![]() ![]() Even if Moutinho doesn't always translate everything, the playful and funny ensemble switching roles as townspeople, soldiers or birds always get across what's going on. I hope word gets out to the hearing-impaired community because this shadow interpreter is a lot more involved that the translators who typically get lumped to the side. One notable feature is the inclusion of American sign-language interpreter Shannon Moutinho in the talented ensemble, who simultaneously translates and takes part in the action. It's not hard to guess how everything turns out, but that journey is plenty of fun and has a refreshing simplicity. She agrees to make a quilt for the king, but only if he gives away all his worldly possessions. She only makes quilts for the homeless and destitute. When the King hears of the fabulous quilts made by a reclusive mystical Quiltmaker ( Cindy Henkin ) atop a mountain, he won't stop until he gets one.īut the Quiltmaker doesn't cooperate. Pittman ) who demands presents from his subjects twice a year, hoping that that one special gift will make him happy. The Quiltmaker's Gift tells the tale of a greedy King ( David D. and Clock Productions ) to collaborate together. The plot is simple-so simple that you wonder why it took three theater companies ( Premiere Theatre & Performance, Moving Dock Theatre Co. This world premiere, based upon children's books by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken, has a great holiday-timed message told in an inclusive way. Not into all that forced holiday cheer? Perhaps you should take young family members to The Quiltmaker's Gift. The Rockettes of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular are invading Rosemont this month, while the old standbys like A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker are being aimed into position. Like it or not, the holiday season is already upon us. and Clock Productions at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. At: Premiere Theatre & Performance, Moving Dock Theatre Co. Playwright: Patrizia Acerra and Dawn Arnold after Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken's books. More information is available through our Visitor Info page.This article shared 4330 times since Wed Nov 7, 2007 We encourage you to plan ahead and give yourself extra time if you are thinking of driving or parking. The closest subway stop is Museum Station.Please visit TTC Service advisories for posted interruptions to TTC service.Please visit the Parking Services website for more information about parking on the U of T campus.The closest parking to the Theatre is a 6-minute walk away.Hart House Circle from the Wellesley St underpass is closed to vehicles. ![]() Both drop off locations have ramp access to the elevator on the first floor of Hart House which leads down to the Theatre by hitting the (T) button.Please note – there is no roundabout for vehicles on Tower Road.An alternative drop off is the Hoskin Avenue/Tower Road intersection.It is recommended that if you are arriving by car/Uber/Taxi you are picked up and dropped off in the 18 Queens Park Crescent West Loading Dock, where there is roundabout access.Due to ongoing construction as part of the U of T Landmark project, there is no parking in the immediate vicinity. ![]()
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