Looking forward to FRONTIER

We are thrilled that the esteemed, multi-disciplinary theatre artist and long-time GRT collaborator Jamie Konchak (GIANT, Something To Do With Death) will be leading her first devising project, FRONTIER, with Ghost River Theatre alongside Co-creator and Director Eric Rose and an exciting team of designers.

GRT supports the development of new work through a significant investment in creative research, often bringing together teams of devising collaborators for multiple development phases. It’s this devising process - a total art approach inspired by the artistic practice of our Artistic Director Eric Rose - which ultimately creates unexpected and impactful moments in which all the elements of theatre are synergized. So when an idea for a new project is on the cusp of active creation, we bubble with anticipation.

FRONTIER is such a project, scheduled for three weeks of first phase development at our home in West Village Theatre in February 2024 with the support of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Handsome Alice Theatre. During this first phase, the artists will collectively explore and develop the theatrical language and aesthetics that will form the foundation of FRONTIER.

Jamie Konchak

FRONTIER - A Sneak Peek from Jamie Konchak:

FRONTIER is a 90-minute devised theatre piece that explores the paradoxically defiant and soft themes of motherhood and gender non-conforming women in the 1800’s in Alberta. It is filled with dauntless climbs through grief, identity and the unending urge of the rebel to seek truth through the dangerous and inspiring landscapes of the Western Rockies and the capitalist traps of the patriarchy. One of the key source materials we will be working with is Canadian author Gil Adamson's book of poems, ASHLAND. The worlds of the women heroes in our source materials were violent, physically severe, yet at turns sublime; the rocky bed of a cold creek tearing at our heroes’ bare feet as she runs from the twin brothers of the abusive ex-husband she murdered, parallel to velvet of her baby’s cheek against her warm breast as she nurses it, the cushion of pine supporting them. 

“She is unsure which way to go/ Upriver or down?/ Pursued by dogs she wades backward/ through the cane break/ to erase her scent.” (Gil Adamson, Ashland)

Stay tuned to follow the journey of FRONTIER as it develops from concept to stage.

The Scoop from Edinburgh Fringe

UPDaTES from our artists in Edinburgh

Marina Buston and Anton deGroot in Edinburgh, August 2023.

Ghost River Theatre’s Tomorrow’s Child is running until August 28th at Edinburgh Fringe.

From Anton deGroot, Technical Director, Tomorrow’s Child

So I’m two weeks in from landing here in Edinburgh. Jetlag has been defeated, the inner city fully explored, and of course: Tomorrow’s Child has been set up, installed, and has been running here at the largest Fringe Festival in the world.

Now when I say largest, I’m not exaggerating. As I understand, there are 639 venues (yes VENUES) housing 3613 individual shows. Ours, venue #322, is called Assembly Checkpoint and is located about a 6-minute stroll south of the Royal Mile. It’s a rickety old church-turned-theatre complete with decommissioned pipe organ and ad-hoc trusses for rigging the sound, lighting, and scenery for all eight shows running in rep this month. The performance space is up a grand curved staircase and a punk-rock burger join where beers are cheap and Korn and Limp Bizkit are played loud and unironically on the daily.

Bird’s eye view of Tomorrow’s Child set up in Assembly Checkpoint.

We start our day at 11:00am for our 11:40am show, by setting up speakers, scenery, and seating and making sure all the lighting and sound equipment is running smoothly. For this version of Tomorrow’s Child, we have done our best to get the show running with the single press of a button – the first lighting cue automatically running 42 minutes and 17 seconds after the start of the show. For those of you who’ve experienced Tomorrow’s Child: you know what I’m talking about. For those of you who haven’t, come see for yourselves! I’ve seen the show with an audience four times as of this writing and the look on peoples’ faces when their masks are finally removed is… well, that look reminds me why I choose to make plays for a living.

Audience members being seated before Tomorrow’s Child in Edinburgh.

I can’t say enough about the venue staff here at Checkpoint. Our first day technicians Elissa, Ciara, Jodi, Will, and Jamie got us set up, fine-tuned, and running in less than 8 hours. And alternating shifts during the run are stage managers Bethany and Ellie, sound techs Smurf and Louise, and light techs Jacob and Magnus – each of them extraordinary professionals who have run Fringe before. Without them I can’t imagine how we’d be getting along.

