Efer

Artistic Direction: Parts+Labour | David Albert-Toth, Emily Gualtieri
In this audacious production, awarded the Rideau Prize, seven performers explore themes of loss, community and mourning. Efer, which means "ashes" in Hebrew, expresses this experience through striking dance, light, and sound design. The symbolism of this ritual evokes isolation, but also emphasizes that in loss, we discover hope and transformation. Concept & Creation David Albert-Toth, Emily Gualtieri Performers Léna Demnati, Maïka Giasson, Brianna Lombardo, Erin O'Loughlin, Milan Panet-Gigon, Nicolas Patry, Fabien Piché Rehearsal Director Jamie Wright Technical Director Mateo Barrera Production Director Justine Bellefeuille Lighting Design Paul Chambers Sound Composition Antoine Berthiaume Costumes Nalo Soyini Bruce Props Marc-Alexandre Brûlé Outside Eye Helen Simard Coproduction Danse Danse, La Rotonde, Diffusion Hector-Charland, Cas Public Creation Partners: Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, Danse à la carte, Studio Flak, ELAN This work is made possible through the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and the Conseil des arts de Montréal. A portion of this production is funded by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise. Distinctions Winner of the 2021 RIDEAU Award An astonishing universe – a choreographic journey that challenges our relationship to space and time. – Éleonore Paul, Atuvu.ca Open to all CINARS Biennale participants Shuttle service included Number of seats available: 30 reserved for CINARS participants Bilingual performance with texts in both French and English.