DON’T!
Don’t. Don’t do it. Don’t look. Don’t touch. Don’t go. Don’t you dare. No seriously, don’t. We don’t know who you are, and you don’t know us. But don’t run away. Close your eyes and walk with us. Confused? Just listen, feel the warmth of the lantern light, but whatever you do, don’t get too close.”
Desire. Yearning. Fixation. Obsession. What happens to our senses when what we yearn for the most becomes an all-consuming flame? What happens to our sense of the world—to our sense of self? A gaggle of wise and mischievous misfits weave a series of cautionary tales that transcend time, space, and reality as we know it in DON’T!
Is it a Greek tragedy? A romance? Horror? Fantasy? Yes. No. All and none of the above.
DON’T!
- CONTENT NOTE: Mention of death, themes of the supernatural, course language, dark/mature themes, mild violence, loud sudden noises, haze and dim lighting
- RUN TIME: 1 Hour
- TICKETS: By Donation/Free!
- Creators and Performers: Lennon Bradord, Minut Charron, Jadon Trelour, Visaree
- Directors and Facilitators: xLq (Maddie Bautista and Jordan Campbell)
Location
Native Earth Performing Art’s Aki Studio
250-585 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
https://www.nativeearth.ca/akistudio/
Accessibility
Native Earth Performing Arts and Artscape strive to provide equal treatment to and equitable benefits of its services, programs and facilities in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
- The Dundas Street entrance provides barrier-free access to the building
- Two elevators are located in the South Lobby
- All floors have accessible washrooms and stalls, as well as accessible drinking fountains
- Signage throughout the building is written in Braille
- A hearing enhancement system is available in Aki Studio and the Ada Slaight Hall
NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ART’S COVID HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
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Lennon Bradford
Lennon Bradford
Lennon Bradford (They/He) is a queer, neurodivergent, multidisciplinary artist residing on treaty 13 territory, Tkaronto. After experiencing burn out and not performing for more than two years, Lennon is excited to be taking the stage once again. Performance credits include: Essential Collective Theatre’s world premiere of Michael Kras’ THE TEAM as Bobby Brantwood, Artists in Residence Quarantine Plays production of Amanda Freedman’s BAD PLAY as Jamie/Narrator, Black Swan Production Co’s New Works Play Festival production of Rachel Arnold’s LOVE AND OTHER DRAG as Fallon, and various Covid-cancelled productions. Drag, writing, and dance, are just a few of the outlets bringing him creative joy outside of theatre. His drag persona, Ace Monstera (@ace.monstera) has electrified audiences at venues such as El Mocambo, The Rivoli, and Glad Day Bookshop. As poet and playwright, Lennon has had virtual readings of their work in Buddies in Bad Times 2021 Queer Cab, and missus productions Re: Vision writing collective. They are grateful for the opportunity to play and connect with their fellow artists in the Paprika Festival’s 2023 Creator’s Unit.
Minuet Charron
Minuet Charron
Minuet “Min-T” Charron (she/they) is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and performer. Growing up in Nova Scotia, their first introduction to theatre was at the Class Acts Drama School, where she learned both acting and singing. Her primary artistic focus, however, is dance. After graduating high school, Minuet moved to Calgary, AB, to train with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks for a year. Now, she is in her first year at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, training in contemporary dance at a collegiate level. Minuet enjoys many dance styles, including breaking, hip hop, house, heels, commercial dance, ballet, and tap. Her experiences have piqued their curiosity about how she can explore more artistic practices and broaden her creative horizons. This is Minuet’s first time working in and creating devised theatre, and she is very excited to share with you the magic and creativity of Paprika’s Creators Unit.
Jadon Trelour
Jadon Trelour
Jadon Trelour (she/her) is a queer artist from Toronto. As an artist, Jadon is strongly multidisciplinary and believes art is at its most powerful when it combines techniques and mediums. Jadon creates and performs across many genres of theatre, music, immersive and dance works. Recent projects include: Whispers, a contemporary piece (choreographer, DLX Summer Showcase); Heathers: The Musical (choreographer, Marquee TP); Eleven in Stranger Things: The Experience; Eileen U/S in Wonderful Town; and Ada, an original role created in a devised production of The Awakening of Spring by Frank Wedekind. Jadon trained at Randolph College for the Performing Arts here in Toronto, and continues to train in, teach, and experiment with dance and movement. Jadon describes her work as raw, honest and intentional.
Visaree
Visaree
Visaree (She/Her) is Producer, and Actress. A certified storyteller and lover Visaree believes that stories are what make us human. A Soulpepper city youth academy alumna she is currently a performance production student at TMU. Visaree is an eager happy go lucky storyteller who loves ensemble creation and is willing to do what it takes to get a story told. The ubiquitous spirit she is she will also be found at this years Toronto Fringe Festival.