All Our Yesterdays
A PLAY
2 CHARACTERS (2W)
Synopsis: When eighteen-year-old Ladi and her younger Asperger’s sister, Hasana, are kidnapped by Boko Haram, they must work together to survive. While Hasana appears oblivious to the dangers of the situation, Ladi must face the guilt she feels of being responsible for her sister.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
2015 Toronto Fringe Festival
July 1-12, 2015
Factory Theatre
Written and Directed by Chloé Hung
Produced by Rick Bartram and Chloé Hung
Stage managed by Elizabeth Wilson
Starring Chiamaka Umeh and Amanda Weise
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2016 Next Stage Theatre Festival
January 7-17, 2016
Factory Theatre
Written and Directed by Chloé Hung
Produced by Elizabeth Wilson and Chloé Hung
Stage managed by Elizabeth Wilson
Starring Chiamaka Umeh and Amanda Weise
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AWARDS
Patron’s Pick Award – Toronto Fringe Festival for Factory Studio Theatre
Best New Play – MyTheatre Award from MyEntertainmentWorld
Recognized for Outstanding Production, Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Direction, and Outstanding Ensemble – NOW Magazine’s Fringe Roundup
REVIEWS
FOR FRINGE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
5/5 Ns “The actors are strong and the direction compelling; you’re sure to be shaken by the ending…A surprise Fringe treasure” – Jon Kaplan from NOW Magazine
“All Our Yesterdays is important. Showing how the horrors of the real world can affect two people caught up in them, this is a drama that is both an artistic success and important for the world. On all these grounds, this performance of All Our Yesterdays is a must-see.” – Randy McDonald from Mooney on Theatre
FOR NEXT STAGE PRODUCTION
“While All Our Yesterdays is set in the most desperate of circumstances, it has a compelling plot – and is as much about how difficult it is to have a sibling with special needs as its more urgent subject… Hung is a writer to watch.” – 3/4 stars from J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail (Jan 8, 2016)
“Hung’s script contrasts these dire scenes with moments from their strained relationship at home”- 3/4 stars from Carly Maga, The Toronto Star (Jan 11, 2016)
“Playwright/Director Chloe Hung’s writing is especially sharp and the banter between the sisters is littered with witty, tongue-in-cheek quips[…]However, where Hung truly impresses is her ability to comment on larger issues in the dialogue without sacrificing naturalism.” – from Angela Sun, Mooney On Theatre (Jan 8, 2016)
