As I Must Live It is a humorous and heartfelt performance from award-winning spoken word artist Luke Reece. Through poetic storytelling touching on everything from antagonistic squirrels to Chris Pratt’s abs, it traces one man’s experience growing up in a mixed-race family with a mentally ill father. Get ready for deft wordplay as Reece brings the page to the stage for an intimate, pun-filled event. With sharp wit and tender reflection, this show navigates memory, masculinity, and the everyday absurdities that shape us.
The February 27th performance will be followed by a talkback with the artist hosted by Adjani Poirier.
All performances of As I Must Live It are presented in a relaxed environment. To download the Show Guide, click here.
Co-produced by Theatre Passe Muraille and Modern Times Stage Company
Produced by permission of the playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca
Luke Reece is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
The show was translated in French thanks to the generous contribution of the Cole Foundation.
Translation to French by: Sunny Doyle
ABOUT+
Luke Reece is an award-winning poet, playwright and producer who strives to share authentic and engaging stories with audiences through his work. Luke is the Associate Artistic Director at Soulpepper Theatre, one of Canada’s leading non-profit theatre companies. Through his work as an artistic leader within the national arts community, he advocates for entertaining and nuanced storytelling that challenges Canadian audiences. In 2021, Luke was included in York University’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30 list. He is one of Toronto’s most decorated slam poets, and his body of work includes a radio play, animated short, and a praised short film featured on CBC titled ‘Notice’. Luke has represented Canada on the world stage of Slam Poetry, and was also featured by NBA Champion and former Toronto Raptor Serge Ibaka on his Instagram Talent Show, ‘How Talented Are You?’.
Credits+
Written and Performed by: Luke Reece
Dramaturge and Director: Daniele Bartolini
Dramaturge: Indrit Kasapi
Stage Manager: Ada Aguilar
Lighting Designer: Sarah Mansikka
Set & Costume Designer: Jackie Chau
Sound Designer: Adrian Bent
Sound Consultant: Miquelon Rodriguez
Projection Designers: Barret Hodgson & Thom Buttery