Works-In-Progress Mini Festival (HOMECOMING & BEFORE I DIE) Double Bill w/ ASL Interpretation

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Event type: All Ages / Licensed

Take a sneak peek at some amazing new theatre pieces in-the-works! This double bill is part of MT Space's Works-In-Progress Mini Festival, showcasing productions in various stages of development at the Registry Theatre in January 2025. 

These performances will include ASL Interpretation.

Each show is 60 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission in between the two shows.

 
Homecoming – Mada Theatre

Directed by Nada Humsi
Script developed by Prashant Das 

Through a conversation between two characters – a landlord and a tenant – the story attempts to build a narrative that can resonate with the audience's experiences.  
At its core, Homecoming explores the notions of 'home' and 'belonging'. The piece is an attempt to understand the perspectives of both the tenant and the landlord, presenting a balanced portrayal of their struggles, motivations, and vulnerabilities.

Although the piece showcases the experiences of new Canadians, the essence of the play is not limited to the newcomer experience. It talks about universal emotions - one’s sense of displacement, and yearning for a place one can call their own. The story also examines the unconscious biases embedded within the rental process. 
 
Show Credits 
Directed by Nada Humsi
Performed by Hiyam Mahrat & Ameya Kale 
Script Developer – Prashant Das 

 
 
Before I Die – Mada Theatre

Adaption and direction by Hazim Kamaledin 
Written and performed by Nada Humsi 
 
 
Nada Humsi – who immigrated to Canada a quarter of a century ago – is growing older and facing immense obstacles. She struggled, succeeded and failed. Especially when the genre is theatre, where there is no money, fame, red carpets or mention in the media. Hence, the theater artist becomes a little prophet with a little prophecy to fight for. 

And every step she takes to pursue her artistic career is met with a diplomatic tone: 
“You are passé, slow, no longer sexy, no longer innovator or fit, you’re out of life.” 
A reflection on Nada's personal and artistic life celebrating half a century of her theatrical practice parallel to the lives of artists from different eras and genres, transcending the individual and merging with the collective. 
 
Show Credits 
Directed by Hazim Kamaledin 
Written and performed by Nada Humsi 
 
 

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