Altar’d

Photo | Chris Randle

Photo | Chris Randle

Choreography and Performance | Alexis Fletcher

Visual Design and Film | Sylvain Senez

Music | Sigur Ros

Text | St. John of the Cross

Narration | Christopher Robins

Costume | Alexis Fletcher

Duration | 18 minutes solo performance

World Premiere | July 2016 | Harbour City Theatre, Nanaimo, BC | InFrinGinG Festival

Vancouver Premiere | July 2016 | Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver BC | Dancing on the Edge Festival

Altar’d is a solo piece inspired by the universal human truth that times of fear and difficulty, often in the form of an unexpected life event, can trigger a period of intense introspection, spiritual development, and personal growth. This 17-minute piece is set to an evocative soundscape by the Icelandic group Sigur Ros, and includes a projected film created by Sylvain Senez.

Supported by Ballet BC, Crimson Coast Dance and Dancing on the Edge.

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Altar’d est une pièce solo inspirée par la vérité humaine universelle selon laquelle les périodes de crainte et de difficulté, souvent sous la forme d’un événement inattendu de la vie, peuvent déclencher une période d’introspection intense, de développement spirituel et de croissance personnelle. Cette pièce de 17 minutes est mise en musique par le groupe islandais Sigur Ros et comprend une projection visuelle créée par Sylvain Senez.

Soutenu par Ballet BC, Crimson Coast Dance et Dancing on the Edge.

Film Version:

With the generous support of The Norman Rothsein Theatre, Mary-Louise Albert, and Chutzpah! Festival Vancouver.

Videography and Edit | Peter Smida

Choreography and Performance | Alexis Fletcher

Visual Design | Sylvain Senez

Music | Sigur Ros

Text | St. John of the Cross

Narration | Christopher Robins

Premiere | October 2018, Vernon Performing Arts Centre.