Feb 7th @ 7 pm

Staged Reading of

The Ugly Ones

by Chelsea Woolley & Candace Amarante

directed by Mike Payette

ages 12+

- SOLD OUT -

A special event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Inspired by true events that occurred prior to the Soccer World Cup 2014 and Rio Olympic Games 2016 where, in preparation for these events, some favelas were cleared, resulting in the relocation of street children to detention camps. The play follows three teenagers - two sisters who live in the affected favelas, and the patriotic son of the Honorable Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism – who come to discover that their captivity compromises their rights and the courage it takes to defend them.

This staged reading will be followed by a special post-show discussion featuring panelists from UNICEF Canada, Save the Children, McGill University, and Equitas.

Featuring Camila Fitzgibbon, Gabe Maharjan, and Mariana Tayler