Threads that Bind

Threads that Bind began as an outreach initiative aimed at gathering stories about the experience of moving around the planet. Humanities' capacity to travel has not only shaped our lives, but has left an indelible mark on the earth itself. Anthropic Traces consists of three larger collaboratively created works that are woven together through stories that were generously shared with us by community members. Co-directors Sonia Norris and Rebecca Leaonard worked in tandem with composer Cheldon Paterson (SlowPitchSound), projection designer Jason J Brown and a team of BOTE circus artists/performers to dramatize selected stories using mask, physical theatre, music and projections. 

Living and creating during a global pandemic meant that we had to resort to connecting with participants primarily via digital means. Despite physical distance, this process was a profoundly intimate one. We would like to take a moment to extend our most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every contributor and participant in the project. Having the opportunity to connect over vast distances and bear witness to stories that spanned the gamut of human experience from joy and wonder to loss and resilience is something we will be forever grateful for. Story gathering was expertly facilitated by Naomi Tessler of Branch Out Theatre and Rebecca Leonard with the aid of a team of youth ambassadors.