by Luke Reece
A Theatre Passe Muraille Tour of a Theatre Passe Muraille/Modern Times Co-Production
Pictured: Luke Reece | Picture by Cesar Ghiliseri
“This is the story as I must live it”
As I Must Live It is a funny, endearing, and thought-provoking new work from award-winning spoken word artist Luke Reece. Through poetic storytelling touching on everything from antagonistic squirrels to Chris Pratt’s abs, Reece shares his experiences growing up with a mentally-ill father in a mixed-race family. Featuring Reece’s signature deft wordplay, with the direction of internationally acclaimed audience-specific practitioner Daniele Bartolini and stunning projections from one of the UK’s leading immersive production design companies, Limbic Cinema. As I Must Live It brings the page to the stage for an intimate and pun-filled event.
Show Dates
Touring dates
Calgary – Feb 6 – 14
More dates to be announced!
Locations
TBA
Tickets
Flash and video motion warning. The immersive installation includes prominent sound, light and video projection directly on the audience. May not be recommended for individuals experiencing motion sickness and those sensitive to light and sound. Also includes water based haze & audience on stage with actor.
Mention of suicidal ideation, mental illness, and grief.
If you would like information on the topics or themes in our productions, or to determine the suggested age for attending a performance, please reach out to our Box Office staff at 416.504.7529 or by email at info@passemuraille.on.ca.
Credits
Written and Performed by
Luke Reece
Dramaturge and Director
Daniele Bartolini
Luke Reece is an award-winning poet, playwright and producer who strives to share authentic and engaging stories with audiences through his work. Luke is the Associate Artistic Director at Soulpepper Theatre, one of Canada’s leading non-profit theatre companies. Through his work as an artistic leader within the national arts community, he advocates for entertaining and nuanced storytelling that challenges Canadian audiences. In 2021 Luke was included in York University’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30 list. He is one of Toronto’s most decorated slam poets, and his body of work includes a radio play, animated short, and a praised short film featured on CBC titled ‘Notice’. Luke has represented Canada on the world stage of Slam Poetry, and was also featured by NBA Champion and former Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka on his Instagram Talent Show, ‘How Talented Are You?’.
Modern Times Stage creates original Canadian art, reimagines classic work, and adapts plays in different languages and contexts to bring holistic and innovative forms to our contemporary and diverse Toronto audiences. We are committed to exploring, imagining and creating exciting, radical, performing arts in Toronto, while empowering voices that have been historically and presently marginalized – focusing on artists who have immigrated or sought asylum in Canada.
Modern Times is the only Toronto-based Theatre company that prioritizes empowering immigrants, newcomers and refugees as part of our core mandate.
Modern Times Stage Team:
Artistic Director | Rouvan Silogix
Artistic Producer & Company Manager | Steph Crothers
Associate Artist and Producer | Mahsa Ershadifar
Marketing Manager | Jennifer Otter-Leaney
Bookkeeper | Gia Nahmens
Limbic Cinema is an award-winning multimedia creative studio based in Bristol. Utilising cutting-edge tools and immersive technology to transform spaces and transport audiences. The studio creates mesmerising, meaningful, and memorable encounters that empower people through the use of light, sound, and moving image. Recent work featured at Video Mapping Festival, Lille (2023), Glastonbury Festival (2023), Edinburgh Fringe (2023), Sundance Film Festival (2021), Vivid Sydney (2021).
To schedule an interview with the artist, or staff members at Theatre Passe Muraille regarding this production, please email B-Rebel Media at ash@b-rebelpr.com. We will try out best to accommodate your media requests, however they are not guaranteed.