The Citadel Theatre
Rice Theatre Series


Courageous
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Courageous

“The trouble with equality is that no one actually wants to be treated just like everyone else.” –Michael Ignatieff

WORLD PREMIERE

By MICHAEL HEALEY
Directed by RICHARD ROSE

Starring ARI COHEN, MICHAEL HEALEY, MELISSA MacPHERSON, BRANDON McGIBBON and MAURICE DEAN WINT

February 20 – March 14, 2010
Rice Theatre

A co-production with Toronto’s Tarragon theatre

Michael Healey’s hilarious new play Courageous is about a handful of urbanites living in our rights-driven society. What does an openly gay, devoutly Catholic city marriage officer do when he is required to perform a civil marriage for two men — but refuses? What does a deadbeat, two-timing young husband and father do when his friendly, foreign co-worker appropriates his job, his home and his family?

It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what Made in Canadayour heritage, your religious beliefs or your sexual identity … but especially if you’re a hypocrite.

Healey cleverly explores this contemporary social equation: perfect ideals + imperfect humans = hilarity.

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The Courageous Company


Season Sponsor EPCOR    
Media Sponsors Edmonton Journal City tv CBC Radio One
Government and Foundation Supporters
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Alberta Lottery Fund Government of Alberta Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Heritage
The City of Edmonton Edmonton Arts Council Edmonton Community Foundation RBC Foundation  

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