Rachel Meyer
Mama, do we die when we sleep?
October 15 & 16
8 PM
Freemasons Hall of Edmonton (10318 100 Ave NW)

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As we age and change throughout our lives, we undergo an iterative process of defining and redefining our reality. It is a matter of survival, or comfort, or artistry. We seldom notice that any act of definition, however poetic, relies on establishing limitations. The path narrows as we go; our world shrinks, becomes more and more banal. There are less and less surprises.

Inspired by my two year old daughter’s question: “Do we die when we sleep?”, this work explores the emotion of wonder. Imagination and dream-space infiltrate responsibility and conformity, as some necessary invitation to possibility.

Choreography in collaboration with the artists: Rachel Meyer

Performance: Eowynn Enquist, Josh Martin, Rachel Meyer, Calder White

Rehearsal Direction: Ariana Barr

Swing: Ariana Barr, Christoph von Riedemann

Composition: James B. Maxwell, after Frédéric Chopin, Berceuse Op. 57 in D-flat Major

Creative Support: Heather Myers

Set Design: Rachel Meyer

Costume Design: Kate Burrows

Lighting Design: James Proudfoot

Lighting Technician: Gabe Raminhos

Set Fabrication: Sylvain Senez

Sound Technician: Sylvain Senez

Production Assistant: Adrian de Leeuw 

Producer: Jeremy Mendes


Special thanks to Steph Cyr for their collaboration as dance artist and performer during the initial creation and premiere of this work, and to Stella Arbel for inspiring the work.

Funding / Support: This project acknowledges the support of the Scotiabank Dance Centre, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, Left of Main, the Dance Deck, the Dancing on the Edge Festival, and the Canada Council for the Arts.