Current Projects
Otosan
Co-created by Shizuka Kai, Randi Edmundson, and Jess Amy Shead
Otosan is based on Shizuka Kai’s real life experience of trying to connect with her father, a dedicated wildlife documentary videographer.
Otosan means “father” in Japanese, but in a gentle and friendly way. It evokes a feeling of nostalgia.
Spirited Shizu and her serious father struggle to appreciate each other in their day-to-day lives. That is, until the day little Shizu hides in her father’s suitcase and travels secretly to his most dangerous destination…The North. At first, Shizu is nothing but a nuisance to her gruff, no-nonsense father. But, as they encounter grizzly bears, snowy owls, white wolves, and other Arctic critters, the pair is forced to face challenges together, and come closer to a mutual understanding. This production features puppets, real wildlife footage projections, highly physical storytelling and an original score. Thank you to the generosity of our many supporters: The Canada Council for the Arts, The BC Arts Council, Presentation House Theatre, Carousel Theatre for Young People, Young Peoples Theatre of Toronto's Leaps and Bounds Program, and Boca del Lupo and the 3.7% Initiative |
Freddie in the Neighbourhood
Co-created with Kaeden Derksen, Randi Edmundson, and Jess Amy Shead
Freddie never EVER goes outside. He lives with his robot SOF-1A above a pizzeria and has no friends - until one day Freddie ends up lost in his neighbourhood forest! Join Freddie as he learns to face his fears, make new friends, and explore his community. Created with the help of Grade 3 students in Vancouver and blending Muppet style and shadow puppetry, Freddie in the Neighbourhood is a delightful experience for all ages.
Ages K-3, 40 minutes |
Freddie in the Neighbourhood was supported by the BC Arts Council and ArtStarts in Schools. Featuring Randi Edmundson and Jess Amy Shead, the show was nominated for 5 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards in 2017 and won two - Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance in Theatre for Young Audiences.
The Dorothy Project
Co-created by Susan Dixon and Randi Edmundson
The Dorothy Project is a work in development - the true story of a daughter’s experience with a mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Three generations of women grapple with the lifelong implications of illness in this two-person show, performed by real-life mother and daughter duo Susan Dixon and Randi Edmundson. Featuring found object puppetry, shadow puppetry, and intimate personal storytelling, this new work will be premiering in Calgary at the 2019 International Festival of Animated Objects. |
Supported by the British Columbia Arts Council, the Kamloops Arts Council, and the Canada Council for the Arts, The Dorothy Project will be performed in Kamloops, Calgary, and Vancouver in March 2019.
Kitty Kitty
A puppetry on film experiment featuring Robin Arundel, Randi Edmundson, and Jared Raschke.
Created with the support of the British Columbia Art Council's Early Career Development program.
Created with the support of the British Columbia Art Council's Early Career Development program.