226. The Cup | A Public Display of Affection (Studio 180 & Crow’s Theatre)

Welcome back to the 226th 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 226th episode we bring you a Duet Review of A Public Display of Affection, written and performed by Jonathan Wilson, directed by Mark McGrinder, co-presented by Studio 180 Theatre and Crow’s Theatre. Join Ryan Borochovitz and special guest Robert Sekulovich, as they get personal, political, and downright vulnerable, discussing the responsibility of queer elders to their community, the craft of autobiographical reminiscences, and the moral arc of history. A Public Display of Affection is playing at Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until April 20th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/a-public-display-of-affection CONTENT WARNING: This review discusses themes of homophobia, violence against LGBTQ+ people, the rising tide of global fascism, and particularly the catastrophic loss of queer life during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Viewer discretion is advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for A Public Display of Affection. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:28] 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 Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]