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Suitable Climate
Theatre Passe Muraille, Mainspace
AUGUST 6, 7:30PM
co-presented with b current Performing Arts, Diaspora Dialogues, and Theatre Passe Muraille
Suitable Climate by Donovan Hayden, brings to light the overlooked history of Black settlers in Western Canada. This compelling historical fiction follows the Cook family, a Black American family that settles in Western Canada in the early 1900’s. Intertwined with their journey is a contemporary story of a father and son rediscovering this hidden legacy. Both families grapple with the enduring struggles of claiming their rightful space, the unyielding spectre of racism, and uncovering moments of joy in a world often designed against them. Suitable Climate boldly challenges the narrative that Black people are foreign to Canada, celebrating the profound impact of Black settler communities on our present-day understanding of Black Canadian identity.
The August 6th staged reading of Suitable Climate is designated as a Relaxed Performance and a Risk-Conscious Performance. All audience members are required to wear face masks or coverings in Theatre Passe Muraille, Mainspace at all times.
WHO WE ARE
Founded by ahdri zhina mandiela, b current was created to provide space for black artists (later expanding to brown and intersectional artists) to train, challenge mainstream notions of theatre, and engage with the community. Since its inception, b current has developed scores of internationally celebrated artists and their works.