Led by house managers Rosie and Orlah is our team of adventurous ushers who didn’t bat an eyelash at being dressed up in labcoats and dickies to lead each blindfolded audience member by the hand into the theatre. We are supported beyond belief, and so grateful for their hard work.

Marina (centre) with Assembly Checkpoint ushers before our show.

Playing here at the Fringe are artists from all over the world who have brought their best work, their strangest work, their most challenging work, their experimental work, and – just like us – work grounded in where they come from. Big name artists are here as well including RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars Baga Chipz, Victoria Scone, and winner of season 2 Lawrence Chaney, as well as the breakout star of HBO’s Hacks Megan Stalter promising messy mayhem with her show called… well called Messy Mayhem. Phoebe Waller-Bridge of the hit series Fleabag (adapted from her 2013 Edinburgh Fringe hit of the same name) has been spotted taking in shows around the city. For theatre lovers there is the Belgian experimental company Ontroerend Goed presenting their show Funeral, National Changgeuk Company of Korea’s epic adaptation of The Trojan Women, and my personal pick (so far): Dark Noon from co-creators Tue Biering (Denmark) and Nhlanhla Mahlangu (South Africa): brutal reimagining of the history of America as told by seven South African actors. It was a stunning production that I’ll be thinking about for years to come.

Anton.

From Marina Buston, Company Manager, Tomorrow’s Child

Hello GRT Community!

Bringing Tomorrow's Child to Edinburgh Fringe has been thrilling. Very pleased to report that audiences have been feeling very connected to the show and excited by the experience. One audience member asked me after the show if there had been a "scent component" to the experience, which there isn't! She said she could have sworn she smelled something sweet in the air while the baby was being fed. Isn't the human imagination incredible? 

In my time off I have seen some spectacular theatre, and felt so grateful to be in a place where live theatre is a cultural staple in everyone's lives. A product of having a much older theatre tradition than we have in Canada, I suppose. During festival season in Edinburgh it feels like everyone flocks to the theatres to take in as much as they possibly can, and I can't help but hope for our community to harness some of that hunger for live performance too! 

See you soon, friends!

Cheers,
Marina

A SPECTACULAR START TO SUMMER WITH LA BULLE

GRT and CORPUS present La bulle, a stunning mime show for all ageS

“A metaphysical journey of lights, colour, and sound." (onstage blog)                             

Ghost River Theatre invites Calgary audiences to start their summer entertainment with a stunningly beautiful mime show for all ages, coming to Calgary June 28 – July 1. Tickets available here. On a cross-Canada tour from Toronto, La bulle features renowned artist David Danzon as the iconic dreamer Pierrot. Through mime, dance, text, and drawing - and with humour always at his side - Pierrot tries to connect with his audience, ultimately creating bonds with those who are willing to give him a little time.

Photo by Muriel Cavanhac

After discovering La bulle at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, Ghost River Theatre is thrilled to bring La bulle to Calgary for its local premiere. In the words of Ghost River Theatre’s Artistic Director Eric Rose who has long admired the work of CORPUS and is keen to share it with Calgary: "La bulle is spectacular and promises fun for the whole family!” 

La bulle features a unique and magnificent bubble tent and its confined inhabitant, the iconic Pierrot. In this intimate theatrical setting, there is nowhere to hide and yet personal connections seem unattainable. La bulle was conceived long before COVID but its themes of social isolation and distancing took on a profound and universal new meaning during the pandemic. The show also speaks of an equally contemporary paradox: private space in full transparency. It premiered in France and Toronto in 2021 and is currently on a cross-Canada tour.

Full of charm, eloquence, and humour, La bulle promises to enchant those who are seated outside the magical bubble.

https://www.ghostrivertheatre.com/corpus-la-bulle

Preview Performance: June 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Performances: June 29 at 7:30 PM; June 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; July 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Where: West Village Theatre 2007 10 Avenue Calgary, AB

Tickets: starting at $10 (pay what you can) at ghostrivertheatre.com/buytickets

AND THERE’S MORE! Join us before the Friday matinee for the Sunalta Summer Kickoff: 11 AM - 2 PM Friday June 30th on the grounds at West Village Theatre featuring the Taiko Canteen food truck, facepainting, and more family fun!

GRT Announces New Executive Director Christy Offer

Ghost River Theatre is delighted to introduce our new Executive Director, Christy Offer, who will be leading us into an exciting new chapter of growth and artistic excellence! 

