235. The Cup | Genref*ck: Reina & Never Walk Alone (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre)

Welcome back to the 236th 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 236th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Genrefuck – a double-bill of two solo shows, Reina by Augusto Bitter & Never Walk Alone by Julie Phan – presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss brand mascots, pole dancing, and what happens when you throw blenders at the wall to see if they stick. Genrefuck is playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON) until May 31st, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/genrefuck/ This review contains many SPOILERS for Genrefuck, and the two shows contained therein, WITHOUT our customary separation between spoiler and non-spoiler sections. If you intend to see the production, proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz 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]