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JUNE 6 - 8

MAIN STAGE FAMILY STAGE PARTICIPATORY THEATRE | SOUND PERFORMANCE

PLAYING FIELDS

The Chop Theatre

A participatory outdoor sound performance, featuring the voices of teenagers from across the world (and one local teenager), who tells you how they feel and what to do.

Playing Fields is a youth driven, outdoor, participatory sound performance that takes place on your local field.

Created using interviews with youth ages 13-17 about ownership and belonging, this aural performance comes from communities around the world (Dublin, Hong Kong, Whitehorse, Richmond, BC) that have experienced some form of colonization. Playing Fields uses sport as an entry point, but the focus is on where the game takes place: the field itself. The recorded audio interviews are interspersed with live prompts from a local Halifax teenager- who directs the audience on the field - each wearing individual headsets - leading them through a series of movements that accumulate into some sort of group choreography that resembles a field game.

SHOWTIMES

Friday, June 6 @ TBA
Saturday, June 7 @ TBA
Sunday, June 8 @ TBA

TICKETS

RUNTIME

50 Minutes

VENUE

TBA

PRICE

Pay-What-You-Can-Afford
($20)

SEATING

This is an active performance. Audiences will be led through a series of movements on a soccer field. There will be limited bench seating for anyone wishing to observe as a spectator only.

AUDIENCE NOTES

This performance is outdoors and involves moving on an uneven field; dress accordingly.

The Chop Theatre

British Columbia

The Chop brings together artists to create new Canadian theatre. Founded in 2006 by Emelia Symington Fedy and Anita Rochon, the Chop is recognized for work that is sophisticatedly “simple” – that is, the artistic propositions are spare and clear so that complexities come from the depth of the investigation. Productions are characterized by an intentionally live and direct connection with the audience. Artistic Directed by Emelia Symington Fedy, The Chop has moved our creation hub to the rural Shuswap in BC, and includes a PWYC Artists Residency. With 20 new works toured nationally and a strong international profile for our 'carbon lite' programming, we’re proud of our new role as rural artistic support system.

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ACCESS NOTES

RUNNING TIMES + AUDIENCE WARNINGS

Running times and audience notes vary, please see individual show pages.

AUDIO

Performers will be amplified with individual microphones.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

Phonak Roger FM/DM System available at Alderney Landing Theatre. Automatically connect via Wall Pilots or borrow a Telecoil device to sync with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Devices with headphones are also available. Please see the Box Office for assistance onsite.

ACCESSIBLE TICKET PRICES

All performances have pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. Volunteers see shows free of charge! Sign up here.

TICKETING FEES

Our tickets and passes are sold through Tixr, which adds processing fees for both Tixr and Alderney Landing as well as HST. Tickets are also available to be purchased at the door, pending availability.

COVID

Masks are available on site and encouraged/appreciated but not required. Seating is by general admission and social distancing may not be possible. Alderney Landing Theatre achieves 8 ACH (Air Changes per Hour).

BABYSITTING

EFT offers free onsite childcare at select events. Children must be registered in advance. Sign up will open the week before the event.

TRANSIT ACCESS

The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6+, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165.

PHYSICAL ACCESS

The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.

STADIUM SEATING

Fixed stadium seats fold down and are 16.5 inches deep and 20 inches wide from the inside of each (shared) armrest. Front row seating is on the same level as the entrance and can be reserved in advance by emailing info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. There are stairs leading to the rest of the rows, 7 inches high and 17 inches deep. There is no handrail. Armless chairs are available upon request and will be placed in the front row, they are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.

ARMLESS SEATING

Armless seats are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. Seating is on the same level as the entrance. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.

BATHROOMS

There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES

We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.

COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place for individual performances or workshops, please email access@easternfronttheatre.com.