ALL THAT BINDS US

Setsun, Kamar, Shams, Mands, and Maria look like the quintessential faces of a diversity and inclusion poster. It’s Canada Day and they’re going to the club. But things aren’t exactly as they seem… and who is this Kit guy? All That Binds Us is a live/live-streamed devised theatrical piece that weaves through time and space exploring the stories that bring individuals together into a complex and ever-shifting globalized community. At its heart, All That Binds Us is a contemplation of place, belonging, and an attempt to manifest cohesion in an increasingly fragmented world.

Created by Reneltta Arluk, Makram Ayache, Lebogang Disele, Jenna Rodgers, and Amena Shehab with thanks to Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo, Barry Bilinsky, Tai Amy Grauman, Nadien Chu, and Sheldon Elter.
Direction: Reneltta Arluk*
Dramaturgy and Assistant Direction: Jenna Rodgers
Script Weaving: Makram Ayache
Stage Management: Kennedy Greene*
Performance: Makram Ayache, Amena Shehab, Lebogang Disele, Nadien Chu*, Sheldon Elter*, and Tai Amy Grauman.
Set, Costume, and Lighting Design: Elise CM Jason
Sound and Video Design: Effy Adar
Choreography: Richard Lee Hsi*
Production Management: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant Set, Costume, and Lighting Design: Even Gilchrist
Video and Sound Design Mentorship: Kalli Melenius of Freebird Entertainment

*The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.

There will be a handful of tickets available for a socially distanced and masked LIVE audience as well as the opportunity to view the live-stream of each performance from the comfort of your own home from anywhere around the world.