Blackbird tells the story of Ray, fifty-five, who after years in prison and subsequent hardships, has a new identity and has made a new life for himself, thinking that he cannot be found. Una, twenty-seven, has thought of nothing else; upon seeing a photo of Ray in a magazine, she has arrived unannounced at his office. Guilt, rage, and raw emotions run high as they recollect the passionate relationship they had fifteen years ago, when she was twelve and he was forty. 

BLACKBIRD

October 1-October 18, 2025

Hope United Church

2550 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

Tickets Regular: $49.72 | Student/Artist (ID required upon entry): $24.86 (Prices include HST)

For the BLACKBIRD program, click HERE.

Cyrus Lane–Ray

Kirstyn Russelle–Una

Lucy Janisse–Girl (Note: this character is a surprise–we intentionally wait to share the program with the audience until after the performance so they cannot anticipate her arrival) 

Dean Deffett Director

Sequoia Erickson Costume Designer

Nolan Moberly Sound Designer

Lauren Cully Set & Props Coordinator/Production Assistant

Christina Fox Fight & Intimacy Director

Sam Hale Production Manager

Ben Tuck Stage Manager

About the Author

Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.