Vuk Cvetanovic • 7 Feb, 2025
On February 15, following the performance of Controlled Damage at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, audience members will be dazzled, as they are pulled back in time to experience the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20s and the Harlem Renaissance with Renaissance: Official Black Out Night After Party, curated by Hors Pair Social, the latest edition of Black Out Night at the NAC.
Controlled Damage, by playwright Andrea Scott, whose previous work includes award-winning plays Better Angels: a Parable and Don’t Talk to Me Like I’m Your Wife, tells the tale of Viola Desmond, a trailblazing figure in the fight for civil rights in Canada. After the performance on February 15, show attendees will be invited to Renaissance: Official Black Out Night After Party. Taking place in the NAC’s Canada Room, overlooking the scenic cityscape of the national capital, attendees will be able to dance the night away in feathers, pearls, fringes, and all the finery of yesteryear. Period-appropriate dress is encouraged!
With all-star musical performances by the Lionyls, Miss Mcleod, and sounds provided by Music by Jayel, this event, which is open to audiences to all attendees of the February 15th performance of Controlled Damage, though the event is catered to those above the age of 18. The afterparty, in conjunction with the prior play, will offer Black audiences, as well as their guests, a unique opportunity to enjoy the vibrant musical performances that the Black community has to offer. As always, everyone is welcome to join Black Out Night, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and celebration.
For tickets for Controlled Damage Black Out Night, visit: https://arts.nac-cna.ca/en/syos/performance/9462