THE BENCH

Produced and Created by Juanita Dawn and Monica Ila

MOTEL THEATRE, ARTS COMMONS

SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019 – 1:00PM

The Bench, a twenty minute play, is delightful and entertaining and will make you smile while causing you to reflect on societal values. In this production a simple bench is the center point at which lives revolve around.

This performance explores what happens when one person decides that another is not worthy of the bench. This play demonstrates how one simple structure can affect the lives of so many people and explores the ideals of what makes a true community.

The Bench made its debut at the OUF! Puppet Festival in Montreal in 2018 – demonstrating that little shows can make a big impact. The play was transported to Montreal in three suitcases and featured a “Puppet Per Minute” (PPM). We timed it, proved it and coined the phrase.