In the midst of a wet and cold Toronto winter, escape to warm shifting sands of 9th century Baghdad with this year’s Mainstage production of Tales from The Arabian Nights. The play is based on Mary Zimmerman’s interpretation of One Thousand and One Nights, which was compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. Directed by Sia Katsoupa and stage managed by Katarina Vujic, this one act production carries its audience into the kingdom of Shahryar: a bitter king who casts a murderous vengeance on all women due the infidelity of his queen. We witness Scheherezade, daughter of Shahryar’s chief assistant, weave a carpet of riveting stories in an attempt to prolong her life and win a stay of her death sentence.
The director, actors and stage managers have continued to rehearse and produce this captivating production despite a series of hurdles during this tumultuous school year.
Dates: Tales from The Arabian Nights previews at 7pm on March 19th in the Mini Theatre at ESA. The run continues with 4pm and 7pm shows on March 20th and 21st. Admission is free. The show runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Entry Information: The Mini Theatre seats approximately 70 patrons. Adults who arrive more than 15 minutes prior to curtain time will be given designated seating. Students should line up outside the Mini Theatre prior to the show in order to obtain the remaining seats. Arrive early to ensure entry.