Loss
Ian Kamau
Produced by The Theatre Centre Presented by The Apollo and the Under The Radar Festival
“Ian Kamau spins sadness into the sublime” – CBC Arts
The Theatre Centre is proud to announce The Apollo and the Under The Radar Festival‘s presentation of Loss.
Loss brings an intergenerational family story to life through a stunning blend of live music, video, and powerful storytelling. Created by the Canadian visionary Ian Kamau and his father, famed documentarian Roger McTair, this multimedia performance dives deep into grief, healing, and the strength of community.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a journey that will move your spirit and spark conversations. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of theater, where every moment pulls you deeper into an immersive, emotional experience.
Creator and Performer: Ian Kamau
Writers: Ian Kamau and Roger McTair
Filmmaker: Tiffany Hsiung
Video Designer: Jeremy Mimnagh
Composer & Music Director: Bruce A. Russell
Environment Designer: Javid Jah
Lighting Designer: Shawn Henry
Dramaturg & Rehearsal Director: Aislinn Rose
Co-sound Designer: David Mesiha
Co-sound Designer: David Heeney
Tenor Saxophone: Dennis Passley
Guitar: Dyheim Stewart
Composer of PULSING: Njo Kong Kie
Costume Designer: Cat Calica
Stage Manager*: Hazel Moore
Producer for the Theatre Centre*: Liza Hersh
Production Manager & Technical Director*: Navid Amini
**with thanks to our original Production Manager/Technical Director Daniel Bennett, Associate Production Manager/Technical Director Maya Royer, Stage Manager Tara Mohan, and Producer Rachel Penny.
January 9, 2025
to January 11, 2025
Tickets are
The Apollo Theatre, New York City
Thursday, January 9 @ 8pm
Friday, January 10 @ 8pm
Saturday, January 11 @ 2pm and 8pm
AGES 13+
This performance is 90 minutes
Loss is a deeply honest, live retelling of an intergenerational family story, written by Ian Kamau and his father Roger McTair. This multi-media performance begins as a mirror into a winter of depression, then slowly unravels the mystery surrounding the death of his paternal grandmother Nora Elutha Rogers. An orchestration of memories using live music, video, and storytelling, Loss is an exploration of grief in Afro-Caribbean communities and an immersive experience towards healing shared with the audience.
Note: This production contains flashing images and describes the experience of grief in Afro-Caribbean communities. It is appropriate for audiences aged 13 and older.
