PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Baker
JUNE 11
MAIN STAGE THEATRE | FILM | ART | MOVEMENT
HEARTS ABOVE US
SOLO CHICKEN PRODUCTIONS - THE SPIRIT PROJECT
Join The Spirit Project, a company of artists with and without intellectual and physical disabilities in a moving tribute to ourselves.
A multi-disciplinary explosion of art, theatre, music, and film. Directed by Lisa Anne Ross, created and performed by the company and featuring a roster of all-star collaborators including music composition by Kylie Fox and videography by Strike Pictures, this show is a tribute to ourselves.
What moves the heart?
HEARTS ABOVE US, examines who we are as individuals, what moves us and makes us awesome. We are mothers, we are sons, caretakers, and friends. We are artists, bakers, comedians, and backwards words aficionados. We are sassy, luminous, and dreaming of a pontoon.
But who are we when we are together?
We are silky and silly. We are ooey, gooey maroon. We are mischief on a spoon.
We are better together.
SHOWTIMES
75 Minutes
All Ages
AUDIENCE NOTES
Hearts Above Us is designed to be a ‘relaxed performance’ so we hope it will be accessible to all. However, there are some overlapping voices.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN-AFFORD
We believe that theatre is for everyone, and try to offer affordable options to make sure there are no financial barriers in the way of anyone coming out to see a show.
If you are able to afford the full price, we encourage you to do so. If price is still a barrier, please reach out to Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com
Volunteers see the show for free!
Sign up to volunteer here.
SOLO CHICKEN PRODUCTIONS - THE SPIRIT PROJECT
New Brunswick / Traditional land of the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik & Peskotomuhkati
The Spirit Project is a company within a company (Solo Chicken)! Solo Chicken Productions is a performing arts company located on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik / Wəlastəkewiyik (Fredericton) in New Brunswick. We foster the creative arts through the creation and development of new works of physical theatre, the facilitation of community collaborations and by offering accessible arts-based programming. The Spirit Project, run in partnership with L’Arche Fredericton and the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, is a company of artists with and without intellectual and physical disabilities whose mission is to share the joys of inclusive living and create dynamic, engaging, luminous art. Since 2019 we have met weekly to train, perform, eat, laugh, and create in community.
CREDITS
Director/Performer - Lisa Anne Ross
Assistant Director/Performer - Kaylee MacNeil
Composer - Kylie Fox
Sound Designer - Sean McCormick
Costume Designer - Becca Wiegers
Head of Wardrobe/Performer - Dr. Lynda Ross
Set Design - Andrea Evans
Prop/Visual Art Design - Angela Black (Open Your Art)
Film Production - Ariana Martinez, Lance Blakney, Gordon Mihan (Strike Pictures)
Technical Director - Chris Saad
Stage Manager - Jordan Comeau
Performer - Chianne Babineau
Performer - Rochelle Casey
Performer - Noah Deas
Performer- Veronica Grondin
Performer- Christopher Hammel
Performer- Maya Hickey
Performer- Mark Hickey
Performer- Madelin Hik
Performer- Sue Hill
Performer - Alex Klepic
Performer- Lauren Low
Performer- Jon McMath
Performer- Cassandra Mazariegos
Performer- Mary Mersereau
Performer – Courtney Steeves
Performer- Kyra Thomas
Performer- Stacey Vandecaveye
Performer- Alex Waugh
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Partners: The Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Open Your Art, L’Arche Fredericton
Funders: Canada Council for the Arts, Fredericton Community Foundation, SOCAN Foundation, Government of New Brunswick, City of Fredericton, Government of Canada
ACCESS NOTES
Accessible Ticket Pricing: This performance has pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com.
COVID: Masks are available on site and encouraged/appreciated but not required. Event is general admission and social distancing may not be possible.
Transit Access: The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6+, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165.
Physical Access: The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.
Stadium Seating: Fixed stadium seats fold down and are 16.5 inches deep and 20 inches wide from the inside of each (shared) armrest. Front row seating is on the same level as the entrance and can be reserved in advance by emailing info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. There are stairs leading to the rest of the rows, 7 inches high and 17 inches deep. There is no handrail. Armless chairs are available upon request and will be placed in the front row, they are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
Bathrooms: There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.
Environmental Sensitivities: We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.
If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place, please email Accessibility Coordinator, Sara at SGrahamAccessibility@gmail.com.
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