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Basic Training is a story about family; about my relationship with my mother.Upstage Host Eric Sukhu spoke with writer/performer Kahlil Ashanti about Basic Training, presented as part of Zoofest. Below is an abridged version of the interview, edited by Estelle Rosen, CharPo Editor-in-Chief.
UPSTAGE
Is this the first time you’re presenting Basic Training?
ASHANTI
First time at Zoofest but not the first time in Montreal. Sold out performance at Centaur in 2004; also set ticket sales record in 2004 Fringe Festival. Good to be coming back to Montreal.
UPSTAGE
Has it changed much since then?
ASHANTI
Yes. We’ve played Broadway and have continued to refine it. The show you’re getting is the best version.
