Student Matinee

Rose in the Machine

100% cathartic documentary play

Julie Le Breton and Maude Laurendeau in 'Rose et la machine'. Set Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle, Costumes: Estelle Charron, Lighting: Julie Bass © Maxime Côté
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Natalie Tannous, Julie Trépanier. Set Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle, Costumes: Estelle Charron, Lighting: Julie Bass © Fred Cattroll
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Natalie Tannous, Julie Trépanier. Set Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle, Costumes: Estelle Charron, Lighting: Julie Bass © Fred Cattroll
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Julie Trépanier, Natalie Tannous. Set Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle, Costumes: Estelle Charron, Lighting: Julie Bass © Fred Cattroll
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Julie Trépanier. Set Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle, Costumes: Estelle Charron, Lighting: Julie Bass © Fred Cattroll
Family programming Theatre Drama
  • In-person event

  • English
  • Ages 14+
  • ≈ 1 hour  and  45 minutes
Performance options Start time Language Availability
Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:00 am English Reserve

“Rose in the Machine is extremely touching.”

Jeu revue du théâtre

English-language premiere

An NAC English Theatre/NAC French Theatre presentation of the Porte Parole production

Inspired by the writer’s own life experience, Rose in the Machine is the heartfelt and intimate journey of a mother seeking to understand her daughter’s autism, offering a compassionate window into the polychromatic shades of experience for families with neurodiverse children in Quebec. 

In navigating the many obstacles thrown in her path by our healthcare and education systems, Rose's mother breaks through pervasive barriers to arrive at an enlightened epiphany, and ultimately, hope for the future.

At once intimate and epic, introspective and outward-looking, this award-winning play critiques the opacity of our social systems while rendering transparent the multi-hued world of the neurodiverse.
 

Are you a parent or caregiver of a young person on the autism spectrum? On Saturday May 4th, we are specifically dedicating the matinee performance to you!

We recognize the barriers your family might face in coming to the theatre, and to make your visit as easy as possible, discounted tickets will be made available, as well as a free inclusive arts workshop for your child(ren) and their siblings to participate in while you watch the show. For more information and to register for this special performance and workshop, please contact Aimee Bouchard, Learning & Engagement Coordinator for English Theatre, at aimee.bouchard@nac-cna.ca.

Talkback:
Thursday, May 2
Stay in your seats for a post-show question-and-answer session


Content Warnings: This production contains loud sounds and strobe lighting effects.

Artists

  • Original story and text by Maude Laurendeau
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    Translated by Annabel Soutar
  • Directed by Édith Patenaude
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    Cast Natalie Tannous
  • Cast Julie Trépanier
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    Set Designer Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle
  • julie-basse
    Lighting Designer Julie Basse
  • fredric-auger
    Sound Designer Frédéric Auger
  • Original story and text by Maude Laurendeau
  • Translated by Annabel Soutar
  • Directed by Édith Patenaude
  • Featuring Natalie Tannous, Julie Trépanier
  • Documentary Dramaturgy by Annabel Soutar
  • Set Designer Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle
  • Assistant Set Designer Margot Lacoste
  • Costume Designer Estelle Charron
  • Lighting Designer Julie Basse
  • Sound Designer Frédéric Auger
  • Director of Production Merissa Tordjman
  • Technical director Normand Vincent
  • Technical Director (on tour) Jean Duchesneau

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