Written & Directed by Andrew Kushnir
April 21 – May 10, 2026
Studio Theatre at Streetcar Crowsnest, Toronto
Pictured: Andrew Kushnir. Photo by: Dahlia Katz
This poignant new play delves into the complexity of personal and national histories—how they’re shaped, distorted, silenced, and passed down across generations. We can’t wait to share it with you.
The Story:
After publishing a eulogy for his celebrated watchmaker grandfather in a national newspaper, Andrew is met with an unexpected accusation in the comments section. What follows is a 19,000-kilometre journey across Ukraine and Europe, fueled by haunting questions—and the rare timepiece he’s inherited.
Retracing his grandfather’s path as a soldier and immigrant, Andrew uncovers a family mythology with far-reaching consequences for today. In a world where history is both a weapon and a wound, his search pulls him deep into the fading stories of a Ukrainian village, the wreckage of Russia’s full-scale invasion, and the silence left by the dead.
Originally featured at Lincoln Center, NYC, The Division is a gripping exploration of identity, legacy, and the slyness of memory. With his signature blend of documentary theatre and intimate storytelling, Kushnir confronts the unspoken truths that shape our lives—past and present.
BUY TICKETS NOW“[ KUSNIR] HAS EMERGED AS ONE OF
ONTARIO’S TOP DIRECTORS.”
The Globe and Mail
“[ PROJECT HUMANITY’S] UNCONVENTIONAL
APPROACH TO STORYTELLING… IS BEAUTIFULLY
CRAFTED, REFRESHING, AND CAPTIVATING…
PRESENTED IN REVOLUTIONARY WAYS.”
MetRadio
