“I think the very fact that we’re here means that we understand…the intersections between class and other various forms of discrimination,”—Kathryn LeBlanc
Patrick Teed
Dealing with dark themes such as addiction, depression, and domestic abuse, the UOMTS’ version of American Idiot is both a bitter political screed and a testament to the importance of friendship and solidarity.
In this cabaret-style production, called Miscast, male performers were called on to belt out their favourite female-centric broadway tunes, while the females sang their favourite male songs.
This power of art is part of the reason why the CSD hosted a Disability Arts Night as part of this year’s Disability Justice Week. The night featured performances from current and former students, as well as other artists visiting the U of O for the event.
