Welcome back to the 158th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 158th episode we bring you a duet reviewof the I Love You and It Hurts, an anthology of three forum theatre pieces – “The Walkover” by Cedric Martin, “Mother” by Lindsey Middleton, and “Be a Friend” by Jessica Moss – presented by Theatre of the Beat, directed by Max Cameron Fearon. Join Ryan Borochovitz and new guest Ethan Persyko, as they discuss the perks of being a Spect-Actor, the intersections between theatre and social work, and how small changes can make a big difference

I Love You and It Hurts was performed in Toronto at Hart House Theatre on November 29th, 2023, as part of its cross-Canada tour. To learn more about the show, see Theatre of the Beat’s website: https://theatreofthebeat.ca/i-love-you-and-it-hurts

CONTENT WARNING: I Love You and It Hurts deals with many social and personal issue, including but not limited to: domestic partner abuse, elder abuse, toxic masculinity, and suicidal ideation. This review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. If you are struggling with any of these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below: https://gersteincentre.org/ https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/

Less importantly, this review contains SPOILERS for I Love You and It Hurts. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:14:30] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If the production is ever remounted and you intend to see it, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.

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