Morro and jasp: 9-5Morro and Jasp have had it with the daily grind and have decided to launch their own startup business. They are full of big dreams, bigger expectations, and even bigger Market Growth Potential (whatever that means). What could possibly go wrong?
This show promises to be anything but business as usual. Performed and Created by Heather Marie Annis and Amy Lee Direction and Dramaturgy by Byron Laviolette Costume Design by Joanna Yu and Heather Marie Annis Set Design by Joanna Yu Lighting Design by David DeGrow Sound Design by Lyon Smith Multimedia Design by Trevor Haldenby With additional design/construction/inspiration by Erin Birkenbergs, Bryan Eaton, Joey Morin, Anna Treusch, Laura Gardner & Jamie Monteiro Production History2014/15 Factory Theatre Season, Toronto, May 2015
Factory Wired, Toronto, May 2014 Press and Praise |
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"The genius of Morro and Jasp is how they appeal to that spirit of childhood that we all still carry with us but too often forget we have. The duo so clearly reminds us of the essence of play that their show produces a feeling of joy as well as laughter. I waited far too long to get to know their wonderful way with comedy. Don’t you make the same mistake."
★★★★ Stage Door
"A hilarious send-up of corporate culture that pays lots of theatrical dividends...9-5 is a world premiere, but I have a feeling it’ll be around for a long time. If there were stock, I’d invest."
NNNN NOW Magazine
"The Amy Poehler and Tina Fey of Canadian clowning"
★★★ (Out of four) Globe and Mail
"One of Toronto theatre's best feminist teams...Superbly heartbreaking"
★★★ (Out of four) Toronto Star
"Heartwarming and moving with just enough satire to undercut the sugar and deliver the medicine...delightful comic relief."
★★★★ My Gay Toronto
"They made the audience spill two drinks, burst into tears, cringe, groan, smile and damned nearly piss themselves with laughter."
Mooney on Theatre
"Absolute. Perfection."
BroadwayWorld.com
"A delightful mix of sharp one-liners, Pochinko-style clowning and heart-warming endings"
Canadian Jewish News
"No matter where you work, or what you do, you will find yourself howling in recognition at the range of ridiculous workplace situations on offer."
Sprockets and Greasepaint
"They have risen to clown fame in our great city, and for good reason. They are hilarious. They are so well timed, so well tuned, and so gosh darn fun that seeing them perform for 75 minutes will leave you with sore cheeks from smiling so much."
Theatre Isn't Dead
"Engaging and delightful, heartwarming and sweet and constantly laugh-out-loud funny."
TWISI Blog
"The childish layer added to every grown-up problem is what makes the clown sisters so undeniably loveable. Whether you are 'upper management,' 'lower management,' or not management at all, this show has a laugh for you."
The Theatre Reader
"Irrational, sensational and irresistible...It’s anyone’s guess why Morro and Jasp still haven’t found their rightful place on a Canadian postage stamp"
Toronto Stage.com
"You’ll be surprised by how engaging they are...perfect comedic timing complete with outlandish chemistry"
The eXTRA Mile
Appearance on Metro Morning on CBC Radio
Appearance on Global Television
Preview in NOW Magazine
★★★★ Stage Door
"A hilarious send-up of corporate culture that pays lots of theatrical dividends...9-5 is a world premiere, but I have a feeling it’ll be around for a long time. If there were stock, I’d invest."
NNNN NOW Magazine
"The Amy Poehler and Tina Fey of Canadian clowning"
★★★ (Out of four) Globe and Mail
"One of Toronto theatre's best feminist teams...Superbly heartbreaking"
★★★ (Out of four) Toronto Star
"Heartwarming and moving with just enough satire to undercut the sugar and deliver the medicine...delightful comic relief."
★★★★ My Gay Toronto
"They made the audience spill two drinks, burst into tears, cringe, groan, smile and damned nearly piss themselves with laughter."
Mooney on Theatre
"Absolute. Perfection."
BroadwayWorld.com
"A delightful mix of sharp one-liners, Pochinko-style clowning and heart-warming endings"
Canadian Jewish News
"No matter where you work, or what you do, you will find yourself howling in recognition at the range of ridiculous workplace situations on offer."
Sprockets and Greasepaint
"They have risen to clown fame in our great city, and for good reason. They are hilarious. They are so well timed, so well tuned, and so gosh darn fun that seeing them perform for 75 minutes will leave you with sore cheeks from smiling so much."
Theatre Isn't Dead
"Engaging and delightful, heartwarming and sweet and constantly laugh-out-loud funny."
TWISI Blog
"The childish layer added to every grown-up problem is what makes the clown sisters so undeniably loveable. Whether you are 'upper management,' 'lower management,' or not management at all, this show has a laugh for you."
The Theatre Reader
"Irrational, sensational and irresistible...It’s anyone’s guess why Morro and Jasp still haven’t found their rightful place on a Canadian postage stamp"
Toronto Stage.com
"You’ll be surprised by how engaging they are...perfect comedic timing complete with outlandish chemistry"
The eXTRA Mile
Appearance on Metro Morning on CBC Radio
Appearance on Global Television
Preview in NOW Magazine
Videos
Videography and Editing by Trevor Haldenby
Music by Lyon Smith
Music by Lyon Smith