Sext (2016)
Produced by
Presented by
The SummerWorks Performance Festival
Creator: Shira Leuchter
Director: Shira Leuchter
Written by the ensemble.
Venue
Run
August 7th, 2016 – August 12th, 2016
Synopsis
You’ve seen the protests. Adults have a lot to say about the new sex ed curriculum, but now it’s time to let teens give us The Talk.
SExT: Sex Education by Theatre empowers youth from a community where sexuality is a cultural taboo to take centre stage. Beginning as research by doctoral candidate Shira Taylor, SExT has evolved into an entertaining and powerful compilation of skits, songs, poems, raps and dances. SExT is a collaboration between local professional theatre artists and a diverse group of youth from Flemingdon and Thorncliffe Park – two immigration destinations in Toronto and the recent hub of protests opposing sex education reform in the wake of the first curriculum update since 1998. Come hear what these youth have to say about growing up in the age of cyber bullying, sexting and rape culture. SExT promises to leave audiences reconsidering preconceptions of young people, diversity, stereotypes, and sexuality. Who knows, you may learn a few things! #SExTEd (summerworks.ca)
Cast
| Aleef Khan | Ensemble |
| Amen Adio | Ensemble |
| Charmaine Chang | Ensemble |
| Emma Wheaton | Ensemble |
| Hamza | Ensemble |
| Isfandyar Virani | Ensemble |
| Lauren Chang | Ensemble |
| Mary Getachew | Ensemble |
| Michelle Nyamekye | Ensemble |
| Nirusha | Ensemble |
| Saad Hyas | Ensemble |
| Sara Ahmed | Ensemble |
| Thuriga Balasubramaniam | Ensemble |
Creative Team
| Shira Leuchter | Creator |
| Shira Leuchter | Director |
| Emma Wheaton | Assistant Director |
| Tom McGee | Dramaturge |
| Elena Juatco | Music Director |
| Elena Juatco | Creative Facilitation |
| Beth Beardsley | Lighting Designer |
| Beth Beardsley | Sound Designer |
| Matty Burns | Guest Artist |
| Ming-Bo Lam | Guest Artist |
| Josh Murray | Guest Artist |
| Luke Brown | Guest Artist |
| Gein Wong | Guest Artist |
| Isfandyar Virani | Apprentice Designer |
Production
| Beth Beardsley | Stage Manager |
| Michelle Nyamekye | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Debora Joy | Vocal Coach |
| Sarah Bruckschwaiger | Education Outreach |
| Sarah Bruckschwaiger | Social Media |
| Mary Getachew | Assistant Social Media Coordinator |
| Katy Littlejohn | Marketing Strategy & Design |
| Nicole Buscema | Producer |
| Isfandyar Virani | Assistant Producer |
