177. The Cup | Four Minutes Twelve Seconds (Studio 180 Theatre)

Welcome back to the 177th 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 177th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Four Minutes Twelve Seconds, written by James Fritz, presented by Studio 180 Theatre, directed by Mark McGrinder, and starring Megan Follows. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the ethical challenges of being a good parent, the inadequacy of retributive justice, and an unconventional detective from Avonlea.  Four Minutes Twelve Seconds is playing at Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON) until May 12th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://studio180theatre.com/productions/four-minutes-twelve-seconds/   CONTENT WARNING: Four Minutes Twelve Seconds contains discussions of sexual assault, child pornography, implied spousal abuse, and toxic masculinity; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.  Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Four Minutes Twelve Seconds. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:40:24] 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 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] 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]