135. The Cup | Perceptual Archaeology (Crow’s Theatre)

Welcome back to the 135th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 135th episode we bring you a duet review of Perceptual Archaeology (Or, How to Travel Blind), written and performed by Alex Bulmer, directed by Leah Cherniak, presented by Crow’s Theatre and the Fire and Rescue Team. Join Mackenzie Horner and Alicia Plummer, as they discuss their own travel experiences, the incredible life of blind explorer James Holman, and how one can and should approach travel in different ways. Perceptual Archaeology is playing at the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until June 25th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/perceptualarchaeology CONTENT WARNING: Perceptual Archaeology touches on the themes of ableism and depression; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Perceptual Archaeology. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:19:33] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists:  Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]