ALPHA
- Company
- Naparima College Drama Club (NCDC)
- Director
-
Jeanelle L. Archer-Chan
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
The play "ALPHA" shares the experience of 5 bright, privileged boys from a fictitious prestigious secondary school in Trinidad and Tobago and is a re-imagining of Zeno Constance's popular play "The Ritual".
‘Hilltop College’, an all-boys secondary school, finds itself in hot water when one of their model students, Alpha, is charged for rape. But how could he do such a thing? Glimpse into the lives, antics and imaginations of five of Alpha’s classmates as they attempt to understand what happened, while learning about themselves and examining their place in today’s society through storytelling, and the ritual of Kalinda (stickfighting).
Credits
- Writer
- Jeanelle L. Archer-Chan, Syre Hutton, Pranav Persad-Maharaj, Gabriel Rahman, Devaj Ramoutar, & the Naparima College Drama Club (NCDC)
- Cast
- #1 - Gabriel Rahman, #2 - Syre Hutton, #3 - Pranav Persad-Maharaj, #4 - Christopher Seepersad, #5 - Jhasan Dhaniram, Mr. Smith & Chorus - Devaj Ramoutar, with Chorus - Ethan Rambharose & Njisane Deonarinesingh
- Choreographer
- Simeon Moodoo (Kalinda), Triston Wallace (Movement)
- Stage Manager
- Joshua Dwarika with Keshav Bridgelal (Lighting Cues)
- Music Director
- Nirvan Mahabir
- Musician
- Avedis Ali (Steelpan), Isaiah Andrews (Keyboard), Kristian Changoor (Guitar), Nirvan Mahabir (Guitar), Kadeer Mohammed (Drums & Percussion), Zachary Persad (Percussion), Jeremy Singh (Bass Guitar, Drums & Percussion)
- Costume Designer
- Letitia Mike ( Makeup), Aleemudeen Mohammed & Colleen Norville-Hutton (Costume Coordination)
- Accessibility Coordinators
- Hannah Sammy
Performances
| Date | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd July | 3:45pm | |||
| 6th July | 12:30pm | |||
| 7th July | 5:45pm | |||
| 9th July | 7:30pm | |||
| 10th July | 6:00pm | |||
| 11th July | 12:00pm | |||
| 13th July | 3:00pm |
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Venue
1 : Soulpepper Theatre's Michael Young Theatre
50 Tank House Lane
Distillery Historic District
Toronto
Ontario
M5A 3C4
Access
- Level of Physical Access
- Accessible
Covid-19 policy
- Masks
- Not required
More about the show and company
The Naparima College Drama Club (NCDC) comprises of students, staff and collaborators of Naparima College, an all-boy secondary school from San Fernando, Trinidad. "ALPHA" is a fictitious piece of work and was created by the members NCDC who have, over the past few years, been aware of and affected by the themes and issues addressed within.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional land of the
Indigenous/First Nations of Canada, and in particular of this Toronto Region.
We come with Respect, from our land – KAIRI, the indigenous name of our Twin-
Island Republic, now known as Trinidad and Tobago.
We honour the Ancestors, whose hard work and resilience in very challenging
times, has left their descendants with a rich heritage to enjoy, learn from and
maintain. May our theatre be an offering—of joy, of truth, of honour. May it echo the call of the ancestors, both here and in Kairi, and may it open space for listening, learning, and dreaming together.
Content advice
Not recommended for persons under 14 years of age Sexual content Abrupt cues Fog machine Strobe lights Mature language
Reference to rape and/or sexual assault, brief depictions of physical, mental, sexual & verbal abuse, depictions of alcohol & drug abuse, brief depictions of racism and homophobia.
Sensory description
ALPHA is a highly physical and immersive theatrical experience that engages the senses with intensity and purpose. The production features moments of loud, percussive drumming, sharp vocalizations, and sudden bursts of sound that may startle. Audiences will encounter dynamic lighting effects, including flashing lights and rapid blackouts, used to enhance tension and evoke emotional shifts. Scenes may include intense physical movement, such as choreographed fights, stickfighting (Kalinda), and group rituals, performed in close proximity to the audience, which may create a sense of unpredictability or urgency. At times, the atmosphere is deliberately unsettling, mirroring the weight of the play’s themes. These sensory elements are vital to the storytelling but may be overwhelming for individuals with sensitivity to noise, light, or high-energy staging. We advise all audience members to take any necessary precautions to ensure their comfort and safety during the performance.
