FAULT LINE THEATRE
Fault Line Theatrewas formed in 2005 to create original works that foster real and dynamic dialogue between audience and performer about contemporary social issues including: attitudes towards immigration, race, gender, acceptance, social responsibility and personal fulfillment.
The core members of the company, Melissa D’Agostino and Adam Lazarus have diverse training in clown, physical theatre, bouffon, modern dance, music and classical theatre. In the construction of our work we share an interest in pushing through the theatre’s fourth wall to create an accessible and entertaining audience experience. We challenge each other and our collaborators to create something that is surprising and full of heart.
Fault Line Theatre has received grant funding from the Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. We've also been granted by the OAC Theatre Creators' Reserve through The Theatre Centre and Cahoots Theatre Project.
In order to achieve our artistic goals, Fault Line Theatre works with like-minded artists who bring with them unique expertise in their respective fields. Past collaborators include Caroline Azar, Bruce Hunter, Marc Tellez, Marcia Johnson, Matt Baram, Monica Dottor, Rebecca Picherack, Ken Mackenzie, and Adam Paolozza.
Past Productions include:
2006 Latin Heat Inaugural Lab Cab Festival
2007 Under a Latin Moon Dark at Todmorden Mills, City of Toronto
2007 Lupe at the Dufferin Mall Interactive Installation
2008 Lupe: Undone Toronto Fringe (Best of Fringe, Critic's Pick, Canadian Comedy Award Nomination)2009 Lupe: Undone -- UNO Festival Official Selection in Victoria
2009 Lupe: Undone -- Oh Solo Mio Festival Official Selection in London
2009 I'm Okay, You're Okay or Theatre -- Festival of Ideas and Creation Commission
2010 Lupe's Next Top Lupe -- Official Selection Toronto Festival of Clowns
2011 Lupe's Next Top Role Model-- Scotiabank Studio Theatre