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tapashta Episode 2

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For Better or Worse

For Better or Worse is a piece about closure and the impact we have on others. The show follows a couple who are moving out of their shared apartment. It quickly escalates into physical mess and emotional chaos as they process the end of their relationship. It was created and produced over the span of three weeks by Roanna de Guzman, Naomi Kaplan, Alice Marin, Sofia Shahbaz Zadeh, Megan Werle, Austin White, and Mya Wong.

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Cheerleader Sprite Squad

“Life beats down and crushes the soul. And art reminds you that you have one,” Stella Adler. This quote is what inspired Alexander Franks to become an artist and what inspired this audio piece to spark joy and connection. He has had the honor of serving as producer, general manager, actor and creator for companies such as Mixed Company Theatre, Spur Of The Moment Shakespeare Collective, Tactics Theatre, Fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company and Ergo Arts Theatre. He would like to thank all those he has had the pleasure of working and learning alongside who continue to inspire him.

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Seeking Giants

Seeking Giants Collective is an emerging circus-theatre collective. We are interdisciplinary artists creating at the intersection of theatre and circus. Our collective came together through a curiosity of stilts and spectacle and penchant for playful performance. We love to tell stories through  unique characters. Whimsy and the unexpected are key elements of our work. Featured in this work-in-progress exploration of stilts in space are Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Hayley Landry, Vanita Butrsingkorn and Zita Nyarady. With music by Melissa Mather and additional support by Myque Franz.

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