An Obsidian Theatre Company, Necessary Angel Theatre Company, and Canadian Stage co-production.
Is God Is
By Aleshea Harris
Heads will turn and genres will be smashed in the Canadian premiere of this award-winning modern myth.
Performance Schedule Update
Due to COVID cases within the company that affected the rehearsal schedule of Is God Is, we are altering the performance schedule.
Is God Is will now begin Preview performances on Friday May 6 and will have its Opening performance on Wednesday May 11.
The following performances have been cancelled:
Tuesday May 3, 8:00 pm
Wednesday May 4, 8:00 pm
Thursday May 5, 8:00 pm
Saturday May 7, 2:00 pm
All patrons affected by these changes will be contacted by our Box Office in the coming days.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
“Make your daddy dead,” a mother demands of her twin daughters from her deathbed, in the electrifying 2016 Obie and Relentless Award recipient from Aleshea Harris.
Their mother’s words set Racine and Anaia off on an epic journey for righteous revenge, from the Dirty South to the Hollywood Hills. Letting no one stand in their way, they uncover the secrets of the mysterious fire that tore their family apart decades earlier. “I wanna step on somethin for once. See what it feel like. Must feel good,” says an unleashed Racine.
Equal parts ancient and modern, Spaghetti Western and Afropunk, this gripping thriller hurtles toward a conclusion that’s as inevitable as it is shocking.
Pre-show / Post-show talk schedule
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:00PM
Black Out Night, and post-show talk with Black Pledge
Thursday, May 12, 2022 8:00PM
Post-show talk with Mel Hague
Sunday, May 15, 2022 2:00PM
Post-show talk with daniel jelani ellis
Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:00PM
Post-show talk with daniel jelani ellis
Sunday, May 22, 2022 2:00PM
Post-show talk with Kanika Ambrose
21.22 Season Safety Guidelines
Updated: June 1, 2022
The Canadian Stage theatre experience has been designed with the safety and comfort of patrons, artists, and staff as the top priority. Canadian Stage will continue to monitor and respond to governmental policy changes and advice from health authorities to ensure we are always up-to-date and offering the safest experience possible.
Things to know.
- Vaccination and Masks: Policies around face masks and vaccination are evolving. At the time of publication, face masks will be mandatory for all indoor performances, as will proof of full vaccination completed at least 14 days prior to the performance. Proof of vaccination and face masks will not be required for outdoor performances.
- Reduced Contact: As much as possible, interactions between staff and patrons will be contactless. This includes ticket scanning, box office transactions, and health screenings.
- Sanitation: Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue. All high-touch surfaces will be sanitized both prior to and following each performance.
- Protecting Your Purchase: We understand that things change. If a performance is cancelled or you are no longer comfortable attending the theatre, you will have your choice of one of the following:
- A full refund
- An account credit to use for a future Canadian Stage production
- A tax receipt in the amount of the ticket donation
Please do not attend if you have a fever or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of attending, or if you have had close contact with anyone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19.
All residents and visitors of Toronto must follow the City of Toronto's current Public Health regulations. Click here to view the current Public Health Regulations for the City of Toronto.
Liability Waiver
While we have put measures in place to enhance safety and help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission from person to person, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in public places where people gather. By attending Canadian Stage performances, you voluntarily assume all risks related to possible exposure of COVID-19. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in removal from the venue.
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