“Following a robust search and interview process, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce Christy Offer’s progression to the role of Executive Director beginning Monday, June 12th. Christy joined Ghost River Theatre as its Producer in September 2022 and previously supported Ghost River Theatre as a touring agent, and the Board is confident that her wide range of career experience will enable us to continue to grow our legacy of producing new work for our audiences.” – Hafiz Damji, President of the Board of Directors

As Executive Director, Christy will oversee all aspects of Ghost River Theatre’s operations and business, working closely with our talented team to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and deliver exceptional artistic experiences. Her commitment to pushing boundaries and nurturing artistic talent aligns perfectly with our mission. 

“I am thrilled to be welcoming Christy as co-leader of GRT. I am excited that her extensive knowledge of Calgary’s performing arts community along with her wealth of administrative and international touring experience will help lead GRT into a new era of artistic possibilities.” – Artistic Director Eric Rose

With her extensive experience in arts management and passion for theatre, Christy brings a fresh perspective to Ghost River Theatre. Her innovative approach and proven track record of success make her the perfect fit for our organization. 

“I am excited to co-lead such an exceptional organization and to support its community of adventurous artists.” - Executive Director Christy Offer

Stay tuned for exciting updates and get ready to be captivated by the power of new theatre under Christy’s inspiring leadership. Together, let’s create unforgettable experiences that resonate with our audiences and community. 

Christy holds a BMus (UBC) and an MBA in Arts & Media Management (Schulich School of Business, York U.) Most recently she has been Producer at Ghost River Theatre, and a touring agent for local theatre companies. From 2015 - 2018, she was Curator of the multi-disciplinary Calgary International Children’s Festival. She has an extensive background in presenting and arts management: as Artistic Presenting Manager of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC (2007-2015), she managed the Chan’s presenting activities and in 2015 received a UBC President’s Staff Award for Creativity & Innovation for her work developing the Chan’s community engagement activities. She also managed Arts Commons Presents in 2021-22 as Arts Commons returned to live presenting. Christy has sat on numerous arts boards, including as President of the Western Front Society artist-run centre in Vancouver.

GRT's Tomorrow's Child Headed to Edinburgh Fringe

Ghost River Theatre is over the moon to be headed to Edinburgh Fringe 2023 for a full-month run of our critically-acclaimed sensory experience Tomorrow’s Child. The production is being presented by Assembly Festival, the longest-running venue operator at the Fringe. “Assembly has been very interested in the exciting and genre-defying work of Ghost River Theatre… We look forward to partnering with Ghost River Theatre and supporting the show at the 2023 Fringe” says Jodie Adams, Senior Programmer and Producer with Assembly.

Performances of Tomorrow’s Child will run daily from August 4 - 28 with a preview on August 3 at the Assembly Checkpoint venue in central Edinburgh. Tickets will be available in early May 2023 through Edinburgh Fringe.

ABOUT TOMORROW’S CHILD

Adapted by Matthew Waddell, Eric Rose and David van Belle, Tomorrow’s Child is an immersive, multi-layered sonic adventure based on Ray Bradbury’s compelling sci-fi short story. In the imagined retro-future of 1988, new parents Polly and Peter confront the reality that their baby has been born into an alternate dimension. Will they accept the interstellar divide between parents and child? This celebrated production crafts a landscape of sound for blindfolded audiences that is "the audio equivalent of a five-star dinner." (Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald). Having toured across Canada to critical acclaim since 2014, this summer’s appearance at Edinburgh Fringe marks the exciting international premiere of Tomorrow’s Child.

Tomorrow’s Child artwork by Laura Anzola.

Outside Assembly Checkpoint during Edinburgh Fringe

MAKAMBE SPEAKS MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 5, 2023 

A BLACK WOMAN, A PRAIRIE SKY AND 

THE PONOKA COUNTY FAIR

World Premiere of MAKAMBE SPEAKS Produced by Ghost River Theatre 

in association with Handsome Alice Theatre

Calgary, AB - Ghost River Theatre and Handsome Alice Theatre are coming together for the World Premiere of Makambe Speaks, co-created and performed by Makambe K. Simamba, multiple-award winning playwright and actor. Fragments of stand-up comedy, musical theatre and a few other surprises combine in this fantasia of rage, cultural commentary and 

star-crossed love. Makambe Speaks runs from April 25 to May 6, 2023 at West Village Theatre. 

