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Commotion Introduces: PlayME | First Metis Man of Odesa
Commotion Introduces: PlayME | First Metis Man of Odesa
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35 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
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Podcast episode
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PlayME is transforming the way we experience theatre by turning contemporary plays into bingeable audio dramas. In this episode, First Métis Man of Odesa (Part 1), a real-life love story that spans continents, a pandemic and an invasion. Matt, a Canadian Metis playwright, falls for Mariya, a Ukrainian actor, during a theatre workshop in Kyiv. They kindle a year-long romance through emails before meeting in Toronto, igniting a whirlwind love affair. But as they face the challenges of a long-distance relationship, doubts creep in for both. Just before the pandemic hits, they receive life-altering news, testing the strength of their bond and the viability of their future together. First Metis Man of Odesa is by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova. More episodes of PlayME are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/5qK8Yesw
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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