Set in rural Nova Scotia, Bone Cage uses elements of magic realism, poetry, and incisive social commentary to paint an authentic portrait of young people growing up in a small town. Working menial jobs in the forestry sector, searching for meaning in a harsh landscape, and trying to break free of the forces that tie them to one another, the young characters in the play seek connection, purpose, and escape from the world they live in by any means necessary. A modern Canadian masterpiece, Bone Cage was called an “unflinching look at rural life,” by the Chronicle Herald. 

As one of Toronto’s few remaining spaces for affordable independent theatre production, The Assembly Theatre is proud to present a bold, lyrical Canadian tragedy that centers the voices and experiences of young people. The theatre is committed to providing performance opportunities to independent artists and to creating exciting opportunities for audiences to engage with new voices and talents

Content Warning: Strong language, homophobia, violence, sexual assault, death. 

BONE CAGE 

Written by Catherine Banks

Directed by Cass Van Wyck

Featuring Cooper Bilton, Jessi Elgood,

Atlin Hofer, Kaitlin Race, Daniel Reale,

Karen Scora, and Jimi Shlag 

Stage Manager - Sungwon Cho

Set Designer - JB Nelles

Costume Designer - Selina Jia

Sound Designer - Zach Parsons

Lighting Designer - Chin Palipane 

Intimacy & Fight Choreography: Rebecca Cara

Poster Design - Peter Dowhaniuk

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