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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\u2019s abs, it traces one man\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The February 27th performance will be followed by a talkback with the artist hosted by Adjani Poirier.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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All performances of As I Must Live It<\/strong> are presented in a relaxed environment. To download the Show Guide, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Co-produced by Theatre Passe Muraille and Modern Times Stage Company<\/p>\n

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Produced by permission of the playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca
\nLuke Reece is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada<\/p>\n

The show was translated in French thanks to the generous contribution of the Cole Foundation.
\nTranslation to French by: Sunny Doyle<\/p>\n

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