Rhymes with Vinegar : a theatre that questions and brings people together

On Friday, February 6 at Le Sésame Theater, audiences discovered Ça rime avec vinaigre, a work that is both intimate and powerful, inspired by a true story. What begins as an ordinary incident in a schoolyard quickly triggers a series of decisions that raise important questions. On stage, a mother’s voice unfolds with strength as she defends her 7-year-old son and sheds light on deeper issues of listening, justice, and representation.

Through inventive staging that blends theatre, poetry, slam, and documentary elements, the performance sensitively conveyed a complex reality without ever becoming didactic. The audience was attentive, often moved, sometimes surprised, and always engaged.

Presented as part of Black History Month, Ça rime avec vinaigre reminded us of the importance of creating spaces where stories that are too often overlooked can be told, heard, and understood. Thank you to the artists for this sincere offering and to the audience for showing up.

Thank you to Katia Café-Fébrissy for this meaningful exchange. Thank you to the audience for being present and for taking the time to participate in our creative activities. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who continually strengthen our welcome. Thanks as well to Les Tréteaux de Kingston, the Réseau de soutien à l’immigration francophone de l’Est de l’Ontario, Réseau Ontario, Les Voyagements, the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario, and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est for their support. Thank you to Normand Dupont and Célia Galas for the post-show discussion. Thank you to ACFOMI and the Maltby Centre for presenting their services.

Elementary and secondary students from École secondaire publique Mille-Îles also had the opportunity to take part in a workshop as part of Black History Month through the PassepART program of the Fédération culturelle canadienne-francaise during Katia’s visit.