ETC is pleased to present the Canadian Premiere of RUINED by Lynn Nottage from August 13th-

28th (Preview August 12th) at the Lunchbox Theatre. We need volunteers for the run of show

and would like to know if you can help?

If you can volunteer as an usher, please e-mail your interest to monice.peter@ellipsistree.ca.

Thank you for taking the time to review and respond to our request.

Thanks, hope to hear from you soon!

Monice Peter

Sr. Apprentice, Ellipsis Tree Collective

www.ellipsistree.ca

RUINED

By Lynn Nottage

A CANADIAN PREMIERE

AUGUST 13-28, 2010

RUINED

A Canadian Premiere

Directed by Valerie Planche

Starring the women of Ellipsis Tree Collective

The setting for this tale is a small mining town nestled in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a place

ravaged by the atrocities of sexual violence and war. Mama Nadi, a sharp and savvy business woman,

runs a bar where both soldiers and rebels partake in the drink, and in the women who seek refuge there.

In an ongoing battle of fight or flight, they do what they must to survive.  Does Mama provide asylum to

these women for protection or profit? And when her will is put to the ultimate test, can Mama put a

price on a human life? This is a haunting and powerful tale of resilience and courage:

an unforgettable journey of the human spirit.