A Taste of Empire (2010)
Produced by
Playwright: Jovanni Sy
Director: Guillermo Verdecchia
Venue
The Market Kitchen – St. Lawrence Market
Run
June 29th, 2010 – July 24th, 2010
Synopsis
A Taste of Empire is a theatrical experience unlike any other. For starters, it doesn’t take place in a theatre – instead, you are welcomed into a luxurious demonstration kitchen in the historic St. Lawrence Market. While you await your chef’s arrival, relax with a cocktail and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
For your main course, writer-performer Jovanni Sy prepares a traditional Filipino dish in real time. As he cooks, de deconstructs the dish in humorous and surprising ways. The colonization of Asia, the state of modern agriculture, the ethics of food distribution and consumption – these are just some of the things you will sample in this unique performance piece. When the dish is done, you will be given a tasting plate and much more food for thought. A Taste of Empire is truly a feast of the mind and palate. Bon Appetit! (Cahoots Theatre)
Cast
| Jovanni Sy | Performer |
Creative Team
| Jovanni Sy | Playwright |
| Guillermo Verdecchia | Director |
| David Yee | Projection Designer |
| Ric Knowles | Dramaturge |
Production
| Joanna Barrotta | Stage Manager |
| Dale Yim | Production Manager |
| Neha Ross | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Erika Rueter | Publicist |
| Christine Mangosing | Graphic Designer |
| Keith Barker | Photographer |
