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THE PRIX SIMINOVITCH PRIZE PLAYWRIGHT TRANSLATION PROJECT
In 2020, 5 Canadian playwrights in both official languages (French & English) were nominated for The Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s leading national theatre award. Each of these playwrights represents a leading voice in Canadian playwriting as nominated by their peers.
We contacted each of the playwrights who shared our excitement for this vision. They each selected 1 piece from their body of work for translation. These works represent a diversity of leading Canadian playwrights from different regions, lived experiences, cultural and linguistic heritages and draw from across their careers–from early noted works to recent creations.
We couldn’t be happier that a translation from this project is receiving it’s French Language Premiere!
A Théâtre Français de Toronto production
Crawlspace
By Karen Hines | Translated to French by Mishka Lavigne
April 19 to 23, 2023
Théâtre français de Toronto Studio
21 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2B3
AUTHOR KAREN HINES EXPLORES THE DARK SIDE OF REAL ESTATE IN CRAWLSPACE, a Kafkaesque comedy, translated from English by Mishka Lavigne, which takes a deplorable look at Toronto’s cruel and wacky real estate industry. CRAWLSPACE is a study of the human condition. It’s also a play that highlights the importance of twig orbs that decorate the tables and nooks of houses on sale.
Featuring Karine Ricard and Gloria Mampuya | Directed by: Miriam Cusson | Set and Lighting: Glenn Davidson | Graphic Design and Projections: Duncan Appleton | Sound and Composition: Ben Gibson | Stage Management (Ottawa): Alain Lauzon | Stage Management: Patrick Lynn
ENGLISH SURTITLES AVAILABLE AS WELL AS MULTILINGUAL SMARTGLASSES
More info: www.theatrefrancais.com