Deepak Morris' Shorts bombs in Toronto

Well, I finally got the report on the Toronto show(s).

There were more people at the curtain-raiser than at the actual show. That says something, I suppose. The curtain-raiser was at the Royal Ontario Museum. The show was at the Lula Lounge.

Here's the report from the general manager of Rasik Arts:
"This is what I would say -There were about 60 people in attendance all told. For the most part the audience reception was warm and the laughs came more or less where we expected. At the Lula, we played the Talcum powder scene with the actor doing the actual letter writing. It gave the piece a clearer narrative and a better rythm. One audience member (born in India, then UK and now Canada, but visits India often) recognized this scene was a reference to a recent mass suicide of village farmers to protest the lack of government support during drought and thought it was a very clever way of taking a stab at government without being too grisley. My personal favourite was the Inspector scene, due in large part to a very strong performance by the actor playing the over-earnest tourist guide. The Matchmaker scene also played very well -- the laughter having a decidedly female tone to it. –
Sheila"

The report from the director is too depressing to post.