Something Kinky is going on at Theatre Passe Muraille ... THE MUST-SEE HIT PLAY WRITTEN BY TREY ANTHONY. BE PREPARED TO LAUGH, CRY AND EXHALE… da Kink in my hair presented by PLAITFORM ENTERTAINMENT in association with THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE

TORONTO -- Set in a West Indian hair salon, ‘da Kink in my hair, is the first theatrical play produced by Plaitform theatre. Due to its wild popularity, and authentic script the show was selected to close out the 35th anniversary season at Torontos Theatre Passe Muraille June 12th -29th, 2003.

TORONTO -- Set in a West Indian hair salon, ‘da Kink in my hair, is the first theatrical play produced by Plaitform theatre. Due to its wild popularity, and authentic script the show was selected to close out the 35th anniversary season at Torontos Theatre Passe Muraille June 12th -29th, 2003.

Director Weyni Mengeshas creative eye enlivens the chemistry between the dynamic, all female cast members including, Trey Anthony, Zena Brown, Raven Dauda, Miranda Edwards, Quancetia Hamilton, Ngozi Paul, Ordena Stephens, and dbi.young.
‘da Kink in my hair features six black womyn who are confronting issues that are painful, heart-breaking and ‘taboo. Illustrated using uncensored monologues, doses of belly-busting humour, and spoken word poetry, da Kink provides an intimate look into the lives of Black womyn.

Playwright and comedian Trey Anthony originally conceptualized da Kink as a one womyn show. She wanted to write a play that would focus on the lives of black womyn and authentically reflect the joy, hardship, and struggles of their lives.

"I didn't think people would be so interested in what goes on in my life and the lives of my friends and family," Anthony said.

Much to Anthonys surprise when da Kink in my hair made its first full-length dramatic debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival in July 2001, The buzz on the street screamed this is the show to see!" da Kink sold-out every night, with theatre goers lining up for hours to get tickets! Hailed as the Pick of the Fringe!" by the Toronto Sun, the show received a Critics pick by Now Magazine and was honoured as Best Cast Ensemble. da Kink boasted the highest ticket sales of all shows at the 2001 Toronto fringe festival!

da Kinks popularity became evident once more in January 2002 during a four-day run at Haroubrfront Centres African Heritage Kuumba" festival. All four shows sold out a week ahead of the scheduled performance, receiving standing ovations every night.

da Kink later hit the road in 2002 with an invitation to participate in the 2002 New York International Fringe Festival. ‘da Kink received strong reviews from local critics, including Nytheatre.com. Late last year, ‘da kink was invited back to New York by NBC to be featured in a PSNBC showcase as one of the 5 outstanding works of the 2002 New York International Fringe Festival.

The all new 2003 production of da Kink in my hair boasts new set and costume design and is infused with original music and choreography. This show is not to be missed!

Plaitform Entertainment…
Founded in 1999, Plaitform was born in response to comedian/actor/playwright Trey Anthonys desire to see more diversity in the entertainment options available to 18 – 35 year black urban consumers. Known for its upbeat and popular productions Plaitform boasts several sold-out successes including Twiggys Café, Rice and Peas on Sunday, You Know You have a Black Mother When…, and The Best of Plaitform, each performance drawing 300 to 400 people.

Schedule:
Tuesday 8:00pm / Wednesday 8:00pm / Thursday 8:00pm / Friday 8:00pm / Saturday 2:30pm & 8:00pm / Sunday 2:30pm    Opening Date:    June 12, 2003
Previews Start:    June 10, 2003
Closing Date:    June 29, 2003

Box Office: 416.504.PLAY (7529)
Theate Passe Muraille
16 Ryerson Avenue
Toronto, On M5T 2P3    

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All company members are available for interview

Press Publicity:

David Kinsman
Director of Marketing and Development
Theatre Passe Muraille
416.504.8988 x 33
davidk@passemuraille.on.ca
www.passemuraille.on.ca

Karen Richardson
Producer, ‘da Kink in my hair
Plaitform Entertainment
416.574.5257
dakinkinmyhair@hotmail.com
www.plaitform.com