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Watching Glory Die by Judith Thompson

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Watching Glory Die by Judith Thompson.

Directed by: Kendra Jones.

A mother mourns.
A guard struggles.
A troubled young woman is alone with her thoughts.

Three women, inextricably tied to one another, wrestle with the slow and undeniable realization that despite their efforts, they cannot escape the system which has brought them to this brink, and wont release them.

Watching Glory Die depicts the final days of a young woman experiencing mental illness while incarcerated. Inspired by a true story, this play delves into her experience, and the experiences of those around her specifically her mother, who mourns her daughter even before she has died, and a prison guard she connects with, and who is implicated in her death. Touching on themes of isolation and interrogating how those with mental illness are treated by our society, and within the prison system, the play challenges audiences to examine their own perceptions and sensitivities including whether they could have acted differently if confronted by a similar situation, and recognition of our own complicity as a society in these events which may feel far away from our own daily lives.

Cast: Pip Dwyer, Jennifer McEwen & Kaitlin Race.

Location: Grand Canyon Theatre, 2 Osler Street, Toronto ON.

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets are general admission.
Arts Worker - $15
General Admission -$25
Arts Lover - $35

DATES:
February 19th @8pm
February 20th @8pm
February 21st @8pm
February 22nd @8pm
February 23rd @2pm (Matinee)
February 26th @8pm
February 27th @8pm
February 28th @8pm
February 29th @8pm