journals
of adoption
journals of adoption is a sifting and movement through 2 journals of origin: one text from Sophie’s birth mother's pregnancy & process of offering her up; the other text from her own reflections, queries and ruminations as an adopted child.
Performance Information & History
*journals of adoption is currently available for touring.
Please submit all inquiries via the Connect page, to receive full EPK & tour package.
Premiere: Matriarchs Uprising Festival, The Dance Centre, February 2023, Vancouver
Other Presentations:
-Nozhem: First Peoples Theatre, November 2023, Peterborough
-W36 Festival, Native Earth Performing Arts, November 2023, Toronto
-The Evergreen Cultural Centre, May 2024, Coquitlam
-NextFest, The Roxy, June 2024, Edmonton
-Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, June 2024, Burnaby
Credits:
Performance & Choreography: Sophie Dow
Sound Design: Sophie Dow
Text: Sophie Dow & Caroline C.
Piano: Chris Zabriskie, Asher Fulero, Emmit Fenn
Costume & Set Design: Sophie Dow
Lighting Design: originally by Andie Lloyd - adapted for touring
Stage Manager: originally by Kayleigh Sandomirsky - adapted for touring
Mentors: Olivia C Davies
Special thanks to Caroline, Marielle, Ed & all my ancestors