What do you do when the one you love is the one who betrayed you the worst?

Masani Productions in association with Upfront Theatre Foundation presents the reggae musical, SOUNDCLASH.  The play is an expose of Caribbean life in Canada, particularly in Toronto.  The story follows the life of an innocent Jamaican man framed for a crime he didn’t commit.  Upon his release from incarceration he sojourns into the dancehall culture to find the individual who committed the crime and clear his name only to find love, lies and deception.  This story unfolds in a series of flashbacks dating from the ‘70’s to the present, utilizing the music of Jamaica – ska, rock steady, Nyah Binghi drums and reggae. The play shows how violence, stigmatic stereotype and strong ambition can change one's life for the worst or even the best.

SOUNDCLASH features the cast of top Canadian reggae singers and well-known actors.  The play is written by veteran playwright, Masani Montague, BA(Hons), MES and directed by international known director, Luther Hansraj. Music directed by Dr. Lennox Royer and dance choreography by David Smith. SOUNDCLASH is based on characters from the novel, DREAD CULTURE, written by the playwright and published by Sister Vision Press: Black Women and Women of Colour press. Theme song written by Laurence Woodcock.

Cast includes: David Smith, Tony Anthony, Shine Roc, Camille Lesley-Ann Walker, Nadera Jackson, Amanda Mona Weise, Judy British, Jermaine Granville, Novrick Smith and Jemila Montague.

Guest artists in the play: Horace Martin, Jakki James, De Vante Willis and international known Jamaican artist, Johnny P.

Official Launch Party: Thursday, November 5th, 2009, Upfront Studio Theatre, 1290 Finch Avenue West, Unit 17, (North East Corner of Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in the Keele Plaza). Time:  8:00 p.m.  Catch the event live on www.flexradio.net.

Soundclash Showcase: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at Town Talk Restaurant, 616 Vaughn Road. Admission: $10. Featured artist are: Horace Martin and Johnny P. Show time:  10:00 p.m.

Performance dates in Toronto:
Sunday, November, 8th, 2009 at Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road @ 7:00 p.m; Thursday, November 12th, 2009 and Friday November 13th, 2009 at The Poor Alex Theatre, 772A Dundas Street West (upper Level) @ 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

Admission: $25 advance and $30 at the door
Student with valid I.D.  - $20
Infoline: (416)916-4068
Email: masani@masaniproductions.com

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