Residency Reflections: Work-in-Progress Sharing with Alexa Solveig Mardon

Work-in-Progress Sharing with Alexa Solveig Mardon

with support as a New Works Artist in Residence

Friday, October 2, 2026 | 3:45 - 5pm

Work-in-Progress Sharing of good loser 
3:45 - 4:15pm

Join us at the Roundhouse Community Centre to witness an performance excerpt of good loser

Artist Talk with Alexa & the collaborating artists
4:15 - 5pm

Stay for an facilitated discussion with Alexa and the artists to learn an in-depth perspective on their process & creative artistry.

The Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC)

FREE (Registration Required)

New Works Artist in Residence, Alexa Solveig Mardon invites audiences into the theatre for a behind the scenes look at preparations for the upcoming premiere performance of good loser. Alexa’s newest work builds connections across cultures and communities, weaving together live music, movement, lighting, physical art objects, and more. Audiences are invited into the theatre to experience the work as it develops. This free event will include a work-in progress performance and open dialogue with Alexa and the collaborating artists.

About Alexa Solveig Mardon

Alexa Solveig Mardon is a queer dancer, performance maker and teacher co-creating and seeking spaces for imperfect ritual, queer fantastical play, and collaboration across difference. Alexa holds a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from Simon Fraser University, and an MA in Choreography from DAS Choreography, University of the Arts Amsterdam. They are a practicing biodynamic craniosacral therapist and teacher through Body Intelligence School. Alexa’s collaborative and solo work has been presented by Western Front (Vancouver)  The Dance Centre (Vancouver), Summerworks Festival (Toronto), Institute for Contemporary Art (London), Richmond Art Gallery, VIVO Media Arts Centre, Ehkä Kutomo (FinlandI)  Hold On/Let Go (Vancouver), and OFFTA (Montreal). With Rianne Svelnis, they co-steward the project “Movement Classes for Support Workers” since 2018. With Erika Mitsuhashi, they co-direct Mardon + Mitsuhashi, a ten-year artistic collaboration grown from deep friendship.

Cast & Collaborating Artists:

Choreographer and Performer: Alexa Solveig Mardon

Performer: Jen Yakamovich

Sculpture Design: Tess Rafael, Jaewoo Kang, Alexa Solveig Mardon

Costume Design: Tess Rafael + Jaewoo Kang

Lighting: Gillian Hanemeyer 

Dramaturgy: Even Minn, Erika Mitsuhashi 

A note from Alexa Solveig Mardon: 
"I am excited to be working with New Works team to bring to life this work which is so special to me!"

Learn more about Alexa and the Residency Reflection program here by visiting, newworks.ca

Presented in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre