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By Michel Lemieux, Victor Pilon and Peter Trosztmer

Welcome to a fusion of dance, theatre and film that pays homage to the cinematic genius of Norman McLaren. As performed by dancer and choreographer Peter Trosztmer, this remarkable one-man show, produced by 4D art in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, combines different art forms to reveal the power of the creative mind. By means of interviews, visuals, music, live performance and film, Norman explores the vision, power, and humanism of this celebrated Canadian artist.

Visit 4D art online and watch this video clip of Norman.

About Letters to My Grandma

An unforgettable one-woman show, Letters to my Grandma weaves together the journeys of a grandmother and her granddaughter. On the day of her wedding, Malobee unearths letters detailing her grandmother’s fight to survive the 1947 partition of India which resonates with Malobee’s own struggles to create a new life in present-day Toronto. Letters to my Grandma is a courageous and honest portrayal of loneliness, regret, forgiveness, and the divide between immigrant youth and the loved ones they leave behind.

“[Roy] has an impeccable sense of character, and her bilingual text gives the story extra authenticity... Roy finds a delicate balance between honest moments of horror, with dashes of humour even in the darkest moments.” — Toronto Star

Talk Back: Join us immediately following the 60 minute performance for a discussion with Anusree Roy.

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About Pyaasa

Set in Calcutta, India Pyaasa is a play that explores the issues surrounding the caste system. Pyaasa tells the story of an eleven-year old Untouchable girl named Chaya. Chaya’s mother begs a woman of a higher caste to give Chaya a job at a local tea stall. In time the owner of the tea stall sexually assaults her, resulting in Chaya’s loss of what little value she had as a marital commodity in a sect that values marriage above all else for women. Pyaasa is Chaya’s story from childhood to adulthood, a journey that occurs in ten days. Pyaasa is a Winner of two 2008 Dora Mavor Moore Awards in the Independent Theatre Division (Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Performance by a Female).

“This truism is at the heart of Pyaasa, but rather than have the play just be a treatise on the evils of the caste system, Roy wants to give a voice to these marginalized people. Pyaasa is a poignant, character-driven play about survival, where even the Untouchables victimize their own.” — Paula Citron, The Globe and Mail.

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Talk Back: Join us immediately following the 60 minute performance for a discussion with Anusree Roy.

About Jake's Gift

"Jake's Gift" is an award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran's journey back to Juno Beach for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. While there, Jake meets Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village, whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long ignored ghosts; most notably, the war time death of his eldest brother Chester, a once promising young
musician. At its heart, "Jake's Gift" is about the importance of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier's grave.

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"If I could give this play six stars, I would." Shannon Boklaschuk - Star Phoenix