Levels the Play (2023)
Produced by
Presented by
Creator: Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura and Abby Grass
Writers: Abby Grass and Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura
Director: Abby Grass
Venue
Run
July 6th, 2023 – July 16th, 2023
Synopsis
This new play with music explores the lives of 6 high school drama students over the course of their final year. After the sweet, shy, creative Izzy is sexually assaulted at a party, she is propelled into a journey of healing and finding her voice. Izzy, Cyrus, Zoe, Bre, JP and Chris all navigate the complexities of adolescence, Queerness, relationships, race and intersectionality, bonded by their shared love of performing. Through truthful comedy and moments of tenderness, Levels the Play honestly investigates and reveals the lives of Toronto youth today. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Nadia Casandra | Bre |
| Tavaree Daniel-Simms | Jean-Pierre (JP) |
| Annelise Forbes | Zoe |
| Luca McPhee | Izzy |
| Isaiah Nembhard | Cyrus |
| Chris Otchere | Chris |
Creative Team
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Creator |
| Abby Grass | Creator |
| Abby Grass | Writer |
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Writer |
| Abby Grass | Director |
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Music Director |
| Kaleigh Murphy | Choreographer |
| Chris Otchere | Choreographer |
| Abby Grass | Lighting Designer |
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Sound Designer |
Production
| Taylor Williams | Stage Manager |
| Abby Grass | Producer |
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Producer |
| Clarence ‘CJ’ Jura | Sound Engineer |
| Annelise Forbes | Dance Captain |
