A Theatre Direct Production
In association with the assembly theatre
When Kyle trashes his high school art classroom, they call in social worker Ami. Jenny hides in the rubble to be there for her friend. No one is telling the truth about what’s going on in the world. Kyle feels…oppositional.
World Premiere
THE ASSEMBLY THEATRE
1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
Written by one of Canada’s most well known and award winning playwrights, Syndrome gives teenagers a voice to speak truth to power.
Commissioned by Theatre Direct, this new play wrestles with adolescence in the face of the constant barrage of doomsday messaging and a future with no guarantees. Walker, known for his distinctive, gritty, and fast-paced adult tragicomedies, turns his unflinching gaze to high school classrooms–a first for the prolific playwright.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 PM (Opening Night)
Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 PM
Friday, March 13 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 14 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 15 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
$25 Regular
$15 Student/Artsworker
Available for School Bookings!
Upcoming Performances 2026
March 3-6, 2026 – The Assembly Theatre
CREATIVE TEAM
Featuring
Sarah McVie
Tony Perpuse
Madeleine Brown
WRITTEN BY: GEORGE F. WALKER
DIRECTOR: LISA MARIE DILIBERTO
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: KATE WALKER
STAGE MANAGER: CONNER BUSTAMENTE
PRODUCTION MANAGER: AAHELI MUKHERJEE
COSTUME COORDINATOR and SET & PROP DESIGN: AMANDA WONG
LIGHTING DESIGN: CHIN PALIPANE
SOUND DESIGN: LYON SMITH
PRODUCED FOR THEATRE DIRECT BY: ALEXIS EASTMAN
