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LAURA ANNE HARRIS, SYRACUSE, NY + VICTORIA, BC

Destiny, USA

Written & Performed by Laura Anne Harris
Directed by Krystal Osborne

MARCH 10 – 14, 2020 | BMO Studio Theatre

$29 / Under 30 – 50% OFF

When Laura moved from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America.

Gaining her first job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing causes her to question whether she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. Destiny, USA weaves together three stories: Laura’s move to the US, her enlightening new job, romantically meeting her husband, and dealing with her mother’s illness in Canada while living in America. All are told through storytelling and poetry.

While this is mainly autobiographical, some details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the Deaf callers.

The performance integrates partial closed captioning and features performances from three Canadian Deaf actors: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell through ASL video projection. The March 13 performance (at 8 pm) will be ASL interpreted by Katt Campbell.

Dates & Times

Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 pm

Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm

Friday, March 13 – 8 pm – ASL Signed Performance

Saturday, March 14 – 8 pm

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Running Time
60 minutes with no intermission

Price Range

Adult – $29

Student Discount – 50% off

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If you are searching for relief from modern cynicism and despair, look no further than Destiny, USA

THE UBYSSEY, VANCOUVER

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Because it’s humble and autobiographical, some people might ignore Destiny, USA, but that would be a huge mistake: it’s one of the most skillful and moving shows I’ve ever seen…Ultimately, it’s the compassion of Destiny, USA that makes it so shattering. We’re all mortal. In times like these, small gestures of kindness redefine the world.

COLIN THOMAS, VANCOUVER

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4.5 Stars – If handled perceptively and with a fresh eye, any subject can be fascinating. Victoria native Laura Anne Harris proves this with Destiny, USA….her one-woman show is funny, poignant, cleverly crafted and well-acted.

TIMES COLONIST, VICTORIA

Accessibility

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Wheelchair Access

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Assistive
Hearing

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ASL Signed Performance
Friday, March 13 at 8 pm

Gallery

Laura Anne Harris in Destiny, USA / PhotoS by Drew Monrad

Cast & Credits

Cast

Laura Anne Harris
with
Natasha Bacchus
Tamyka Bullen
Sage Lovell

Creative Team

DIRECTOR
Krystal Osborne

ASL CONSULTANT
Kat Campbell

PROJECTION / CAPTIONING DESIGN
Matthew Koutzun

SOUND DESIGN
Alex Eddington

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