Written for a tightrope dancer, the piece goes beyond acrobatic virtuosity to explore the introspective process and reflect on the nature of balance. In an imaginary restricted space within the clutter of our individual and collective subconscious, the solo questions our need for control and stability and our desire for abandonment and freedom.
Left to his own device, the individual regains consciousness within his spirit’s meanderings, looking for his bearings in the dark and cluttered space of forgotten memories, dark and happy thoughts, dreams, lies and truths. His balance sticks are his anchor points, representing the parts of himself he must grab onto to find his way through the rubble.
While conversing with his own ego, he lets himself be carried away in dizzying excesses, regains controls, stops and gets carried away again. Between stillness and movement, he slowly clears out the shadows, frees himself from them and opens inner spaces to let the light shine through and dance with him.
Production Les 7 doigts de la main
Artistic and Stage Direction Samuel Tétreault
Choreography Samuel Tétreault
Performer Samuel Tétreault
Music Vivian Roost
Dramaturgic and acting consultant Marc Béland
Text Collaboration Geneviève Drolet
Choreography consultant Zack Tang
Lighting Stéphane Ménigot
Costume Camille Thibault Bédard
Set Design Samuel Tétreault and Stéphane Ménigot
Rehearsals Assistant and Understudy Marie-Ève Dicaire
Production Director Emanuelle Kirouac
Technical Direction & Light Operator Michel Bisson
Sound Engineer Gabriel Filiatrault
Construction of the set Stéphane Beauchet
Patina of the decor Érika Lefebvre
Special Effects Gabriel Fournier El Ayachi
