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.
“This piece leans into the absurd while eliciting genuine moments of thrill and deep discomfort. Jason is a piece about the complexity of pleasure and discovery when gender identity isn’t straightforward.” -NEXT MAGAZINE
“Green is an entrancing performer. They move with both courage and vulnerability, keeping the audience on edge. Their ability to manipulate the tension in the room is almost wizardly; the tilt of the head is enough to send chuckles rippling through the seats.” - NEXT MAGAZINE
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.
