Some Assembly Theatre’s The Identity Bureau hits the stage from April 28 to May 2

Bold new production explores the importance of respecting people’s identities

SPONSORED POST BY Some Assembly Theatre Company

Tokala Wicasa, Ayden Ramzan, and Avan Stewart in The Identity Bureau. Photo by Gaetan Nerincx

Some Assembly Theatre Company presents the world premiere of their existential production The Identity Bureau at the Roundhouse Performance Centre from April 28 to May 2. Showings are at 7:30 pm on April 28 and 29 for the general public, and at 11 am and 1:30 pm on May 1 and 2 for school groups.

Set in the very near future, the Identity Bureau is a place that assigns identities and traits to all citizens. It’s the last day citizens can make identity updates and pay fines before the big system rehaul. Meant to create calm, the bureau incites chaos as audiences witness the absurdity of not being able to decide who you are.

Created by diverse Metro Vancouver youth with playwright-director Valerie Methot and several industry professionals, this timely piece stems from conversations with youth who spoke about the damaging effects of their identities being disrespected.

More information and a link to reserve free tickets can be found at Some Assembly Theatre Company.

Post sponsored by Some Assembly Theatre Company.