TABLE FOR TWO
World premiere. A Soulpepper and Obsidian Theatre Co-Production.
“Ghanaian parents don’t talk about sex and when they do, it’s not very helpful.”
In the uproarious yet poignant Table for Two, Akosua Amo-Adem takes centre stage as Abena Ohemaa Frimpong, affectionately known as Abby. Directed by the acclaimed Djanet Sears, this captivating and hilarious production delves into the trials and tribulations of modern-day dating.
Meet Abby, she is a Ghanaian woman with an impressive resume, and she's on her way to meet yet another online suitor - the mysterious JD45. Her last date with Marcus007 couldn’t have gone worse, but maybe this time will be different! Maybe JD45 will put an end to the societal pressures, including her best friend's recent engagement and her mother's constant questions: Why are you still single? Where are my grandbabies? Why don’t we find you a nice man from Ghana?
Creative Credits
PLAY BY AKOSUA AMO-ADEM
DIRECTED BY DJANET SEARS
PERFORMED BY AKOSUA AMO-ADEM, BOLA AIYEOLA, RYAN ALLEN, & MEGHAN SWABY
SOUND DESIGN BY MADDIE BAUTISTA
LIGHTING DESIGN BY NICK BLAIS
SET AND COSTUME DESIGN BY ASTRID JANSON
ASSOCIATE COSTUME DESIGN BY ARIANNA MOODIE
ASSISTANT DIRECTION BY MALIKA DAYA
INTIMACY DIRECTION BY LISA KAREN COX
STAGE MANAGED BY ADA AGUILAR and EMILIE AUBIN (Assistant Stage Manager)
PRODUCTION PHOTOS BY DAHLIA KATZ
A full programme with more credits can be found here.
PRESS
NNNN - “Maddie Bautista’s bassy sound design keeps it all moving, paired like a fine wine with the red colour palette that defines much of Nick Blais’ expressionistic lighting and Astrid Janson’s set and costume designs.” — Ryan Borochovitz for NEXT Magazine.
“Maddie Bautista’s subtle sound design helps evoke everything from a chic restaurant to a bustling high school.” — Glenn Sumi for The Toronto Star.
“Maddie Bautista creates some naturalistic, grounded vibes while also providing definition to time-jumps with an evocative swoosh” — Istvan Dugalin Reviews.