The World Premiere of R.A.V.E., a transformational dancefloor seminar designed to unlock your true potential with the power of dance.
It’s a dance party. It’s a theatre show. It’s a rave opera for desperate times.
Me Time is one of Toronto’s favourite underground DJs, known for her inclusive events and infectious energy on the decks. She teamed up with Outside the March to “remix” live performance styles, bringing interactive theatre to the dancefloor to tell the story of a futuristic wellness startup and a founder forced to face the music.
The result was an immersive mashup like no other. R.A.V.E. is parody meets autobiography; Black Panther meets Severance; Oprah meets Daft Punk.
✨ No rave experience required ✨
Created, co-directed and performed by Me Time
Co-devised and co-directed by !Kona
An immersive experience brought to you by
The R.A.V.E. Institute and Outside the March
in association with Luminato Festival Toronto
DANCE INTO A NEW YOU
Previews
June 9, 2024 – 8PM
June 12, 2024 – 8PM
Regular Performances
June 13 – 16, 2024 – 8PM
*Please note Sunday, June 16th’s performance will be filmed
Location
Downsview Airport Lands
123 Garratt Blvd
Near Wilson Subway Station – parking available
Detailed travel instructions
Approximate runtime
135 minutes
Audience advisories
Loud music. Flashing lights. Haze. Audience interaction.
R.A.V.E. was commissioned and developed by Outside the March as part of our TD Forward March Program. Read more here.
See the full program here.
ACCESS + FAQ
> Read R.A.V.E. full access and venue guide <
Created in collaboration with the accessibility team at Luminato Festival Toronto.
Includes detailed venue information and walkthrough, detailed show content and more.
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Wait, so, what is this? Is it a rave? Is it performance? Is it real? Is it fiction?
Yes!
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Please oh please answer the question.
It’s a mashup. It’s part dance party, part theatrical experience, part self-help parody.
If you still have questions after this FAQ, shoot us an email and we’ll answer them… probably.
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Do I have to dance?
Are you breathing? ✅ Is your heart beating? ✅ Then you are dancing!
This is a playful interactive and participatory experience on the dancefloor where dancing is encouraged. You’ll be invited to fully participate at your own pace, physical ability and comfort level.
Worried about your dance moves? Feeling self-conscious? Or just not at home on the dancefloor? That’s okay! You won’t be put on the spot or in the spotlight. A curious, open mind is all you need!
We welcome those using mobility devices and who can’t stand for long periods of time. Dancefloor seating will be provided so that you can be part of the action.
No matter your definition of dance, you’re in good hands at The R.A.V.E. Institute.
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Can I sit?
If you need and/or want to sit, we have a designated area with chairs on the dancefloor that can accommodate wheelchairs, too.
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How loud will it be?
A little loud—it is a dance party, after all. We have earplugs available for every audience member, free of charge, if you want them.
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What if I need somewhere quiet because I’m overstimulated; somewhere to rest, recharge, take medication, etc.
We have a quieter, comfortable “Sanctuary Space” near the dancefloor, facilitated by two professional staff and managed by Psylush; and a quiet space in the lobby helmed by our box office staff, including an active listener managed by Held Agency. Read more about our Sanctuary Space and Active Listener in our Access Guide.
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I read the access guide but I have more questions about accessibility.
No worries. Just email info@outsidethemarch.ca
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Do you have any further ticket discounts?
Outside the March has limited tickets available for audience members in financial need. Just email laura@outsidethemarch.ca to request a single free ticket, no questions asked. Or donate to the program “caffè sospeso”-style and give a stranger the gift of an evening at the theatre. Donate here: https://outsidethemarch.kindful.com/
Where is this happening?
It’s happening at The R.A.V.E. Institute Head Offices, located at Downsview Airport Lands, 123 Garratt Blvd just a short boogie from Wilson Subway Station.
It’s about 40 minutes by TTC from St. George Station, pretty much a straight shot up the 1 Yonge-University Line. There is free parking on site.
CLICK HERE for detailed travel instructions and maps.🪩
What is this place?
The venue is formerly the home of Downsview Airport, and houses runways, hangers, offices and more. It’s currently operated by Northcrest Development as an exciting arts and culture venue, and will ultimately be one of the largest urban development projects in Canadian history. R.A.V.E. will be performed in one of the venue’s former office spaces operated by Bombardier Aerospace.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Citizens to our head offices for the first time ever,” says The Founder, The R.A.V.E. Institute’s enigmatic chief executive officer and resident DJ. “This is unlike any dancefloor you’ve ever experienced.”
“Raves have a long history of transforming unlikely industrial spaces into sites of imagination, wonder and fun. R.A.V.E. is no different. I invite you to follow your curiosity and embrace the adventure to this exclusive one-of-a-kind venue.”
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Who is The R.A.V.E. Institute?
They’re a secretive tech startup and our co-producing partner. Their mission is to cultivate human potential and social change through communal dance experiences…
Join the movement at rave.institute
THE FOUNDERS
2024 Spring Season
R.A.V.E. by Me Time completes our founder-focussed Spring 2024 Season, joining our upcoming production of A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney by Lucas Hnath.
Meet two complicated corporate founders as they grapple with late-stage capitalism, retro-futurism and the dystopian hubris of utopian thinking.
It’s a cool season for a warming world.
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- June 9 - 16, 2024
Downsview Airport Lands
123 Garratt Blvd
