Fish at the Bottom of the Sea

I offer you my absence.

My silence.

My stillness.

The darkness of our night.

—N. Schafenacke

Fish at the Bottom of the Sea  tells a story of death and grief through a thoughtful intertwining of poetry, circus and sound to uplift us as a community, while challenging our art forms and ourselves as artists.

CREATIVE TEAM

Leda Davies — Eve, Choreographer

Nicole Schafenacker — Playwright, Dramaturg

Lizz Hobbs — Director

Ashley Weckesser — Sound Designer

Anne-Marie Hivert — Stage Manager

Previous Mentorship from: Lin Snelling (Movement), Scott Smallwood (Sound)

Photo Credit: Mike Tan

“It was fun to watch and moving. Perfect for that moment in time.” — M. Chalifoux, Photographer

“...beautifully written and performed.” — E. Dewar, Circus Educator

“a lovely, challenging, interesting and specific performance.”

— Annie Dugan, Executive Producer, Alberta Circus Arts Festival

“I honestly have no words to describe how inspiring and heartwarming it was . . . I loved your piece and admire how seamlessly you merged the world of theatre & circus.”

— S. Olatre, Circus Artist

Read More about the process of Fish at the Bottom of the Sea

The Screaming Goats Collective gratefully acknowledges support from Canada Council for the Arts, as well as creation and development support from DJD Dance Centre Creative Residency Program, cSpace King Edward, and Firefly Circus and Theatre.

In the Fire

For Holly Treddenick, Artistic Director of Femmes du Feu Creations, a not-for-profit arts organization, and co-owner of The Bank Art House in Welland, Ontario IN THE FIRE is the opportunity to capture stories from her Father’s experience as a Firefighter, with his input.

IN THE FIRE shares an understanding of firefighting with a wider audience - to appreciate and understand the work they offer - but also pay tribute to the influence Treddenick’s Father has had in her life.

Through the creation of set pieces, aerial dance, inventive apparatuses, and projection, IN THE FIRE captures, re-interprets and shares important stories from Treddenick’s father, who is also the last living founder of the Winnipeg Firefighter Museum. During the 30 minute performance, all are invited into a reflective space to witness the evolution of a father/daughter relationship, to stir a sense of hopefulness in their own lives, and “light the fire”. 

“This show is about fire,” Treddenick said. “But this show is also about memories, trauma, and my relationship with my Dad. It’s an homage to all the Firefighters out there, and to all those who have lost something or someone to fire.”

CREATIVE TEAM

Concept & Creation by: Holly Treddenick

Direction: Monica Dottor

Performer (s): Holly Treddenick

Original Score: John Gzowski

Dramaturge & Aerial consultant: Angola Murdoch

Costuming: Sara Torrie, Tanis MacArthur, Stacie Patterson

Lighting Design: Peter Benedetti

Video Projection: Peter Benedetti

Set Design: Peter Benedetti

Apparatus Design and Build: Upstage Fabrication

Accessibility Consultant: Erin Ball

Memoir & Movement: Sara Porter

Past Collaborators

Choir: Opus 8

Choreographic Dramaturge: Sara Poole (CCAFT Residency collaborator)

Aerial coaching and dramaturgy: Angola Murdoch

Accessibility Consultant: Alex Bulmer

IN THE FIRE has been generously supported by the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, Theatre Gargantua, MICC Commissioning Group at THOH and PEAK Performances at Montclair State University.