Polaris is pleased to present a Shadow Cast performance of the film Repo! The Genetic Opera, Friday evening following Opening Ceremonies!

Repo! The Genetic Opera was the collaborative creation of artist Terrance Zdunich, musician Darren Smith and director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-V). Originally written for the stage, this film features dark, heavy themes through edgy tunes. It is set in the near future, when the planet is plagued with organ failures and desperate citizens turn to one super biotech corporation, GeneCO, to save them. However, when a patient neglects to pay for their organ transplants, GeneCO sends in Repomen to reposess them. Along with a twisted premise, the film also features a very ecclectic cast, from actors like Anthony Stewart Head (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Paul Sorvino (Romeo and Juliet), Bill Moseley (Devil's Rejects) and Alexa Vega (Spy Kids), to musicians like Ogre and Sarah Brightman, and even famous heiress Paris Hilton.

The Shadow Cats is Toronto's shadow cast, as well as the first ever shadow cast in the world to perform for Repo! The Genetic Opera. Their first show took place on January 3rd, with only under three weeks to rehearse and no DVD or screener copy to refer to. The success of their shows sprouted a wave of shadow casting in the Repo! fan community. Currently, there are over 20 different Repo! Shadow Cast Troupes all across North America, and even in Europe.

Fans of comedy and inappropriate dirty jokes, the signature Shadow Cats performance also adds a humorous, and sometimes scandalous twist to what is seen on screen. The Shadow Cats continue to perform monthly shows at the Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor Street West, Toronto). They wish to make the Repo! experience a cult tradition that will last for many years to come.

For more information, visit The Shadow Cats' website.