Blackberry is a ghost story, a cautionary tale, and a family drama, it is a testament to the imagination of youth in the face of systemic oppression. The play examines the lingering stain of colonialism from the perspective of IBPOC youth. The young people at the heart of this story are made to live on the edge of danger, in a world that is stacked against them. Analogous to the social movements of 2020, Blackberry is a relevant, mysterious and hopeful piece of theatre that contributes a powerful message to the Defund the Police Movement.

Featuring:
Jason Chung as Mo
Molly Mutch as Fiona
Rylan Bomberry as Yvonne
Paul Smith as Salim

Artistic Director / Playwright: Radha Menon
Director: Alison Wong
Assistant Director: Marcel Stewart
Producer: Samantha Vu
Scenography Designer: César El Hayeck
Sound Designer: Christopher-Elizabeth
Cultural Consultant: Vanessa Henry
Outreach Coordinator: Abriana Lashley
Social Media Coordinator: Samantha Wu
Photograph credit: Radha S. Menon
Graphic Designer: Lea Kaplan

Warnings: Explicit Language, mature language, Death, Sex Work

Thursday 25 August at 7:30pm // Friday 26 August at 7:30pm

Location: Merritt Island Park (8 Merritt Island, Welland, ON L3B 3E9)

Access: Youth Under 18 – $5 // Arts Worker/Student – $15 // Regular – $25 // Super Supporter – $35

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