The Falling Company

The Falling Company
Family Room (world premiere)

Family Room is a poignant dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong which explores immigrant life and cultural identity – and the complexities of her Chinese-Canadian upbringing and navigating her parents’ divorce. The innovative set design transforms the stage into a living room, each piece of furniture symbolizing familial connection and a foundation for interactions told through movement and text.

Performed by three versatile dancers, Family Room is a deeply personal and intimate work, which touches on universal themes including frustration, belonging, and love.

• Each show will be followed by a discussion facilitated by a counsellor, providing a supportive environment for audience members to share their reflections.

• Duration: 70 mins

• This show includes haze.

• Please note that latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.

• Accessibility: This performance takes place in the Faris Family Studio, our intimate black box theatre space, which is wheelchair-accessible. When booking tickets, patrons who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids should select the ‘accessible’ seat type to ensure seating in the front row which is stair-free: limited spaces available. There are wheelchair-accessible washrooms in the theatre lobby. Please contact us if you require any assistance.

Supported through the Artist-in-Residence program.
Presented with New Works.

Photo: Sewari Campillo