This is How We Got Here

Event Details

Event type: Ages 14+

THIS IS HOW WE GOT HERE

by Keith Barker

NOV 9-20, 2022

TUE-SAT 8PM: $15.00-$28.00

SUN 4PM: pay-what-you-can

"Playwright Keith Barker has written a down-to-earth drama that is as hopeful as it is mournful, full of life and lovable characters." -- Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail

It’s the anniversary of Craig’s death and everyone is wrestling with it in different ways. Paul buries his pain. Jim refuses to talk about him. Lucille is convinced a fox visiting her sister’s garden is a sign. Liset tries holding everything together for everyone.

Keith Barker’s This Is How We Got Here shows a close-knit family working through the process of loss and grief. Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, the play moves back and forth in time, allowing audiences to piece together the fragments of these characters’ lives as they reconnect with one another through forgiveness, love, and hope. 

Shortlisted for the 2018 Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, nominated for the 2020 Carol Bolt Award, and winner of the 2020 Dora award for Outstanding New Play.

CONTENT WARNING: This play explores suicide, depression, and strained family relationships. Recommended for Ages 14+ Years.

RUNNING TIME: 80 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION.

This is How We Got Here was first produced by Theatre Continuum and New Harlem Productions as part of the SummerWorks Performance Festival at Factory Theatre, Toronto in 2016. This is How We Got Here is produced by permission of the Author and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca.

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Venue

The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts

36 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A3

Performers

*AMY KEATING as Lucille

*NATALIE ROBITAILLE as Liset

*NICCO LORENZO GARCIA as Paul

*TIM WALKER as Jim

Production Team

Playwright KEITH BARKER

Director *MATT WHITE

Set Designer **PATRICIA REILLY

Lighting Designer **KIRSTEN WATT

Sound Designer JANICE JO LEE

Costume Designer WANDA KIDD

Stage Manager *CHARLOTTE PETERS

Assistant Director EMILY RADCLIFFE

Production Manager NADIA URSACKI

Producer CARIN LOWERISON

Marketing Coordinator JACQUELINE MELDRUM

*Appears courtesy of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

**Appears courtesy of the Associated Designers of Canada.

Show Schedule

Wed. Nov 9, 2022 | 8:00PM (PREVIEW)

Thur. Nov 10, 2022 | 8:00PM (OPENING NIGHT)

Fri. Nov 11, 2022 | 8:00PM

Sat. Nov 12, 2022 | 8:00PM

Sun. Nov 13, 2022 | 4:00PM (pay-what-you-can)

Tue. Nov 15, 2022 | 8:00PM

Wed. Nov 16, 2022 | 8:00PM

Thur. Nov 17, 2022 | 8:00PM

Fri. Nov 18, 2022 | 8:00PM

Sat. Nov 19, 2022 | 8:00PM

Sun. Nov 20, 2022 | 4:00PM (pay-what-you-can)

Accessibility

The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts is equipped with power doors, an elevator, accessible washrooms, and accessible seating to accommodate persons requiring mobility assistance. Guide dogs or other service animals are always welcome. We welcome all patrons with disabilities. Support persons will receive a complimentary ticket. Select performances are relaxed. Please contact Carin Lowerison (carin@greenlight-arts.com | 226-444-8011) to coordinate any specific accessibility needs for your visit.

COVID-19 Protocols

Audience members at the CCPA will no longer be required to wear masks, however it is strongly encouraged. Physical distancing and frequent hand washing continue to be highly recommended. This COVID policy continues to be reviewed as the pandemic evolves. WE WILL UPDATE THIS SECTION REGULARLY.

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