Driven by the mandate to provide emerging artists with access to the means of production, the First Sight Performance Festival is described by Theatre Lab’s Artistic Director, Michael Orlando, as "A platform for creators to take massive risks, without the financial pressures of mounting a show."

A grand total of 3 staged readings, 2 solo works, and 2 musicals were selected by Theatre Lab and performed at Toronto’s, Unit 102 Theatre. Over 25 artists across multiple disciplines took part in the three-week series of new work, with performance space and logistical support provided by Theatre Lab.

First Sight Performance Festival

Suede Couch
by SARAH KATZ
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The Smartphone Hymnal of Unmentionable Darkness
by MICHAEL ILIADIS
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Dead End
by JONNY SUN
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Being Brave
by NICOLE MAROON
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Lost Boy
by FRANCES KONCAN and JUSTIN OTTO
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You Know My Name, Not My Story
by JEWELLE BLACKMAN
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Girl’s End: A Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
by JENNA WARRINER and DANIEL ABRAHAMSON