FESTIVAL 2022
The 24th annual festival took place on May 3-6, 2022 at Arts Court Theatre. The Audience Choice Award as well as the Jury’s Choice Award was awarded to Nuit!
Nuit by
Sophie Goyette-Hamels
Inspired by over 60 written submissions around the theme of a night out, Nuit blends big movements and recollections of drunk memories through the interdisciplinary style of dance-theatre to try to piece together what exactly happened the night before.
Sound Designer: Karim Rostom
Stage Manager: Tamara LaPlante
Production Assistant: Nat Habib
Performers: Glenys Marshall, Sarah Ivanco, Jaden Croucher, Alix Latour, Crystal Rosas, Frances Quilty
One Night Only by
Lily Lachapelle
After an unexpected (but not unwelcome) act of bravery, two travellers are invited to spend the night in a woodsy safe haven. The zombie apocalypse isn’t the best time for a dinner party, but how bad could it possibly be?
Director: Canda Habonimana
Assistant Director: Douglas Newham
Stage Manager: Seth Thomson
Actors: Harley Wegner, Leila Tamim, Stefanie Hitgano, Corinne Viau
Remake by
Julia Dan
On the set of his “new’’ movie, a Director (who hasn’t made anything worthwhile since the 90s) wants to remake his blockbuster film in order to profit off of its past glory. He gathers the stars of his old cast, now expecting them to bring new feelings of youth and fervour to their characters. Not everyone is up to the task.
Director: Alissa Chayer Demers
Stage Manager: Jackie Tilgner
Actors: Glenys Marshall, Simon van Wesenbeeck, Diyah Sanwalka-Harris, Camille Landry, Sophie McPhail-Guay, Sine Robinson
Snap! by
Doug Newham
Join undefeated champs, cocky upstarts, and grizzled old hands coming out of retirement for one last dance for half an hour of jokes, training montages, and slapping the table when the cards match. It's the ultimate sports play. The ultimate sports play - Snap!
Director: Meagan Le Duc
Stage Manager: Emily Mallett
Actors: Luke McCaskill, Mika Argyle, Jordan Quayle, Corri McRae, Billy Mott
So, You're Stuck In An Underground Bunker by Harley Wegner
Nuclear war has decimated planet earth and all that remains are 5 young people in an underground bunker. Will our heroes thrive together underground, or kill each other in a rage induced by dirty dishes?
Director: Maëlys Wega
Assistant Director: Julia Graham
Stage Manager: Kennedy Fiorella
Actors: Catherine Mona, Maisy Elspeth, Matthew Gambhir, Janani Suthan, Meadow Agar
Two Separate Goodbyes
by Meagan Le Duc
Two Separate Goodbyes is about two unassociated strangers: a middle-aged man and a teenage boy, who visit their dead loved ones, showcasing two different stages of grief. Having processed his wife’s death for nine years, the man is at a period of wanting to better himself, whereas the boy – after the new passing of his mother, is filled with anger towards her and the world.
Director: Florence LeTarte
Stage Manager: Rhéa Sawan
Actors: Vanessa Morris, Guillaume Marie