CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
UNSETTLED November 7th 2024 7pm
This film follows artists Caroline Hebert, Stephen Lytton, Kat Zucomul'wat Norris, Sandra Pronteau and Julia Siedlanowska throughout their co-creation of the original play Unsettled on the theme of 'disability’. The film, produced in honour of the late beloved Elder Kat Norris, shines light on their process and the meaning of the play. Unsettled was originally developed in 2018 as part of a workshop at the Heart of the City Festival, then later, in partnership with Theatre Terrific in a further workshop in 2019, and finally, as a documentary film, produced by Theatre Terrific and Lantern Films, paired with an educational resource for schools to learn about the work and themes within it.
The film premiered at the Heart of the City Festival on November 7th 2024 at the Carnegie Community Centre.
You can watch the film online now! Click below.
Image description: Indigenous artist, disability activist, and poet, Stephen Lytton, sits in a forested area, on a log, in front of a fire, wearing a long black leather jacket with two red bear paw designs sewn on the front.
TREE DRUM (RE-MOUNT IN DEVELOPMENT)
"TREE DRUM" is told by Bill Beauregarde (Cree/Enoch.) It explores the personal life story and experience of Indigenous theatre artist Bill Beauregarde, who was taken from his family at the age of three. Bill shared the story with long-time friend and theatre artist, Susanna Uchatius (Austrian/Eastern European), that at 9 years old, while in a group home, the crab apple tree in the backyard repeatedly called to him. It wanted to be a drum. So, Bill cut the tree down and made his first drum. This was the beginning of a remarkable journey - an intuitive discovery of who he is.
After sharing conversations over the past three years,the "TREE DRUM's" branches grew. The story of the journey stretched from the past represented by two youth, Clayton Shanoss (Nisga,Gitxsan) and Isaiah Harewood, and into the future, as acknowledged Elder, Bill Beauregarde, keeps the drum heartbeat alive.
Image Description: Tree Drum Poster: Indigenous drum with a drawing of a tree in the middle.
HARVEST 2024
Throughout the year, Theatre Terrific offers classes and workshops led by practicing professionals throughout the Lower Mainland, and beyond. The classes aim to professionally develop the artistic and theatre production skills of the members of our communities. In Spring every year, we invite the graduates of these classes and members of our communities (everybody is welcome) to audition for a new production. Then, by September, we present the show to the general public; It's simply the year's harvest!
The show is developed through a collaborative process with the artists; we start only with a general concept and then build characters and scripts through weekly creative workshops.
PROXIMITY: The Space Between Us
Amidst the improbability of connections forming around us, "Proximity: The Space Between Us" , co-created by an all-abilities cast, delves into the delicate balance of distance and connection.
Through a series of interconnected narratives that open into a realm of infinite possibility, this physical theatre piece embraces the emotional and physical complexities that define our shared humanity, inviting audiences to reflect on the threads that unite and separate us.
Key Themes: Connection, Distance, Fate, Relationship, Possibility
Co-directed by Laen Hershler and Susan Bertoia
Presented at Vancouver's Fringe Festival
Location: Sculpture Grove, Granville Island
Dates: September 6 & 13, 2024. @ 5:30pm
September 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024 @ 3:30pm
*ASL interpreted*
Accessible performance