A casual hangout gone awry forces a reckoning between two young Black men, in this vital and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, mental health, and identity.
The world premiere of Tyson’s Song by Peter N. Bailey from Pleiades Theatre stars Kyle Brown (Come From Away, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Tyson, and Jamar Adams-Thompson (Migraaaants, Three Ordinary Men) as Bryan. Tyson’s Song will be directed by Ash Knight, with set design by Anahita Dehbonehie, costume design by Des’ree Gray, sound design by Stephon Smith, and fight direction by Siobhan Richardson.
“As a storyteller, it's important to me that I tell the stories that I believe speak to the beauty and complexity of the lives of the Black men and women I've known throughout my life; those I've broken bread with; those I've played basketball with in the park; those I've fought; those I've loved; those I've worshipped or prayed with,” said playwright Peter N. Bailey. “To see our pain, and joy, and the truth of our experience as Black people in Canada reflected unapologetically back to us is, I believe, a part of my purpose as an artist.”
Tickets are pay-what-you-choose starting from $5.
2024/04/24 - 2024/05/19
Additional time info:
Preview April 24, 2024
Opens April 26, 2024
Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2R2
There is paid public parking available in the basement of 111 Bathurst Street condos, accessible on the south side of Adelaide Street opposite the Factory Theatre box office. Alternately, there are a number of paid public parking options in the area located on Adelaide Street between Bathurst St. and Portland St.
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