Little Black Afro Theatre (LBA), the innovative new Toronto-based Theatre Company committed to giving voice to young, emerging theatre artists while giving back to the community, continues the Emerging Artist Project with a production of Phillip Turkiewicz’s I Was Once on Fire and a staged reading of Alomar Kocur’s Jared’s story at the Storefront Theatre from April 20-26, 2015. Ten per cent of the proceeds will benefit Toronto Youth Development.

LBA believes in the importance of art making a difference, both on- and off-stage. The Emerging Artist Project is a unique initiative that offers young artists the opportunity to produce their work. Through this experience, the company is creating a community of socially-conscious theatre makers. By hiring local actors, designers and dramaturgs, the company has fostered the dreams of many young, local theatre artists who would not otherwise be heard. This project strives to find new voices that push boundaries and explore new ideas.

This year’s Emerging Artist Projects:

"Jared’s Story" (A Staged Reading) by Alomar Kocur follows Jared as he struggles to find inspiration

for his writing, he seeks redemption with a new script and a new perspective on life.

"I was Once On Fire" by Phillip Turkiewicz is set in the aftermath of a tragic event – a teenager sets herself on fire and runs down her suburban cul-de-sac. The once-friendly neighbours retreat into their homes and the street is irrevocably marked with an abyss only the teenager can see.

Performance Dates:

Tuesday April 21: 7:30PM

Wednesday April 22: 2PM and 6:30pm*

Thursday April 23: 7:30PM

Friday April 24: 2PM and 6:30PM*

Saturday April 25: 2PM and 7:30PM

Sunday April 26: 3PM *

* Jared’s Story will be performed on these days, followed by I Was Once On Fire.

Ticket Price: $15.00

Ticket Sales: www.littleblackafro.com