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The Lesson

(Photo L to R: Tiffany Martin, Sabio Emerencia Collins, Marc Senior, Tashieka McTaggart, Marika Scwandt)

Directed by Alex Fallis

Adapted by Karen Woolridge from a short story by Toni Cade Bambara

Toronto Fringe Festival KidsVenue

July 5 -15, 2007

“The cast is dazzling in their portrayal of impoverished African-Americans learning about materialism and social inequality in the post-civil rights movement era. Therre is a lot of really tight physical work here: the taxi ride, the skipping and the trek on the subway are highlights….Rarely do lessons come in such enjoyable form.” Lynda Spark, Eye Weekly

“The kids are terrific, especially Tiffany Martin as the angriest of them. Don’t dismiss The Lesson as suitable only for young audiences just because it’s playing at the KidsVenue. This is a show that will resonate with everyone.” ” Jon Kaplan, NOW Magazine

“The Lesson, because it stars Sandi Ross, and as a general rule, if it stars Ross, it’s worth seeing.” John Coulbourn, Toronto Sun

“Solid acting and a lively staging get the message across without pandering to the largely under-12 audience.” blogger, jhaigh

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Clockwise from top left: Sandi Ross, Marika Schwandt, Tiffany Martin, Marc Senior, Tashieka McTaggart, Sabio Emerencia Collins

Clockwise from top left: Sandi Ross, Marika Schwandt, Tiffany Martin, Marc Senior, Tashieka McTaggart, Sabio Emerencia Collins

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