Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers

Event Details

Event type: Ages 14+

March 1-11, 2023

Green Light Arts Theatre presents
A Tarragon Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop co-production

Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers, and Little Brothers

Written and Performed by Makambe K Simamba
Directed by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard

Based on the world premiere production produced by b current

ABOUT THE SHOW

Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose.

Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is a protest for all Black life beyond headlines and hashtags, a prayer for all families left behind, and a promise to the community that all Black lives matter.

Winner of the 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Performance of an Individual in the Theatre for Young Audiences Category; Platform Presents Playwright's Prize 2021 Shortlist.

This Presentation in Kitchener, ON by Green Light Arts is part of a 2023 Tour with stops in Winnipeg (Prairie Theatre Exchange), Montreal (Black Theatre Workshop), and Saskatoon (Persephone Theatre).

AUDIENCE ADVISORY: This play deals with racism, racialized police violence, gun violence, discussions of religion and death, racialized language, swearing, and Marijuana use. Recommended age 13+ years.

RUNNING TIME: 75 MINUTES WITH NO INTERMISSION

Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers was developed and first produced by b current (Toronto, ON) in 2019. Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is produced by permission of the Playwright 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

Production Team

Playwright & Performer: Makambe K. Simamba
Director: Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
Set & Video Designer: Trevor Schwellnus
Lighting Designer: Andrea Lundy
Sound Designer: Diana Reyes
Musical Composition: Maddie Bautista
Choreographic Consultant: Shakeil Rollock
Artistic Consultant: Daniel Jelani Ellis
Stage Manager: Sandi Becker
Touring Production Manager: Gerry Egan

For Green Light Arts

Producer: Carin Lowerison
Producer: Matt White
Production Manager: Paul Pembleton
Outreach Support: Emily Radcliffe
Social Media Contributor: Sam Mercury
Marketing Coordinator: Jacqueline Meldrum

Show Schedule

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT!
ONLY 6 General Performances:

Wed. March 1, 2023 | 8:00PM 
Fri. March 3, 2023 | 8:00PM
Sun. March 5, 2023 | 4:00PM (pay-what-you-can)
Tue. March 7, 2023 | 8:00PM 
Fri. March 10, 2023 | 8:00PM 
Sat. March 11, 2023 | 4:00PM 

COVID-19 Policy

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.

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. 

Please contact Steven Jackson, Front of House Manager (sjackson@kwsymphony.on.ca) to coordinate any specific accessibility needs for your visit. 

Parking

• 2-hrs of FREE STREET PARKING on many DTK streets
• Queen St. N. lot – access from Goudies Lane (FREE after 5pm Mon-Sat, all-day Sun)
• Ontario St. S. lot — access from Halls Lane (FREE after 5pm Mon-Sat, all-day Sun)
• Water St. S. lot - access from Water St S. (FREE after 5pm Mon-Sat, all-day Sun)
• Charles & Benton garage – access from Charles St. E.

Transit

Closest LRT stops to the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts are KITCHENER MARKET STATION, FREDERICK STATION, and QUEEN STATION

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