Un. Deux. Trois
An Orange Noyée and le Théâtre français du CNA production presented in association with Théâtre français de Toronto and Canadian Stage
By Mani Soleymanlou
In UN (One), Mani Soleymanlou tries to pinpoint what exactly defines him as an Iranian living in Canada. In DEUX (Two), he is joined on stage by Manu (Emmanuel Schwartz), his kindred spirit. Together they search for what he might have missed in his initial quest for identity. A quest that culminates with TROIS (Three).
Co-presented with Canadian Stage, UN, DEUX, TROIS is simply breathtaking in scale and scope. The production involves no less than 40 performers from across Canada. All of them acting as co-creators. This epic trilogy reflects the cultural and political heritage of North America, the diversity of its communities, and the richness of its territories and many climates. These co-creators will all share their lived experiences, ideas, aspirations, and frustrations, to question what forms, divides, and unites us.
This production is a quest for collective intimacy, a kaleidoscope of committed and engaging voices.
Dans UN, Mani Soleymanlou tente de déterminer ce qui le définit exactement en tant qu'Iranien vivant au Canada. Dans DEUX, il est rejoint sur scène par son complice Manu (Emmanuel Schwartz) et cherche ce qui aurait pu échapper à sa quête d'identité initiale. Une quête qui culmine avec TROIS.
Présenté en collaboration avec la Canadian Stage, UN, DEUX, TROIS est tout simplement grandiose. La production réunit pas moins de 40 interprètes de partout au Canada. Tous agissent en tant que co-créateurs. La trilogie puise directement dans l’héritage culturel et politique de l’Amérique de Nord, la diversité de ses communautés, l’étendue de son territoire et ses nombreux climats agissent comme des portes d’entrée vers un spectacle neuf, dense et unique en son genre.
TROIS, c’est la quête d’une intimité collective, un kaléïdoscope de voix engagées et engageantes, où francophones et francophiles partageront leur vulnérabilité identitaire dans un Canada pluriel, celui d’aujourd’hui.
Presented in French with English supertitles
Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is a company performing repertoire and new work for Francophones and Francophiles. It promotes and presents theatrical vitality to the various communities and school networks it serves. As a gathering place where everyone can meet, the company puts quality work at the forefront by offering a diversified and inclusive program. Through its programs, TfT supports, encourages, and spurs on the artistic emergence and professional development of its community. It actively participates in education and theatrical outreach.