I Need To Know My Father
Jamaican stage play
Location
Central Peel Secondary School
32 Kennedy Road North Brampton, ON L6V 1X4 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
This performance of I Need To Know My Father will be presented as a fund-raising event by North-West Brampton SDA.
I Need To Know My Father may best be described as a Dramedy (filled with drama and an ample belly-full of laugh). It is set in what could be ‘anywhere’ Jamaica and tells the story of 16-Year-Old Lisa Perkins (Krystal Victoria)) who is the product of Sarah Perkins (Tamika Wilson-Brito)) and Jonathan Bonavich Jr. (O’Neil Taylor ). Sarah, however, was deemed to be not worthy and in the same social status and standing of Jr. so she was shunned by Jr.’s mother, Claire Bonavich (Michelle Dolly) hence denying Lisa the legal rights to know her father.
The other cast of characters include Naggo Morris, the simple but passionate and humorous Roy Perkins, grandfather, great-grandfather, deacon and husband to Louise Perkins, a committed grandmother, great-grandmother, maid and believer in God played by Marcia Brown; There is also Peter Radcliffe who plays Jonathan Bonavitch Sr.
I Need To Know My Father highlights that parents and ideally mother and father are important for a child’s development and success and reminds us that classism and prejudices have ripple effects on lives even for generations and will ultimately bring us face to face to a higher power. Most importantly I Need To Know My Father pinpoints; “to err is human but to forgive is divine” and the “divine” turn of events will leave you wanting for more!!
Be prepared to be moved to tears whether from humour or that emotional crevice we seldom bring in public realms where you cry because it resonates or tears up for apathy. As quoted by a previous attendee “I was so enthralled by the action on stage, that I forgot where I was and allowed my emotions to take control” I Need To Know My Father is that real!
I Need To Know My Father can be summed up with words such as Powerful, Relevant, Warm, Dramatic yet Highly Comedic, True-to-Life, Brilliant. Refreshing, Poignant etc.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, I Need To Know My Father is Fit For The Entire Family.
The length of the play is 2.5 to 2.75 hours - the laughter tends to add to the time.
Both venues (The Jamaican Canadian Centre and Eastdale CVI) are general seating.
Yes they are.
No!
Yes we do try our very best to start on-time. The only time we accommodate a 5-10 minute delay is if the auditorium has a line up to ensure everyone is seated before the lights in the auditorium are turned off.
Yes we sell patties, pop and water.
The ticket price for children under 12 is $30.00 and only sold at the door.
Not at this time.
Unfortunately there is no refund.
Yes there is "free" parking at both venues
Organized by
Marcia Brown is the founder and artistic director of Marcia Brown Productions. She is an acclaimed producer, writer, director and performer. She is one of the premier female actresses in Toronto's Caribbean community with a reputation that affords her familiarity and trust among avid theatergoers.