Welcome back to the 256th 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 256th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation is between our Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner and the Director, Costume and Production Designer of the production Romeo Pimp which we recently covered and the Artistic Director of The King Black Box Sophie Ann Rooney. Together they unpack Sophie's creative process — from conceptualizing and designing a piece to bringing Romeo Pimp to life. The conversation dives behind the scenes into rehearsal-room stories, explores the layers of symbolism Sophie wove into the production, and delves into her reflections on what happens when some audience members miss the subtle details embedded in her work.CONTENT WARNING: This conversion about the play Romeo Pimp contains depictions, references, or implications of sexual exploitation & trafficking, grooming & psychological abuse, mental health & dissociation, substance use, violence, threats & intimidation, verbal & sexualized language themes of consent, power, and identity. If you are a victim or survivor of human trafficking, or think someone might be, please contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline to be connected with support services or law enforcement in your community. The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline can be reached 24/7 by phone at 1-833-900-1010 or online at www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca.Follow Sophie Ann Rooney – Instagram: @shotbylofaFollow The King Black Box – Instagram: @thekingblackboxFollow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com