This is How We Got Here

james downing, martin julien


deb drakeford, martin julien


THIS IS HOW WE GOT HERE is about the enduring resilience of the human spirit in times of sorrow, and the capacity we all have for forgiveness. Lucille and Paul have lost their son Craig to suicide. Through a non-linear narrative, the broken pieces of a story come together in a heartbreaking journey to find a way forward after the death of a child.


Directed by Eli Ham

Written by Keith Barker

Performed by Peggy Coffey, James Downing, Deb Drakeford and Martin Julien

Costume Design by Isidra Cruz

Sound Design / Composition by Deanna Choi

Stage Managed by Kathleen Hemsworth.


This co-production with Concrete Theatre was made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council and our community of individual donors.