Lighting Designer

A nostalgia-filled comedy that reimagines Chekhov for the 21st century, following a down-and-out family as they face the impending sale of their beloved orchard.

Sakura

Centaur Theatre

The true story of the woman behind the American dime
Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. Among her works is a bas-relief plaque of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which is now widely accepted to be the basis for the design on the American dime, and something for which she never received credit within her lifetime. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King.

Selma Burke

Arts Commons

Soulpepper Theatre proudly presents the Canadian Premiere of "English" by Sanaz Toossi, a New York Times Critic's Pick and Winner of the 2022 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. This heartfelt and humorous production explores the complexities of language and identity, as four adult students in Iran navigate the challenges of learning English in hopes of unlocking their futures. Amidst a linguistic mess, they question their ability to express humor in a new language, revealing the personal and political stakes of language mastery.

Join us for this compelling play, on stage from February 9 to March 5. Engage with the conversation using #spEnglish and delve into the themes of what gets lost and found in translation. The play promises an approximate runtime of 75 minutes with no intermission, including special Covid Conscious Performances at 50% capacity with masks required, and a Relaxed Performance on Sunday, February 26 at 1:30 PM.

In addition to the play, Soulpepper offers a unique opportunity for Iranian, Kurdish, and West Asian emerging artists aged 18 and up to join our Playwriting Workshop led by award-winning playwright Shahrzad Arshadi. This free workshop, running from February 25-27, invites participants to begin writing original plays that blend autobiography, myth, and imagination.

"English" is a co-production with The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, featuring a talented cast and creative team, including Ghazal Partou, Aylin Oyan Salahshoor, Sepehr Reybod, Ghazal Azarbad, and more, under the co-direction of Anahita Dehbonehie and Guillermo Verdecchia.

Don't miss this powerful exploration of language and identity at Soulpepper Theatre. For tickets and more information, visit our website or contact the box office.

Lighting Designer

Tim Rodrigues

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Past events

Sep 17 - Oct 6, 2024

Sakura · Centaur Theatre

2 - 27 Apr, 2024

Selma Burke · Theatre Calgary

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