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Premieres April 2025

photograph by Fran Chudnoff

Part lecture-demonstration, part contemporary dance show, part Queer clown turn,
“Bad Poetry!” is a testament to how loving your own poetry leads to self acceptance.

Bad Poetry : Live in Toronto!

What Toronto Audiences said...
 
"Fantastic performances! Halifax, you are in for a massive treat!"
 
"Wonderful show! Loved it!!!"
 
"So funny, clever, poignant, silly, educational, totally amazing!"
 
"Absolutely fabulous!!!! Thank you, Sara!"
 
"I had so much fun!"
Bad Poetry : Live in Halifax!
OutFest / The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen Street
April 23 @ 8pm
April 26 @ 6pm
April 27 @ 12:15pm
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photograph by Fran Chudnoff

It's a dance show. It's a support group. It's a world view.

Created by : Sara Porter

Performed by : Sara Porter and Jessie Garon

Creative Consultant : Katherine Duncanson

Clown Consultant : John Turner

 
Supported by generous contributions from The Lindy Green Family Foundation,

KM Hunter Foundation, and Toronto Arts Council.

“Sara Porter is an unforgettable being onstage.” 
  Lucy Rupert, Blue Ceiling Dance Blog

 “Rare and nuanced performance that could actually raise our cultural IQ.”   Rita Bozi, springboardperformance

“Outrageously funny & brutally vulnerable ... a mature woman who isn’t afraid to be just that.”   Scott Charles, Writer’s Block, San Francisco

“Smart, funny, and poignant... a tour de force.”
Karen Bernard, Artistic Director, Performance Mix Festival, New York City

“Irreverent and soulful ... Sara Porter is magnificent. I'm awestruck!"
  Niegel Smith, Artistic Director, The Flea Theatre, New York City

"Wildly original and endlessly thought-provoking" 
Heidi Sopinka, Author, The Dictionary of Animal Languages

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