A Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie award-winning musical, Caroline, or Change mixes fact and fantasy, symbolism and reality, plus a wide variety of musical styles to tell the story of an African-American maid in a South Jewish household during the Civil Rights Movement.
The Acting Up Stage Company production of Caroline, or Change, produced in association with Obsidian Theatre Company, is directed by Robert McQueen (The Light In The Piazza), music directed by Reza Jacobs (Assassins) and choreographed by Tim French ([title of show]).
The cast includes Arlene Duncan, Neema Bickersteth, Jewelle Blackman, Deborah Hay, Alana Hibbert, Sterling Jarvis, Kaya Joubert Johnson, Londa Larmond, Michael Levinson, Cameron MacDuffee, Mary Pitt, Nicholas Rice, Derrick Roberts, Sabryn Rock and Shawn Wright.
January 21-February 12
Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs- 26 Berkeley Street
(416) 368-3110
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What happens on nights when Caroline isn't playing? The Dark Night Cabarets!
On nights that Caroline, or Change isn’t playing, Acting Up Stage Company presents intimate evenings of songs and stories from fabulous musical theatre artists. Don't miss either of these fantastic cabarets:
Monday, January 30, 8PM
Tales From A Suitcase
Featuring Laura Caswell
With songs from musical theatre, pop favourites, and original medleys, Laura Caswell tells real life tales from her own “life in a suitcase”. Through all her travels visiting her father in Europe, studying abroad, and touring with theatre companies away from home, Laura has learned how to live, love, and stuff your life into one 20kg bag.
Including original songs performed by her talented sister Andrea Caswell, this show will tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh…and even give you tips on how to pack under the new baggage limitations! A performance for anyone who has ever travelled or been fascinated by the gypsy life.
Monday, February 6, 8PM
Between a Word and Thought
Featuring the music of Zachary Florence
Writer/composer Zachary Florence (The Passion of Adele Hugo, Experimental Selves) presents a concert of original music for the theatre. Complex, passionate and unexpected, Zachary’s music is restless and deeply theatrical, fusing intricate harmonies and unexpected rhythms.
Between a Word and Thought features some of Toronto’s most dynamic musical theatre performers, led by acclaimed musical director Lily Ling. Join Thom Allison (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Eric Craig (Edges), Gabi Epstein (To Life), Sara Farb (The Passion of Adele Hugo), and Susan Henley (A Man of No Importance) for an evening of lush music and intimate storytelling.
Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs - 26 Berkeley St.
(416) 368-3110
https://www.canadianstage.com/Online/calendar.asp
