One part documentary and another part musical activism, Spin is inspired in part by the incredible true tale of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1895. parry spins a fascinating web of stories that travel from 19th-century women’s emancipation to 21st-century consumer culture, peeling back layers of history to reveal a surprising and contemporary heart to her theme of liberation. A vintage bicycle, hooked up to simple electronics and suspended in a mechanic’s stand, is played – from fenders to spokes to vinyl seat, from whirling pedals to bells – by percussionist Brad Hart, providing a captivating sonic accompaniment to parry’s songs and monologues. Staged by award-winning director Ruth Madoc-Jones, with stunning visual projections by acclaimed designer Beth Kates, this unique show has delighted audiences across the continent.
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2011, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto
2017
Playwrights Canada Press
9781770917972
Published in Queer / Play An Anthology of Queer Women's Performance and Plays
Published in Queer / Play An Anthology of Queer Women's Performance and Plays
A surprise proposal gift puts the future of Genesis and Rashad's relationship at risk when they are forced to confront a devastating secret from the past. The Light is a 70-minute, real-time rollercoaster ride of laughter, romance, and despair that uncovers how the power of radical love can be a healing beacon of light.
Realistic
Chun, a Korean-American immigrant, who abandoned his family in America and went back to Korea returns to celebrate his sixtieth birthday (Hwangap) after twenty-years. His wife and three children welcome him home in their own way. His wife arranges a birthday party that his oldest son refuses to attend while his youngest son welcomes him home with open arms and his daughter has mixed feelings about her father's return. The family struggle to navigate their relationships while putting together the birthday party.