“I have lived in several places in Canada, and to my surprise, Alberta continues to be the place that feels the most like home. It is a true homecoming to return to Ghost River Theatre and dive into a show that explores both the frustrations and freedoms that create my Albertan identity,” said Makambe K. Simamba. 

“This show is a half celebration, half interrogation that examines those fragments in a casual setting by drawing on elements of stand up comedy and musical theatre. Multidisciplinary solo shows are my thing, so I’m really excited to use my favourite form to shake things up a little, and ask questions about community versus individual identity and how those things come together.” 

Simamba’s intention is to be of service to her community through her ability to tell stories, and in this unscripted and innovative one-woman show, she deconstructs the age-old question “Where are you from? through diverting, bold and experimental storytelling. 

Cast and Creative Team 

Makambe K. Simamba: Co-Creator and Performer

Eric Rose: Director and Co-Creator

Meg Farnhall: Dramaturg

Steve Isom: Lighting Designer

Kristin Eveleigh: Sound Designer

Naomi Esau: Stage Manager

Tauran Wood: Technical Director

Misha Maseka: Vocal Coach

Aldona Barutowicz (Aldona B Creative): Publicist 

Hayley Dechaine (Aldona B Creative): PR Coordinator 

Production Photos by Jaime Vedres

“Makambe Speaks is a roller coaster of laughter and music that invites audiences to consider what it means to be home. Handsome Alice is thrilled to be teamed up with Makambe and  Ghost River in developing this heartfelt and provocative piece” added Meg Farhall, Artistic Producer of Handsome Alice Theatre, who is also the Dramaturg on this production. 

World Premiere of MAKAMBE SPEAKS

Produced by Ghost River Theatre 

in association with Handsome Alice Theatre

April 25 - May 6, 2023 ~ West Village Theatre

For TICKETS and more information, please visit 

https://www.ghostrivertheatre.com/makambe-speaks

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For Further Information, please contact:

Aldona Barutowicz, Publicist  

Telephone: (403) 471-5308 

Email: aldonabpr@gmail.com 

ABOUT MAKAMBE K. SIMAMBA

Makambe K Simamba is a Dora Award winning playwright and actor for her most recent solo work, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers (b current performing arts). She recently co-directed inVISIBLE (Too) at the University of Lethbridge.Makambe is a national award-winning playwright whose work includes Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers, A Chitenge Story, MUD and The Drum Major Instinct. She was the Urjo Kareda Artist in Residence at the Tarragon Theatre for the 2020/21 season. Makambe is a proud Zambian whose intention is to be of service through her ability to tell stories.

ABOUT GHOST RIVER THEATRE 

Ghost River Theatre is an award-winning, devised theatre company expanding the boundaries and identity of dramaturgy, art and live performance. Based at the West Village Theatre in Calgary (Mohkinstsis), Ghost River Theatre prioritizes its collaborators and art above all else though ‘humans-first’ policies, with an emphasis on culture, creation, and community. Every individual involved has an equal voice on how productions are facilitated with Ghost River Theatre, where passion and process are what ignites the hearts of the theatre.

It’s not about selling seats, it’s about the craft and inspiring others. Ghost River Theatre creates a unique experience for its patrons; from the first sentence of a script to the final curtain - expect the unexpected. Guided by Artistic Director Eric Rose, this philosophy has been implemented in over 42 original Ghost River Theatre productions since it’s inception in 1992, garnering over 85 Betty Mitchell awards and nominations from performances across the country and internationally.

ABOUT HANDSOME ALICE 

Handsome Alice is a theatre company, supporting women, non-binary and trans perspectives through creative narratives that fuse art with life. We amplify voices through projects that empower both artists and the community, creating and presenting performances with unique perspectives. We develop, create, and produce theatre works that are inclusive, curious, and rebellious.

GRT Thanks Outgoing ED Kate Stadel

Ghost River Theatre Society extends its gratitude to Executive Director Kate Stadel who left our organization at the end of February. Kate joined GRT in June 2018 and over her five-year tenure, she worked effectively to bring an innovative and thoughtful approach to the administration of GRT, focusing on financial stability, equitable human resource policies, and community engagement. 

