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Hey Viola!

| The Mack
The Mack
80 Minutes No Intermission
August 3
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Hey Viola!

Viola Desmond – The Soundtrack of a Life

Who is Viola Desmond, other than the newest face on the Canadian ten-dollar bill? What was the fire within this successful black businesswoman that gave her the confidence to refuse to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946?

Vancouver songstress and performer Krystle Dos Santos, with the support of Steve Charles on bass and Alex Ward on piano, brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage. The cabaret is inspired by the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the life and home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. With brilliant hits of the era, like “Dream a Little Dream”, “Smile”, “A Change is Gonna Come”, and “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”, this show gives audiences an opportunity to discover how the actions of one woman played a huge role in a movement that continues today.

Please Note Our COVID Protocols

 

As of May 6, Prince Edward Island has ended the mandate to wear masks in indoor public places. Although mask use will no longer be mandated, the CPHO still strongly recommends mask use after this date. Confederation Centre of the Arts has adopted the same approach with its patrons and staff to remove mandated mask wearing, but to encourage continued mask use.

Patrons with ticketing questions can contact the Centre’s box office via email at [email protected] or 1-800-565-0278.

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    Hey Viola

    Written by Tracey Power & Krystle Dos Santos

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These performances will be designed in a way to be more comfortable for audience members who may experience anxiety or are not comfortable with some aspects of a traditional theatre setting. This can include people on the Autism Spectrum and their families; those with sensory and communicative disorders or learning disabilities; people with Tourette’s syndrome; someone who might need to move often due to chronic pain or to use the facilities; or even parents with toddlers.

 

 

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