“It’s directed by Andre Sills, a fine actor, developing into a thoughtful, sensitive director. The production is directed with care so that the stories unfold in a measured way so we are aware of the issues of each character and can assess them carefully. Each character has issues important to them. It’s important not to make the play seem like a bunch of characters ranting. André Sills does a lovely job illuminating each character’s issues with nuance and detail.”

“It’s a funny, engaging and revealing story of a family being torn apart just as their neighbourhood of Little Jamaica is being torn asunder by the incessant sound of jackhammers…

As Richard, [Conrad] Coates reveals, he’s just a good ‘ole boy. His stoic portrayal as a hard-working immigrant to Canada is terrific. His monologue about how he ended up in Canada instead of the United States is tender and heartfelt…

As Rachel, Celia Aloma is fabulous as a young woman on the verge of making a life for herself while putting her regrets and resentments behind her.”

“Stratford audiences have come to know [André] Sills as a gifted actor, with dozens of memorable performances across Shakespeare’s canon. But at the helm of Get That Hope, Sills makes a compelling case for his parallel career as a director, building on the promise he showed behind the scenes of ARC’s Gloria in 2022… all in, it’s a robust interpretation of [Andrea] Scott’s text, and a pleasant step forward from Sills’ last directorial outing.”

“Back in 2018, Scott was inspired by watching Stratford’s revival of O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” It got her wondering why there were no Canadian dramas about ordinary Black families….
the play’s themes and its characters will have you nodding along and laughing in recognition. Make sure you get to ‘Get That Hope.'”