MacHomer
“Is this a donut which I see before me? D’oh!” Blending William Shakespeare’s text while impersonating no less than 50 of Springfield’s infamous residents, Rick Miller presents a unique theatrical experience for those who prefer Bart over the Bard.
Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, 416-504-9971. Sept. 13-25
People4Change
New York City’s popular transit slogan, “If you see something, say something,” best sums up this original play that follows three Gen Y-ers who join forces to make a difference after witnessing a sudden death on the subway tracks.
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, 416-504-7529. Sept. 13-24
The Tale of a Town
This live-action art project combines live and recorded music, interview sound bites and video footage as it breaks down the fourth wall and takes the audience on a journey of Queen Street West’s fascinating 30-year history.
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, 416-504-7529. Sept. 14 – Oct. 9
The Underpants
When a woman’s underpants “mysteriously” fall down at the King’s parade, she immediately becomes a source of lustful interest from the local townsmen — surprise, surprise. This Molière-esque comedy is translated by comedian Steve Martin, so it’s bound to be a witty romp.
Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East, 416-845-9411. Sept. 16-24
The Vagina Monologues
If you’ve never seen Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking play about women talking about, well, their vaginas, then this one-night performance benefitting the Women’s Support Network of York Region is your chance to finally get your estrogen on.
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street, 905-787-8811. Sept. 16
