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.
Collectively Created by the Ensemble
Directed by: Pam Patel
Assistant Direction & Text Development by : Sepehr Reybod
Performances: March 20 - 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Student Matinee: Friday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages
Cast
Quinn Andres
Jaime Borromeo
Maddie Cranston
Nika Ghorbani
June Sung
Iman Yousefi
Creative Team
Director - by Pam Patel
Assistant Director & Text Developer - Sepehr Reybod
Set Designer - Trevor Schwellnus
Costume Designer - A.W. Nadine Grant
Lighting Designer - Siobhan Sleath*
Sound Designer - Gill Brook
Sound Design Mentor - John Gzowski
Prop Coordinator - Shaw Forgeron
Acting Coach - Brad Cook
Fight Choreography - Daniel Levinson
Production Team
Stage Manager – Emily Zandbergen
ASM of Props - Paula Bornacelli
ASM of Wardrobe - Hanna Freitas
Production Manager – Janelle Rainville
Assistant Production Manage - Alex Brown
Technical Director - Chris Greenhalgh
Technical Coordinator of the Theatre of the Arts - Emma Alderman
Scenic Painter - Madeline Samms
Supervising Dramaturg - Sorouja Moll
Sound Supervisor - Carlos Fernandez
Head of Carps - Devon Maclean
Head of Props - Anna Whitehead
Head of Wardrobe - Abhishek Bommali
Head of Lighting - Jasmine Rajaballey
Publicity & Outreach Associate - Connor Khoja
Crew:
Carpentry
Ashley Abbott
Aysha Adnan
Charlotte Levinski
Theo Patterson
Trayquan (Tray) Stay
Makeup
Morgaine McEvoy
Wardrobe
Lilian Lam
Morgaine McEvoy
John Stapleton
Cinthya Tran
(Costume Shop Work-Study)
Sound
Thalia Criollo Guerrero
Jessica Li
Lighting
Thalia Criollo Guerrero
Vivian Dai
Jessica Li
Linus Ma
Malachi Wolters
Props
Quinn Hetherington
Lex Podrats
* The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).