Truth and Treason

Teesri Duniya Theatre presents the World Premiere of the new play by acclaimed political writer and Artistic Director Rahul Varma — Truth and Treason.

Truth and Treason is a contemporary story bringing war to a personal level, questioning acts of aggression. It is also about fundamentalism, consciousness and love.

In brief: At a checkpoint in Iraq, a 10-year-old girl is shot by an unidentified American soldier. While two officers quibble over her father’s alleged terrorist history, the girl dies in U.S. custody.

View the trailer:


Sept. 8 - 19, 2009 (evenings at 20:30, weekend matinees at 14:00)
Monument National, 1182 rue St-Laurent

Adults: $22, Seniors: $18, Students: $15, Groups (10 or more): $12
Special offer: 2 for 1 on Sept 10th.
Box office: 514-871-2224 or order online.

Panel discussions will also follow some performances (Sept. 11 evening, Sept 13 & 19 matinees)
"Bridges of Hope" vernissage on Friday, September 11th at 19:00, Café of the Monument National.

Video interviews, blogs, and more information at www.teesriduniya.com

Speak Truth to Power: Voices From Beyond the Dark

Alison Louder, actor and activist, invites you to a special night of human rights theatre.

Dear friends,

The ongoing struggle for global equality is too often forgotten in our comfortable Montreal. Please come support art made in the name of positive change! "Speak Truth To Power: Voices From Beyond the Dark" exposes the true stories of fifty prominent activists, spokespersons and defenders of human rights from around the globe.
While these impassioned individuals bravely recount the details of their involvement in the worldwide struggle for justice and truth, they are relentlessly confronted by The Man, an omnipresent figure of fear, apathy and political corruption, who threatens to destroy their spirits. At times saddening, at times funny, Speak Truth To Power is a triumphant look at what amazing things can be accomplished with enough courage, stubbornness, and hope.

Based on the book "Speak Truth to Power: Human rights defenders who are changing our world" by Kerry Kennedy, and adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Ariel Dorfman, the play seamlessly weaves original script with actual quotes from the book into a tapestry of voices.

Featuring:
Daniel Esteban, Nina Marie Fillis, Jessica B. Hill, Heather Huff, Patricia Manessy, Ian McRoberts, Emily Quaile, Saro Saroyan, Jordan Van Dyck and Heidi Waters

Directed by Bruce Lambie, assisted by Alison Louder
Choreography by Allison Elizabeth Burns
Stage Managed by Andrew Leeke
Presented by Scotch and Cookies Theatre

August 26, 27, 28 & 29 - 8PM
@ St George's Anglican Church - 1101 Stanley
(corner de la Gauchetiere, metro Peel/Bonaventure)

15$ - General admission
12$ - Students, seniors, QDF & PWM members
10$ - groups of 10+

Reservations & info: 514-756-8951 or speaktruth09@gmail.com
ALL PRE-SOLD TICKETS 12$!!! CALL TO RESERVE TODAY!!!

www.speaktruth.org