Performances

Actors in the show hold up illuminated images of the close up of people's eyes

Ensemble in Melanie Bennett’s From Solitary to Solidarity: Unravelling the Ligatures of Ashley Smith. Directed by Andy Houston. Set design by Gill Lesperance. Costume design by Sharon E. Secord. Lighting & Video design by Paul Cegys. [March 2014]

The Department of Communication Arts produces a series of performances each year created by faculty, students, and visiting artists. Performances are open to the public. Please join us!

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IMMOLATION

Illustration of a theatre poster of a red man burning with flames going into him and the title "IMMOLATION"

Directed by: Pam Patel 

Assistant Direction & Text Development by: Sepehr Reybod 

Created collectively by: the ensemble 

Performances: March 20 - 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm,

Student Matinee: Friday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets: $15 General Public / $10 students / $5 High school

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Venue: Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages

IMMOLATION is an artistic and powerful devised piece on rebellion and freedom split into four movements. Inspired by the stories of real freedom fighters, the ensemble aspires to delve into the nuances of their own interpretations of freedom. Loosely inspired by the theme of decolonization, director Pam Patel aims to delve into how these characters are shaped by their stories and how they interact together.  

During this experience the characters find themselves exploring a myriad of intricate and nuanced subjects, such as class distinctions, status quo, rebellion, safe spaces, the struggles faced by the trans community, and matriarchy, all set against the broader backdrop of the pursuit of freedom. At its core IMMOLATION is about finding out what freedom is. There are costs to freedom, scars we gain and sometimes we lose ourselves for it. Come explore what freedom means to you and join the fight.  

Before the show, attendees are encouraged to participate in the interactive engagement area. Doors will be open 30 minutes prior to the performance, allowing the audience to interact with installations that mirror the thematic focal points of IMMOLATION and delve into the creative inspiration behind this innovative work. Within the theatre gallery, spectators are invited to fully immerse themselves in a thematic exhibition designed to extend the world of the play to the world right in front of us. Attendees are also invited to stay after the production to participate in a talkback with the cast and creators.  


We don't want to "spoil" anyone's experience of this production; so, we will avoid giving away too much content information when promoting the play. It's often the unexpected, shared moments and plot twists that capture our audience's imagination and create lively debate and conversation beyond the performance.

However, we're also conscious that these moments can be distressing for some individuals. If there are certain themes that you know would cause you distress or discomfort, we encourage you to contact a representative from the Theatre and Performance Program to find out more about the production before you book. You can email us at uwtheatreperformance@gmail.com