Unmute
Premiered 2020
UNMUTE premiered in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month in November 2020. UNMUTE is a forum theatre piece that addresses the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19.
While a family’s life may seem normal from the other side of the screen, abuse is lurking behind closed doors. Immerse yourself in this important and timely piece that gives audience members the chance to rehearse scenarios for real life. Audiences are invited to participate in the story, contributing their own experiences and changing the outcomes of the scenes. By using the forum theatre model, audiences will learn skills and resources for how they can make a difference.
Content Advisory: UNMUTE deals with abuse, and assault. Not recommended for audiences under the age of 13.
Special Thanks
UNMUTE was commissioned by: DART (Domestic Assault Review Team of Waterloo Region), Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council and Keeping Families Safe and special thanks to MCC and Martin Counselling and Mediation.