Talk Back Series

May 4, 5, 6* at 10pm
*All performances on these evenings are pay-what-you-can. Stay after the shows for a discussion on the themes of the plays and their relevance to Edmonton today.

The Poverty Cycle

Monday May 4, 2015 at 10pm
The discussion will focus on the effects of the poverty cycle on Edmonton’s high risk and street involved youth. The panel will be mediated by assistant director Patrick Lundeen.
Speakers will include Karen Drynan, the Executive Director of The Old Strathcona Youth Society, director Jeff Page, and actors Gianna Vacirca and Neil Kuefler

Safety of Sex Workers

Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 10pm
The discussion will focus on the safety of sex workers in Edmonton. The panel will be mediated by assistant director Harley Morison.
Speakers will include award-winning filmmaker Rosie Dransfeld, director Geoffery Ewert, and actors Amber Lewis and Amber Bissonnette.

Crime and Deviance

Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 10pm
The discussion will focus on crime, deviance, and social control in Edmonton. The panel will be mediated by artistic associate Andréa Jorawsky.
Speakers will include director Liz Hobbs, actor Chris W. Cook, and more.