VANESSA FORTIN

JasoN

Jason is a solo work that tackles feelings of pain and shame and explores themes of transformation and embodiment through the vantage point of trans-masculinity. This piece is a series of attempts, through the completion of tasks, at transforming emotional emptiness into pleasure. 

Archival footage accessible upon request

CREATIVE TEAM

choreographer and performer : Celia Green

collaborator and dramaturg: Augusto Bitter

costume designer : Malcolm Leblanc

rehearsal director: Tia Kushniruk

production manager: Steph Raposo

lighting designer : Karine Gauthier

promotional photos + video: Sara Melvin

PRESENTATION HISTORY:

• Toronto, Canada - SummerWorks Festival - August 13, 14, 16 2025

• Montreal, Quebec - OFFTA Live Art Festival - May 26 + 27 2025

  DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:

  Jason was developed with the support of LA SERRE ARTS VIVANTS, The Rhubarb Festival at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, The Toronto Dance Love-In, Toronto Dance Theatre, The National Ballet of Canada’s Open Space Residency, The Toronto Arts Council, and the Ontario Arts Council.