People looking to expand their artistic horizons will want to make note of AfterRock Plays. AfterRock Plays is centers on live performances that focus on the diverse cultural landscape of Toronto, Canada. Urban and youthful, the production is put on by b current, growing out of the company's successful rock.paper.sistahz festival.
Focusing on two new performances, 'Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera,' the success story of a superstar duo, and 'The Femme Playlist,' who explores life as a queer woman of colour, AfterRock Plays is an eye-opening experience that takes place at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre from October 10 to 25. Both productions making up AfterRock Plays was hand-picked by Artistic Director Jajube Mandiela. As insightful as they are creative, the plays are a must-see this month.
Urban Culture Theatre
AfterRock Plays Caters to Toronto's Cultural Diversity and Youth
Trend Themes
1. Youthful Urban Theatre - Creating live performances that reflect diverse cultural landscapes through addition of various art forms and technology to attract youth and young adults.
2. Multicultural Performances - Promoting multiculturalism and inclusion through theatrical productions to drive cultural change, education, and social awareness.
3. Queer and POC Narratives - Development of artistic productions that address issues related to the queer and persons of color community to drive empathy, understanding, and education.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Creating new genres of theater and performances that use innovative techniques to attract a wider and more diverse audience.
2. Education Industry - Collaborating with theater companies and supporting theatrical productions to promote cultural diversity and promote social awareness.
3. Technology Industry - Collaborating with theater companies and incorporating technology to create an interactive experience for audiences, promoting an innovative and futuristic approach to theater.