Expanding the possibilities
of performance
Image, courtesy of the artist
Open Studio: Ikebanapapa
Philip Nozuka
Venue
Winchester Street Theatre
Tue Aug 12, 1:00 PM
Co-presented by Toronto Dance Theatre and Parbleux
150 Minutes
INTENT
Combining live video, ambient music, and ritualized role-play, this work explores the performing of rituals to commemorate and summon the presence of family. This work experiments with live video and music technology in an attempt to heighten sensory immersion, layer perspectives and invite an interpreted experience of the work.
PROCESS
The process for this work includes cultivating a practice for experimenting with music and live video feed in different configurations. We are experimenting with lighting, sound, and creating scenes to perform and review to understand the interplay between the live image on the screen and the dynamics of real-life presence.
Philip Nozuka is a multidisciplinary artist working across music, video, and performance. A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada’s acting program, he has appeared in numerous theatre, film, and television productions. As a musician, he recently released Noki Mori, the debut album created in collaboration with his brothers.
Ikebanapapa is presented as part of Open Studio, in alignment with The Beast and Braids & Heritage.
Artist: Philip Nozuka
At the heart of its mission, Toronto Dance Theatre, in collaboration with Montreal-based Parbleux, invests in improving the conditions of creation for artists. This opportunity highlights a project and promotes discussion. Co-curated by Clara Furey & Andrew Tay.
With Open Studio, Toronto Dance Theatre and Parbleux offer artists a place to present and share their project in the making. Each artist receives a 30-minute presentation and a time for open discussion. Parbleux also provides support in strategic planning for this event: touring targets, communications strategy, etc.
Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester Street, Toronto.
The building is not currently wheelchair accessible. There are three steps outside of the front entrance, a small platform, and then three more steps to the lobby (a straight hallway that then leads you to the theatre). To access the private gender-neutral restrooms, there are five additional steps at the end of the lobby. The seats in the theatre are on risers with stairs.
Light refreshments will be available onsite.
SummerWorks Focus
Our ever-evolving exploration into more relational, less hierarchical, and increasingly impactful engagement within our industry, and within Toronto’s diverse communities of performance practice.