284. The Cup | Karma (Pleiades Theatre)

Welcome back to the 284th 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 284th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Karma written by Aksam Alyousef, directed & dramaturged by Ash Knight, and presented by Pleiades Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Katie Crompton, as they unveil the beauty of scenic specificity, unpack the impact of performing multi-generational trauma, and praise the subtle yet blunt portrayal of our violent histories.Karma plays at Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace (16 Ryerson Ave.) from May 1 - May 17, 2026. This review contains SPOILERS. The episode will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:08] 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:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Katie Crompton – Instagram: @katiercrompton // Upcoming Performance : Glee Cabaret with Small but Mighty Productions - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/glee-cabaret-tickets-1987355816746 - Follow @smallbutmightyproductions_ for more information! 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].