“Working on new, and experimental devised theatre is exciting and unpredictable, offering an excellent opportunity to allow yourself to plan, while challenging yourself to be flexible at the exact same moment. Ghost River Theatre has challenged me to stay nimble, while working on a foundation of flexible, equitable, and innovative practices within the arts sector, with some of the city's most talented artists.” - Kate Stadel, outgoing Executive Director.

Kate has been a tireless advocate for artists and arts workers, and in 2020, she was named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 in recognition of this work. Some highlights of Kate's contributions include:

●     Guiding GRT through the uncertainty and tumult of the pandemic with care and ingenuity.

●     Overseeing the premieres of two of GRT's biggest productions: GIANT (2019) and STRUCK (2023). Other show and workshop credits include: SensoryBox,  Gin and Wine Experience, Tomorrow's Child with Vertigo Theatre, Makambe Speaks, Sound Bath, So Dark the Sky, Extinction Song and a host of development workshops and training intensives.

●     Establishing the Ghost River Theatre Endowment Fund through the Calgary Foundation to ensure the future stability of the organization – helping to raise $126,000 in the first five months.

●     Securing new community partnerships and amplifying accessibility to the community through, as an example, a Pay-What-You-Can pricing model.

●     Fostering safe and equitable spaces for Ghost River Theatre artists through a comprehensive, updated Code of Conduct and many human-first policies.

●     Spearheading the renovation and upgrades of West Village Theatre's lobby and theatre space.

●     Contributing to the broader arts sector through PACT advocacy committees and initiating Arts Admin Connect.

“Though I am sad to see Kate’s 5-year tenure at GRT come to an end,” says GRT Artistic Director Eric Rose, "I am also filled with immense gratitude for the incredible passion, expertise and dedication she has brought to our organization and the championing of arts in Calgary. Kate has left an indelible mark on myself and GRT, and we wish her the best with her future endeavors!”

Ghost River Theatre’s Board of Directors will commence a national search for our next Executive Director in the coming weeks. In the interim, GRT'’s Producer Christy Offer and artistic associate Marina Buston will be managing GRT’s operations. Please visit our website or sign-up for our e-newsletter to be kept up-to-date.

Thank you Kate!

Last Chance to See STRUCK

Pictures say everything, and stunning photographs of Ghost River Theatre’s newest production STRUCK, captured by one of our favourite photographers Jaime Vedres, are now in! Here is a sneak peek.

Want to see more? Experience the unbelievable story and breathtaking design of STRUCK live! The production runs until this Saturday, February 11 at West Village Theatre. With only a few more performances left, this is your last chance to see it. Get your tickets today!

STRUCK

Written & Directed by Eric Rose

Featuring

Daniel J. Perryman as Eric, age 21

Nathan Schmidt as Eric, age 41

Christopher Duthie, Understudy / Aminateur

Photos by Jaime Vedres, 2023.

STRUCK MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 11, 2023

TRUE STORY OF SURVIVING LIGHTNING STRIKE

Ghost River Theatre Presents World Premiere of STRUCK

Calgary, AB - Blissfully ignorant, a young man at the tipping point between adolescence and adulthood is struck by lightning, shocking him into a free fall of survival, atonement, and search for self knowledge. Using cutting edge video projections and special effects, STRUCK is a visually stunning piece based on playwright Eric Rose’s true story, and is Ghost River Theatre’s next World Premiere from January 31 - February 11, 2023 at West Village Theatre.  

“I originally wrote and performed the first act of STRUCK back in 2005 as part of the Solocentric Festival. My desire to revisit and re-contextualize this story was spurred by the sudden death of my father, and recently entering into middle-age. As an artist, I find myself eager to explore and investigate themes surrounding growing up, mortality, home towns, and life’s sudden and irrevocable moments of change,” said Eric Rose, Playwright and Director of STRUCK and Artistic Director of Ghost River Theatre.

The show explores the lightning strike as both physical and psychic mapping: fractured friendships, leaving home, losing loved ones - looking backward and forward in time from a point of view that can only be perceived in the electrified filament of one's mortality.

STRUCK reflects Rose’s critically-acclaimed, highly-theatrical aesthetic, as a compelling, thoughtful, and viscerally surprising experience created with a team of committed and insightful collaborators.

