CONVICTIONS

SYNOPSIS: The Khourrys, a family of Lebanese-Canadian origin, have recently moved to a Toronto suburb. Their convictions are soon put to the test when Zara, their 13-year-old daughter, begins to hear a mysterious voice speaking to her.

Where do our convictions come from? Are they inherited from our families? Influenced by those around us? Our upbringing? Or our relationship with religion? This play questions the place of our socio-cultural heritage, while our personal lives and experiences inevitably shape our own convictions.

The work, the brainchild of playwright and performer Lara Arabian, saw the light of day in 2021 as a podcast radio-series, co-produced with ICI Ontario during the periods of confinement imposed by the pandemic. Already played at the time by Nabil Traboulsi and Sheila Ingabire Isaro, these two performers return to their respective roles, this time accompanied by Lara Arabian, who signs the theatrical adaptation and joins the cast. This fascinating evolution of the work demonstrates the adaptability and perseverance of the artistic team.