Prophecy Fog
When
Runs from
Thursday March 30 2023
to Friday March 31 2023
Approximate running time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Venue
Performance Notes
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Following the current Yukon Government COVID-19 restrictions that have been lifted, the YAC Mainstage will operate at 100% capacity for this event. Social distancing ‘bubbles’ are not in place and other members of the public may be seated next to you. Mask use is recommended.
A new work by award-winning artist, Jani Lauzon, Prophecy Fog begins with a journey into the Mojave Desert in search of Giant Rock, armed with the question: can a site still be sacred if it has been desecrated? We encounter a girl in the mountains of B.C with a pocket full of stones, the rainbow warrior’s prophecy, and a mysterious inscription that obscures our past.
“We come from the stars, we are star people.”
Prophecy Fog weaves together the performance skills of veteran raconteur Jani Lauzon and the expertise of Environmental Designer Melissa Joakim, along with Director Franco Boni to elicit a conscious remembering of ancient prophecies that speak to rock teachings, star beings and earth changes.
ABOUT JAN Jani Lauzon is a multidisciplinary artist of Métis ancestry. She is a 10 time Dora Mavor Moore nominated actor/director/writer, a three time Juno nominated singer/songwriter, an award winning screen actress, a Gemini Award winning puppeteer and a Toronto Theatre Critics award winning director.
She recently received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence celebrating both her body of work and her commitment to advocacy for inclusion as well as the John Hirsch Directing Award. Memorable theatre appearances include; Cordelia/Fool in the NAC Aboriginal production of King Lear, Shylock in Merchant of Venice (SITR) and the Neighbour/Servant in Blood Wedding (Modern Times/Aluna Theatre).
Television guest appearances include Ruby and the Well, Something Undone, Saving Hope and Conspiracy of Silence. She won Best Actress at Dreamspeakers and the American Indian Film Festival for her portrayal of Doris in A Windigo Tale. She recently directed and co-wrote (with Kaitlyn Riordan) a successful run of 1939 at the Stratford Festival. Her company Paper Canoe Projects was created in 2013 to support the creation of her works that include: Prophecy Fog, A Side of Dreams, I Call myself Princess, Just One Word and euthanasia (short films).
PRAISE FOR PROPHECY
★★★1/2 (out of 4) “meditative, mind expanding show” - The Toronto Star “a deeply moving, eloquent exploration of what is sacred” - The Slotkin Letter “remarkably intimate” - Opera Ramblings “truly captivating” - Mooney on Theatre
Duration: Approx. 75 mins Age recommendations: 14+
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.
Ticket Pricing: (Select from price list)
Adult: $20.00
Youth (19 and Under): $15.00
Audience Warnings:
- Crystal Singing Bowls are activated during the play. While not much evidence is particularly dangerous we suggest that those with Tinnitus and Hearing aids and Epilepsy research potential effects. The bowls are played for no longer than 1-2 minutes.
- Seating is on the stage for this event and is only accessible via stairs. Please note there will be mixed, unassigned seating on stage, with both chairs and floor pillows. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the YAC Box Office at (867) 667-8574 (Mon-Fri 1-4pm) or email boxoffice@yac.ca.
-We kindly ask to remove your footwear before entering the stage. We invite you to bring slippers or indoor shoes if you wish.
A new work by award-winning artist, Jani Lauzon, Prophecy Fog begins with a journey into the Mojave Desert in search of Giant Rock, armed with the question: can a site still be sacred if it has been desecrated? We encounter a girl in the mountains of B.C with a pocket full of stones, the rainbow warrior’s prophecy, and a mysterious inscription that obscures our past.
“We come from the stars, we are star people.”
Prophecy Fog weaves together the performance skills of veteran raconteur Jani Lauzon and the expertise of Environmental Designer Melissa Joakim, along with Director Franco Boni to elicit a conscious remembering of ancient prophecies that speak to rock teachings, star beings and earth changes.
ABOUT JAN Jani Lauzon is a multidisciplinary artist of Métis ancestry. She is a 10 time Dora Mavor Moore nominated actor/director/writer, a three time Juno nominated singer/songwriter, an award winning screen actress, a Gemini Award winning puppeteer and a Toronto Theatre Critics award winning director.
She recently received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence celebrating both her body of work and her commitment to advocacy for inclusion as well as the John Hirsch Directing Award. Memorable theatre appearances include; Cordelia/Fool in the NAC Aboriginal production of King Lear, Shylock in Merchant of Venice (SITR) and the Neighbour/Servant in Blood Wedding (Modern Times/Aluna Theatre).
Television guest appearances include Ruby and the Well, Something Undone, Saving Hope and Conspiracy of Silence. She won Best Actress at Dreamspeakers and the American Indian Film Festival for her portrayal of Doris in A Windigo Tale. She recently directed and co-wrote (with Kaitlyn Riordan) a successful run of 1939 at the Stratford Festival. Her company Paper Canoe Projects was created in 2013 to support the creation of her works that include: Prophecy Fog, A Side of Dreams, I Call myself Princess, Just One Word and euthanasia (short films).
PRAISE FOR PROPHECY
★★★1/2 (out of 4) “meditative, mind expanding show” - The Toronto Star “a deeply moving, eloquent exploration of what is sacred” - The Slotkin Letter “remarkably intimate” - Opera Ramblings “truly captivating” - Mooney on Theatre
Duration: Approx. 75 mins Age recommendations: 14+
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.