woman journey into familial breakdown, with a sprinkle of Jewish motherhood. If you think that’s intriguing, wait till you experience Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s “3 Fingers Back,” a double bill that dives headfirst into the depths of war’s darkness.
But that’s not all, folks! Christine Quintana’s “El Terremoto” is here to shake things up with an earthquake-sized family drama. And for the grand finale, Audrey Dwyer’s “Come Home: The Legend of Daddy Hall” will tug at your heartstrings with its tale of the afterlife, love, and legacy.
So, mark your calendars, Toronto! Tarragon Theatre’s 2023-24 season is set to whisk you away on a theatrical adventure that’s as Canadian as maple syrup and hockey. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be blown away by the talent that our great nation has to offer. Welcome home, theatre lovers!
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