TARRAGON ACOUSTIC - Half Life
April 8 - 22, 2021
We have partnered with Tarragon Theatre to give GCTC patrons access to Tarragon Acoustic, a series of audio versions of iconic Canadian plays, written, directed and performed by some of the best artists working in Canada today. Produced in association with PlayME Podcast's Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley
Half Life
by John Mighton
Directed by Nikki Shaffeeullah
April 8 - 22, 2021 on Tarragon Acoustic
Had they previously met somewhere else under different circumstances? Why is their love so troubling for their children? Indeed, the light at dusk is sometimes warmer and more enveloping than that of the midday sun. Half Life explores the complicated ways in which those who provide care are also positioned with power – the power to withhold and endow agency, the power to enact and prevent harm, the power to give and affirm love. Set in an elder care home at the turn of the 21st century, this audio production reimagines Half Life as a queer story of love and memory.
As a playwright, Mighton has been the recipient of the prestigious Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, two Governor General’s Literary Awards for Drama, the Dora Award, and the Chalmers Award. His plays include Possible Worlds, A Short History of Night, and Half Life.
Half Life was first co-produced at Tarragon with Necessary Angel Theatre in February 2005.
TICKET PRICES
Regular Price
$10 + taxes and fees
Subscriber* Price
$7 + taxes and fees
*Available to subscribers of GCTC’s 19/20 and 20/21 seasons. Be sure to log in before purchasing. The offer will be applied before you check out.
RUNTIME
Half Life is approx. 2 hours in length.
HOW IT WORKS
You'll get an email with a link and password to the Tarragon Acoustic portal, where you can listen to the audio play.
Simply click the link and enter the password provided. Remember to enjoy Half Life before April 22, 2021 at 11:59pm, at which point it will no longer be available.
For more, see the FAQ below.
CREDITS
Written by John Mighton
Directed by Nikki Shaffeeullah
Sound Design, Edit and Audio Mix by Chris Tolley
Featuring:
Sheldon Elter, Carolyn Fe, Virgilia Griffith, Monique Mojica, Anand Rajaram, Karla Sofia Rodriguez and Alison Sealy-Smith
TARRAGON ACOUSTIC FAQ
Q: When are the performances?
A: Tarragon Acoustic's performances are pre-recorded, and you can access them at any time until the end of the show's run (noted above).
Q: Can I pause the show and return to it?
A: Yes! You can pause, leave and return at any time, but your place in the recording may not be saved. Just remember to finish watching before the end of the show's run.
Q: Why does it list June 30, 2021 when I select the ticket?
A: Our system is designed to sell you tickets to shows with specific times. That date is just a placeholder.
For answers to any other questions, please contact the box office at (613) 236-5196 or boxoffice@gctc.ca.