Trace: Powerful Potrayal of Duty, Sacrifice and Strength through the Keys of a Piano
Written by Kennedy Fiorella, in Yana Meerzon’s theatre criticism class at the U of Ottawa
The story of familial sacrifice is one that runs through Canadian identity. In Jeff Ho’s Trace, he masterfully “traces” his family history through the three generations of women who came before him. As he physically embodies the characters of his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ho reveals not only his own family secrets, but completely immerses his audience through the music of their pasts. Through expert direction and captivating acting, Factory Theatre’s production of Trace at the National Arts Centre delivers a powerful evening of emotionally harrowing experiences which gives new life to Ho’s ancestors with every note played. …