Otosan

When little Shizu hides in her Otosan’s suitcase and secretly travels to his most dangerous destination The North, her presence is a big surprise and an even bigger nuisance to her gruff, no-nonsense father. Facing snowy owls, white wolves and grizzly bears in the most remote of locations, Otosan and Shizu must learn to tackle challenges together, eventually learning how to communicate their love.

Inspired by Co-creator Shizuka Kai’s real-life experience with her father, a wildlife videographer, Otosan is a beautifully told story that uses puppetry, real wildlife projections and an original score to take the audience on an immersive journey.

Created with the support of Deaf Consultants, Caroline Hébert, Landon Krentz and Ladan Sahraei, to include people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Otosan development support provided by Young People’s Theatre, Toronto, Canada.

Runtime: 45 minutes

Advisories and Accessibility

Best for families and children ages 5 and up.

Features a stylized bear attack.

The Studio Theatre is located on the first floor of cSPACE Marda Loop, which is a wheelchair accessible venue. 

If you are a wheelchair user, please select the wheelchair accessible ticket. 

If you are purchasing a wheelchair accessible ticket, please let us know in the notes if you will be accompanied by a non-wheelchair user. 

For more information about the accessibility of the venue, including a video walkthrough, please visit: https://www.puppetfestival.ca/accessibility/cspace-marda-loop