Upcoming Performances

• Wed Oct 1, 2025 – 7:30 PM (ET)

• Thurs Oct 2, 2025 – 2:30 PM (ET)

• Thurs Oct 2, 2025 – 7:30 PM (ET)

• Fri Oct 3, 2025 – 7:30 PM (ET)

• Sat Oct 4, 2025 – 2:30 PM (ET)

• Sat Oct 4, 2025 – 7:30 PM (ET)

• Sun Oct 5, 2025 – 2:30 PM (ET)

Presented in Native Earth’s Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, first floor of Daniels Spectrum.

Getting approved to work in Canada as a migrant farm worker seems like the opportunity of a lifetime for Diego, a new father from Guatemala. However, this dream quickly becomes a nightmare upon arrival as he is forced into dangerous work, unsanitary and cramped living conditions, and is economically exploited.

James, a long-time worker in the program from Jamaica, works hard and takes Diego under his wing as he tries to advocate for changes to make the farm and program a safer place for workers.

As the injustices pile up against these workers, and the system provides little opportunity for recourse, the play asks – can anything be done to better support workers in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program? How can we as Canadian citizens work to ensure fair and safe working conditions for those doing essential work for Canada’s economy and ensure a sustainable food system?

Harvest Justice: Twice the Speed of Lighting, written by Catherine Frid, is an interactive Forum Theatre presentation that was created through interviews and conversations with 15 current and former migrant workers who shared their experiences. After seeing the play, audiences will be invited to discuss the issues, direct the actors, or roleplay their ideas to discover how we can all create positive change.

Advisory: This production depicts the exploitation of migrant workers on Ontario farms, performing jobs that make them vulnerable to unsafe working conditions, harassment, and exploitation. Triggers include depictions of racism, insulting gestures, and physical and emotional harm.