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This is the Point ()

Produced by

Ahuri Theatre and The Theatre Centre

Playwrights: Tony Diamanti and Liz MacDougall and Karin Randoja and Christina Serra and Dan Watson
Director: Karin Randoja

Venue

The Theatre Centre – Franco Boni Theatre

Run

December 1st, 2017 – December 3rd, 2017

Synopsis

This is the Point is a joyous and unflinching portrait of four individuals whose lives have been shaped, in part, by cerebral palsy.

Dan and Christina are parents searching for the best way their disabled son Bruno can share his voice. Tony is a non-verbal adult who won’t shut up. Liz, his long-time romantic partner, is grappling with the judgements that society makes about their love and sexuality.

This is the Point addresses misconceptions related to disability by sharing the ordinary and extraordinary stories of these two real-life couples. With a verbatim theatre quality and physical comedy delivery, a series of staged conversations and theatrical re-enactments—from getting Bruno ready for school in the morning, to Tony breaking up with his computer because he doesn’t like the simulated voice—This is the Point debates questions of representation, the nature of companionship, and how people of different abilities can connect with each other on equal terms. (theatreecentre.org)


Cast

Tony Diamanti Performer
Liz MacDougall Performer
Christina Serra Performer
Dan Watson Performer

Creative Team

Tony Diamanti Playwright
Liz MacDougall Playwright
Karin Randoja Playwright
Christina Serra Playwright
Dan Watson Playwright
Karin Randoja Director
André Du Toit Lighting Designer
Melissa Joakim Projection Designer
Sonja Rainey Set Designer
Sonja Rainey Costume Designer
Tim Lindsay Sound Designer

Production

Sarah “Pip” Bradford Stage Manager
Sarah “Pip” Bradford Production Manager
John Cabanela Crew
Gord Simmons Crew
Julia Howman Crew
Kit Simmons Crew
Yoan Holder Crew
JP Faienza Crew
Wanda Fitzgerald Audio Description
Richard Manilla ASL Interpreter
Scott Garent ASL Interpreter
Carrie Sager Publicity

Staff

Navid Amini Stage Operations