Propeller Dance presents:

“Frame of Mind” 

A multimedia experience, Propeller Dance’s “Frame of Mind” features three videos, each exploring the theme of mental health through dance. With work from Cara Spooner, Ed Hanley, Jesse Stewart, and Shara Weaver, these videos offer viewpoints on mental health, bringing awareness to societal barriers and stigma. 

A “Frame of Mind” ticket gives you on-demand access to three videos (1 hour total) starting on the 28th of February, plus a Zoom talkback** featuring the artists behind the productions on either March 4 or 5, 2022. You are free to watch the videos at any time, but are encouraged to do so before coming to the talkback. 

This production is thanks to the support of TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment, and the CCA Digital Now streaming fund.

Content note: themes of mental illness, instances of loud vocalizations and swearing.

Ticket Info

Prices

Tickets for “Frame of Mind” are on sale at the Pick-Your-Price rates of $5, $15, $25, or $40.

Choose the price that makes the most sense for you. Your experience will be the same whichever you pick.

**Please note that you do not have to attend a talkback. If you’d rather not attend, but still would like to view “Frame of Mind”, select either of the talkback times when purchasing a ticket.

Talkback Times

Friday, March 4th
7pm

Saturday, March 5th
2pm

Runtime

“Frame of Mind” content runs for 1 hour, and the talkback is also 1 hour. 

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Accessibility

The talkback on Saturday, March 5th at 2:00pm will have ASL interpretation. There will be live captioning for both talkback dates.

Audio description will also be available for video content. There will be versions with and without audio descriptions when the videos are sent to you.

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“Frame of Mind” Choreographer Shara Weaver aims to “open windows of truth, reject assumptions and re-imagine a world of inter-connectedness and understanding”.

About the Productions

About “Frame of Mind”

The pressure on individuals with mental health diagnoses to transform/change therapeutically is immense thanks to the medical model. How can artists with mental health diagnoses be integrated into societal structures that are not set up to accommodate them? This was Propeller Dance's first investigation into Mad Dance work: sensory based, and nonlinear.

“Frame of Mind'' originally premiered in May 2019 at the Great Canadian Theatre Company. As we are immersed in pandemic times, Propeller Dance thought they would re-investigate the topic of mental health. The dance piece is about taking the time and space to discover our essence and true way of being.

About “P&G”

A music video set to kaleidoscopic images by Ed Hanley, with music from Jesse Stewart.

About “You and Us”

A dance production, “You&Us” is a 360° choreographic study for an audience of one, choreographed by Cara Spooner, working to shift perspectives on mental illness.

This film uses camera and editing effects that may make people or objects seem to appear or disappear. 

The creators of this film value sharing stories about mental health experiences. Sometimes, these stories can include very difficult subject matter. We believe that creating space to talk about these difficult things is important and worthwhile. 

However, you know your own limits, boundaries and body. If something feels like too much for you today, take a break, turn the film off or do what you need to take care of yourself. If you require support, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566.

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Cast and Company

CREDITS FOR “FRAME OF MIND”

Amelia Griffin | Rehearsal Assistant, Dancer

Emilio Sebastiao | Lighting

Genevieve Beaulieu | Dance Support, Dancer

Max Monoogian | Dance Support

Shara Weaver | Co-Founder and Artistic Lead, Propeller Dance, Choreographer

Alain Shain | Dancer

Bella Bowes | Dancer

Frank Hull | Dancer

Jenn Abrams | Dancer

Jessie Huggett | Dancer

Moni Hoffman | Dancer

Robert Chartier | Dancer

Surraya Aziz | Dancer

Sylvain Bouchard | Dancer

CREDITS FOR “P&G”

Ed Hanley | Digital Producer

Jesse Stewart | Original Composition and Performance

CREDITS FOR “YOU & US”

Aaron Rotenburg | Filmmaker

Cara Spooner | Choreographer

Anne Zbitnew | Performer

Brian Postalian | Performer

Charles Revord | Performer

Charles Revord | Performer

Chrysanthemum White Alder | Performer

Faeghan Williams | Performer

Helen Posno | Performer

Karyn Dwyer | Performer

LeeLee Oluwatoyosi | Performer

Naomi Hencdrickje Laufer | Performer

Rashida Shaw | Performer

Rayven Martinez | Performer

Trebor Etto | Performer

Photo Credits

Kaleidoscope image by Ed Hanley.

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