Sep 27 2023
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Oct 01 2023
CONVICTIONS

CONVICTIONS

Presented by Le Théâtre français de Toronto at Berkeley Street Theatre

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.

Admission Info

Prices: Regular: $45 | Golden Age: $35 | Under 30 and Artists: $20 | Pay what you want ($10, $15 or $20) on the day | Group rate for 8 or more: $20 per ticket
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Dates & Times

2023/09/27 - 2023/10/01

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CONVICTIONS
Produced by Théâtre français de Toronto
Text: Lara Arabian | Direction: Djennie Laguerre| Performance: Lara Arabian, Sheila Ingabire Isaro and Nabil Traboulsi | Lighting and Set Design: Lighting and Set Design: Sébastian Marziali| Sound Design: Armen Bazarian| Costume and Props Designer: Sophie Duguin | Production Manager: Mathieu Taillardas | Stage Manager: Patrick Lynn

Show: Preview September 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Opening night September 27 at 7:30 p.m. September 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. September 30 at 3 pm and October 1 at 1:30 pm at Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley St.)

Duration: 90 minutes

Location Info

Berkeley Street Theatre

26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3

Accessibility Info

This show is performed in the Upstairs Theatre of the Berkeley Street Theatre and is not accessible to wheelchairs. Our apologies.