NUMBERS

Numbers takes place in modern-day Afghanistan, and tells the story of a female captain in the Canadian military. Written by Bronwyn Carradine and directed by Kathryn Shaw, Studio 58’s artistic director, Numbers offers a peek into the world of the Canadian military from a woman’s perspective, trying to fit into an organization that’s not always welcoming nor respectful to women. Issues of sexual harassment, prejudice, rivalry and morality are all conquered in this vignette of angst. The actors are able to physically and emotionally express the perils of a military career. Kudos to the actors who convey sexual harassment and violence and in doing so allow the audience to feel empathy and to not disengage. The title’s meaning becomes clear at the end as the audience discovers the playwright’s intention: to acknowledge that it is more than numbers. - MJ Ankenman