Brenda Robins
iPhoto caption: Danté Prince and Savion Roach in 'The Christmas Market.' Photo by Kenya Parsa.
Among softly falling snowflakes, dense rum cake, a tree that twirls of its own accord, and a lively soca rendition of classic carol “My Favourite Things,” The Christmas Market unfolds, gradually steering away from familiar festive comforts toward a sharper story of labour and exploitation.
The piece tells the story of how this played out for us, but it is not a unique event.
Casting Announcement: The Royale and Escaped Alone
Soulpepper has announced their casting for the Canadian premieres of The Royale by Marco Ramirez and Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill.