“Ian Kamau spins sadness into the sublime” - CBC Arts
The Apollo is proud to present Loss, produced by The Theatre Centre, at the Under The Radar Festival.
Loss brings an intergenerational family story to life through a stunning blend of live music, video, and powerful storytelling. Created by the Canadian visionary Ian Kamau and his father, famed documentarian Roger McTair, this multimedia performance dives deep into grief, healing, and the strength of community.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a journey that will move your spirit and spark conversations. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of theater, where every moment pulls you deeper into an immersive, emotional experience.
Produced by The Theatre Centre, presented by the Apollo at Under the Radar
Credits:
Creator and Performer: Ian Kamau
Writers: Ian Kamau and Roger McTair
Filmmaker: Tiffany Hsiung
Video Designer: Jeremy Mimnagh
Composer & Music Director: Bruce A. Russell
Environment Designer: Javid Jah
Lighting Designer: Shawn Henry
Dramaturg & Rehearsal Director: Aislinn Rose
Co-sound Designer: David Mesiha
Co-sound Designer: David Heeney
Tenor Saxophone: Dennis Passley
Guitar: Dyheim Stewart
Composer of PULSING: Njo Kong Kie
Costume Designer: Cat Calica
Stage Manager*: Hazel Moore
Producer for the Theatre Centre*: Liza Hersh
Production Manager & Technical Director*: Navid Amini
**with thanks to our original Production Manager/Technical Director Daniel Bennett, Associate Production Manager/Technical Director Maya Royer, Stage Manager Tara Mohan, and Producer Rachel Penny.
Creation + Funding
Loss was premiered at Luminato 2023, produced by The Theatre Centre.
Residency is generously supported by:
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Why Not Theatre, School without Borders, and TO Live
Loss was originally produced by The Theatre Centre at Luminato 2023.
The Theatre Centre is a nationally recognized live-arts incubator and community hub in Toronto, Canada. Residency is The Theatre Centre’s structured two-year program (sometimes longer!) providing groups/artists with the necessary space, funding and mentorship to craft ideas still in their infancy into finished works that are provocative, innovative, and ambitious. The Theatre Centre looks for good ideas, drawing them to projects led by directors, designers, composers, choreographers, architects, visual artists, and even a neurologist. Residency facilitates a highly collaborative artistic process that starts by asking: “what do you need?”
“Ian Kamau spins sadness into the sublime” - CBC Arts
The Apollo is proud to present Loss, produced by The Theatre Centre, at the Under The Radar Festival.
Loss brings an intergenerational family story to life through a stunning blend of live music, video, and powerful storytelling. Created by the Canadian visionary Ian Kamau and his father, famed documentarian Roger McTair, this multimedia performance dives deep into grief, healing, and the strength of community.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a journey that will move your spirit and spark conversations. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of theater, where every moment pulls you deeper into an immersive, emotional experience.
Produced by The Theatre Centre, presented by the Apollo at Under the Radar
Credits:
Creator and Performer: Ian Kamau
Writers: Ian Kamau and Roger McTair
Filmmaker: Tiffany Hsiung
Video Designer: Jeremy Mimnagh
Composer & Music Director: Bruce A. Russell
Environment Designer: Javid Jah
Lighting Designer: Shawn Henry
Dramaturg & Rehearsal Director: Aislinn Rose
Co-sound Designer: David Mesiha
Co-sound Designer: David Heeney
Tenor Saxophone: Dennis Passley
Guitar: Dyheim Stewart
Composer of PULSING: Njo Kong Kie
Costume Designer: Cat Calica
Stage Manager*: Hazel Moore
Producer for the Theatre Centre*: Liza Hersh
Production Manager & Technical Director*: Navid Amini
**with thanks to our original Production Manager/Technical Director Daniel Bennett, Associate Production Manager/Technical Director Maya Royer, Stage Manager Tara Mohan, and Producer Rachel Penny.
Creation + Funding
Loss was premiered at Luminato 2023, produced by The Theatre Centre.
Residency is generously supported by:
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Why Not Theatre, School without Borders, and TO Live
Loss was originally produced by The Theatre Centre at Luminato 2023.
The Theatre Centre is a nationally recognized live-arts incubator and community hub in Toronto, Canada. Residency is The Theatre Centre’s structured two-year program (sometimes longer!) providing groups/artists with the necessary space, funding and mentorship to craft ideas still in their infancy into finished works that are provocative, innovative, and ambitious. The Theatre Centre looks for good ideas, drawing them to projects led by directors, designers, composers, choreographers, architects, visual artists, and even a neurologist. Residency facilitates a highly collaborative artistic process that starts by asking: “what do you need?”
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Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Accessibility
The Apollo is here for everyone. Artists, audiences, and all supporters should be able to experience The Apollo fully and in a way that is comfortable for them.
The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.