I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me

“I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me” is a loving dedication to community

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content warning: Explicit mention of suicidal ideation in the fourth paragraph.  When I first listen to the ethereal harmonies introducing Catherine Hernandez’s I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me, I feel a sense of belonging. It’s as if I was invited right into the play: a warm campfire where “a grieving young mother [ . . . ] shares stories with her fellow women of colour” under the night sky. Adapted by SFU alum and the frank theatre’s director, Fay Nass, this musical explores themes of resilience, lust, and the intersections between poverty…

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