An intimate exploration of schizophrenia and resilience, where sand, flame, light and sound respond to the performers. Contains strobe lights.
Chimerik 似不像 (Canada/Taiwan): SI(x) (70 min)
This performance is part of Festival of Augmented Dance.
SI(x) offers an intimate exploration of the volatility and sanctity of schizophrenia, transforming lived experiences of psychosis into a visceral, embodied meditation on perception, care, and resilience. Set within a hexagonal field of sand, candlelight, and interactive projections, every element – grain, flame, light, and sound – becomes part of the choreography, responding in real time to the performers and audience. The piece creates a responsive, otherworldly environment that invites contemplation of the quiet strength and complexity within mental health.
The show contains strobe lights.
This project is made possible by the support from Canada Council for the Arts.
Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver/The Dance Centre, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper, PuSh Festival.
Supported by: Oulu2026, City of Oulu, Taike, OAMK (Oulu University of Applied Sciences), Valve Cultural Centre, Troikatronix Pipo Interfaces.
Co-Director/New Media Artist/Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull
Co-Director/New Media Artist/Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull
Technical Director/Production Manager/New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout
Dramaturge/Collaborator: Marcus Youssef
Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg
Mental Health Advisor/Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente
Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon
Research collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke
Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE)
Early developmental phase contributors: Roshni Riar, Kayleigh Sandomirsky, Claire French, Justin Mah.
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