WARNING!
If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, or have a medical condition that may be aggravated by intense vibration, do NOT use the vibrotactile devices or the lobby installation. Please ensure you are distant from these device as it is the vibrations themselves that can cause issues.
If you have any other questions, please contact our box office for more information. If at any time you require a different seat, just let us know.
created by Jo-Anne Bryan, Carmelle Cachero, King Kimbit & Jordan Samonas
a single sign told a story
she lifts her hand. sound moved through her and within me
she signs my sensations. my fears and dreams fell out in her rhythm
something stirs in me
what happens when I come into contact with a body in all its forms?
when I see in my feet, hear in my hands and speak in vibrations?
Speaking Vibrations is the next evolution of theatre: an immersive, inclusive and multi-sensory experience in ASL song/poetry, music, rhythm tap & dance. Sound, song and story are experienced visually through projected graphics and dynamic captions, and tactically through feeling and vibration; up to 75 audience members will have access to vibrotactile devices (vibrating vests, seats, belts, pillows and floor pads.)
Audiences at home can experience the digital film version of the show. Digital version will be released May 31st and is available for viewing until June 14th.
Show Times
Tuesday - Friday
8pm
Saturday
4pm
Sunday
2pm
Runtime
75 Minutes, plus a 20 minute intermission with a vibrotactile installation before the performance.
Photo Credits
Photo of Jo-Anne Bryan by Stéphanie Houle
Accessibility: English “Creative” Captioning throughout show (dynamic and moving captions integrated into set design; captions reflect mood, characterization and tone); Script available to audiences to request as needed. There are ASL interperters available in the lobby before, at intermission and after the performance. At home: Digital Film Closed Captioned in English (digital version coming soon).
Environmental warnings: The show is experienced with a vibration device. Audience members are free to not use their device if they choose. The theatre becomes dark due to projections. This show uses a haze machine.
The vibrotactile devices will be sanitized between performances.
Accessibility
Speaking Vibrations Team
creation/performance | Jo-Anne Bryan, Carmelle Cachero, King Kimbit, & Jordan Samonas
Producers | Carmelle Cachero & Jordan Samonas
director/dramaturg | Jacqui du Toit
Deaf culture director | Pamela Witcher
lighting design | Emilio Sebastiao
projection and video designer | Lesley Marshall
vibrotactile installation | Jesse Stewart
vibrotactile specialists | David Bobier & Jim Ruxton (VibrafusionLabs)
stage management | Kat Wong
movement consultant | Dayna Szyndrowski
set and sound design | Carmelle Cachero & Jordan Samonas
digital film captioning | Carmelle Cachero
wardrobe | Lita Cachero
interpreter coordinator | Marianne Kelly
A special thanks to interpreters, Amanda Grimaldi, Ayoka Junaid, Kathleen Henderson, Catherine Maier, and Jennifer Roberts; to GCTC’s volunteers; and to the many family, friends and supporters of this production.
This production would not be possible without the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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