“Alongside my own personal healing journey, one of my goals for this production is to offer people the time, space and experience to engage and reflect on their own journey and  understanding of what it means to be alive in this moment.”

Cast and Creative Team

Featuring: Nathan Schmidt as Eric (Age 40); Daniel J. Perryman as Eric (Age 21);

Christopher Duthie: Aminateur/Understudy

Eric Rose: Playwright/Director

Matthew Heiti: Dramaturg

Marina Buston: Assistant Director

Christopher Clare: Movement Director

Wladimiro A. Woyno R: Video/Projection Design and Technologist

Kerem Çetinel: Lighting Designer

Robin Leveroos: Set & Properties Designer

Anton deGroot: Composer/Sound Designer

Abby Brokenshire: Costume Designer

Aaman Merali: Technical Director

Tauran Wood: Assistant Technical Director

Kennedy Greene: Stage Manager

Kate Pallesen: Assistant Stage Manager

Matthew McKinney: Cinematographer/Camera Operator

Ross Wilson: Board Operator

Cody Stadel: Technical Consultant

Riley Miljan, Tech Art Custom Creations: Set Construction

Aldona Barutowicz (Aldona B Creative): Publicist

Hayley Dechaine (Aldona B Creative): PR Coordinator

World Premiere of STRUCK

January 31 - February 11, 2023 ~ West Village Theatre

January 31/February 1 are preview performances; February 2 is Opening Night.

For TICKETS and more information, please visit https://www.ghostrivertheatre.com/struck

For Further Information, please contact:

Aldona Barutowicz, Publicist 

Telephone: (403) 471-5308

Email: aldonabpr@gmail.com

Ghost River Theatre is an award-winning, devised theatre company expanding the boundaries and identity of dramaturgy, art and live performance. Based at the West Village Theatre in Calgary (Mohkinstsis), Ghost River Theatre prioritizes its collaborators and art above all else though ‘humans-first’ policies, with an emphasis on culture, creation, and community. Every individual involved has an equal voice on how productions are facilitated with Ghost River Theatre, where passion and process are what ignites the hearts of the theatre.

It’s not about selling seats, it’s about the craft and inspiring others. Ghost River Theatre creates a unique experience for its patrons; from the first sentence of a script to the final curtain - expect the unexpected. Guided by Artistic Director Eric Rose and Executive Director Kate Stadel, this philosophy has been implemented in over 42 original Ghost River Theatre productions since it’s inception in 1992, garnering over 85 Betty Mitchell awards and nominations from performances across the country and internationally.

Get ready to be STRUCK

Anticipation is building here at Ghost River Theatre as the world premiere of our compelling and stunning new production STRUCK approaches.

Based on the true story of GRT’s Artistic Director Eric Rose, who was struck by lightning as a young adult while camping in Ontario, the play follows his survival and free fall into atonement and search for self-knowledge. STRUCK is the culmination of years of processing how to bring this personal trauma to stage by one of Canada’s critically acclaimed theatre directors.

In signature Ghost River Theatre fashion, we have engaged an all-star team of designer-collaborators to create an original, mind-blowing experience reflective of Eric Rose’s highly theatrical aesthetic. Each designer-collaborator also has a history of working with Ghost River Theatre and Eric Rose, and collectively, the team has been able to support one another through a devising journey addressing topics of grief and trauma.

Robin Leveroos, the extraordinary puppets, set and properties designer of our last mega-hit GIANT, is coming in from Berlin for STRUCK; and we are thrilled to be working again with Anton DeGroot, the composer and sound designer of GIANT. Joining the team are lighting designer Kerem Çetinel, video/projection designer Wladimiro A. Woyno R., and cinematographer Matthew McKinney, all collaborators on GRT’s multimedia masterpiece The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst. Lighting and projection effects are key elements of STRUCK.

As preproduction has geared up, Eric, the designers, and the team at GRT have been tuning in at all hours this fall from Germany, Turkey, and across Canada. Meet the creative team behind STRUCK in our new Ghost River Theatre documentary filmed during the development workshop in January 2022.

We can’t wait to gather in person in January to finally bring this impossible story of our colleague Eric Rose to stage.

STRUCK | Written and Directed by Eric Rose

January 31 - February 11, 2023 at West Village Theatre

Tickets are pay what you can. GRT productions take years of investment and development and when they are finally staged, we want to minimize barriers and share our work with as many people as possible.