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**Event Title:** A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

**Description:** Dive into the imaginative and provocative world of Lucas Hnath's "A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney," a theatrical experience that blurs the lines between a reading and a screenplay. This Toronto Premiere, presented by Soulpepper Theatre in collaboration with Outside the March, stars Canadian theatre luminary Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, alongside a dynamic cast including Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram. Directed by Mitchell Cushman, this 90-minute play without intermission offers a unique glimpse into the life of the man behind the mouse, exploring themes of legacy, power, and the quest for immortality.

**Runtime:** 90 minutes, no intermission

**Schedule:** April 13 to May 12, 2024, with multiple showtimes available.

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto

**Ticket Information:** Tickets start at $35 for preview performances. A special Artworker / Wage Accessible price of $35 is available with promo code CRYO. Rush tickets are available for $30.00, 60 minutes before curtain, in-person only at the Box Office. For those in need, contact adrianooutsidethemarch.ca to learn about the PAY-IT-FORWARD ticketing program.

**Age/Content Warning:** Suitable for audiences 12 and up, the play contains explicit language and themes reflecting on capitalism and power.

**About the Play:** Lucas Hnath's script is a fantasia for the age of succession, presenting a blackly comic inversion of the public Disney persona. The play toys with thought-provoking questions about immortality, power, and the impact of legacy. It's described as a merry-go-round of percussive language, likened to a hypercaffeinated David Mamet by The New York Times.

**Cast & Creative Team:** The production features Diego Matamoros as Walt Disney, with Katherine Cullen, Tony Ofori, and Anand Rajaram in supporting roles. The creative team includes Lucas Hnath (Writer), Mitchell Cushman (Director), Anahita Dehbonehie (Set Designer), Nick Blais (Lighting Designer), Niloufar Ziaee (Costume Designer), and Heidi Chan (Sound Designer), among others.

**Additional Information:** For more details on the play, the cast, and the creative team, or to purchase tickets, visit Soulpepper Theatre's official website.

A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

**The Seagull at Soulpepper Theatre**

**Dates:** April 6 to May 7

**Location:** Soulpepper Theatre

**About the Play:**
Dive into the heart of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, "The Seagull," in a new version by Simon Stephens, presented by Soulpepper Theatre. This production brings to life a tumultuous weekend at a lakeside estate, where unrequited love, creative jealousy, and the pursuit of art collide with devastating consequences. The play seamlessly transitions between the absurd and the profound, exploring the intense desire to create and the destructive nature of love.

**Runtime:** Approximately 3 hours, including intermission.

**Special Performances:**
- **Relaxed Performance:** Sunday, April 16 at 1:30 PM
- **Covid Conscious Performances:** Limited to 50% capacity with masks required on April 12 at 7:30 PM and April 19 at 1:30 PM.

**Please Note:** The play contains mature themes, graphic language, and distressing imagery.

**Cast & Creative Team Highlights:**
- **Raoul Bhaneja** as Boris
- **Hailey Gillis** as Nina
- **Michelle Monteith** as Irina
- **Paolo Santalucia** as Konstantin
- Directed by **Daniel Brooks**
- Playwright: **Simon Stephens**
- Costume Design by **Snezana Pesic**
- Lighting Design by **Jason Hand**
- Sound Design by **Thomas Ryder Payne**

Join the conversation using #spSeagull and immerse yourself in this timeless tale of art, love, and the complexities of the human condition. For tickets and more information, visit the Soulpepper Theatre website.

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The Seagull

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