MONKS
By Veronica Hortigüela & Annie Luján
Presented by The Theatre Centre

Following a sold out run at the Toronto Fringe, a remount at the Crow’s Theatre Cabaret, and having graced Intermission Magazine’s list of top theatre picks of 2024, this cult (forgive us, Father) favourite is back again!
Are you there God? It’s us, MONKS. The monks who reside in the hilltop monastery have always lived in total isolation. When the Abbot ventures into town, two medieval Brothers take the opportunity to invite a wagon full of strangers to their austere abode. Trying to complete their tasks of counting lentils, caring for their donkey, and keeping the monastery standing becomes the quest of a lifetime. Accept the invitation and join the monks on a journey for a good time in this shockingly dumb interactive clown show featuring magical realism, live music, unbridled chaos, and every interpretation of the word ‘ass’.



Credits
Veronica Hortigüela as Brother
Annie Luján as Brother
Co-Directors: Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján
Production Manager: Dylan Tate-Howarth
Sound, Costume, Set Design and Props: Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján
Veronica Hortigüela (she/her) is a Scarborough-born and raised actor, clown, and playwright who graduated from TMU’s Theatre Acting program. Her performance credits include: Feast (Upcoming – Tarragon), The Bidding War (Crow’s Theatre), Bremen Town (NextStage, Dora nomination – Best Ensemble), Prodigal (Crow’s Theatre, Howland Co.), Casimir and Caroline (Howland Co., Dora Award – Best Ensemble), Little Women, Every Little Nookie (Stratford) and Dry Land (Cue6, Globe and Mail 10 Best Productions 2018).
Annie Luján (she/her) is a Dora Award-winning Costa Rican-Canadian actor and clown. She is a graduate of the 2022 Soulpepper Academy and Concordia University. As a clown, Annie has trained/worked internationally in Italy, the U.S., and across Canada. Her credits include: A Little Closer (The Vault at Coal Mine – Upcoming) Last Landscape (Buddies in Bad Times/Bad New Days), Peggy Pickit Sees the Face of God, King Lear (Soulpepper), Comedy of Errors (The Grove) and Storybook Search (Bad Hats).
Tickets are $30 | *Discounts are available for anyone who may be looking for financial accessibility, including students, seniors, arts workers, and our West Queen West neighbours. Please email or call us at [email protected] / (416) 538-0988 to ask about discounted tickets.
This performance is 75 Minutes
Venue
BMO Incubator
Performance Dates
Wednesday, February 26 – 7:30pm
Thursday, February 27 – 7:30pm
Friday, February 28 – 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Saturday, March 1 – 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, March 2 – 2:30pm
18+ Age Recommendation
Please be advised that MONKS uses mature language, partial nudity, strobing lights, abrupt sound or lighting cues and audience participation. If you have an allergy to lentils, you should not see this show.
Improvisation: Since MONKS uses improvisation in large parts of the show, we cannot promise any one outcome of a game.
Sensory: MONKS contains many instances of sensory stimulation. This may include: loud music, interaction with props, and water/food being sprayed around the space. Please use your discretion when deciding to attend.