In Development

Criminal Theatre is proud to announce it’s involvement in the development of Gilda Monreal’s stunning Ayelen, under the mentorship of Rosa Laborde. Returning after its smash success at SummerWorks 2015 and Caminos 2015, Ayelen’s story takes place in an unnamed land governed by corruption and absolute power. In a den of iniquity, where lost souls attempt to steal her essence, her truth and her life, Ayelen’s relentless perseverance will transform the underground world forevermore.

Gilda Monreal, also known as “Fiya Bruxa”, is an international award winning visual artist, actress, filmmaker, and writer. She is also Co-Director of the Essencia Arts Collective, who believes that art can be a tool for social change and community empowerment. Her artistic vision is a social one that questions and celebrates the beauty, dignity and perseverance of those who have or continue to overcome adversity and oppression. Her work has been produced in Canada, USA, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, France, Sweden and Senegal. ( www.fiyabruxa.com )

This apocalyptic comedy written and directed by Rosa Labordé, starring Scott McCord, Fabrizio Fillipo and Nicola Correia-Damude, is coming to full production in Toronto 2017.  A successful workshop presentation was produced in association with Aluna Theatre and featured in the Caminos Festival of Pan-American and Indigenous Voices in November 2015.

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The most critically acclaimed play of the Toronto Fringe Fest 2014 will be returning to the Toronto stage early 2017.

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“A riveting, moving piece of site specific theatre that should not be missed” NOW Magazine

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“a tightly woven, highly emotional one-act play filled with humour and heartbreak” Globe & Mail

“…an honest and searing work…”  Toronto Star

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