For Older Adults
My Life in Colour is a comedic play telling the life story of Bonnie, a senior aged woman who finds herself feeling capped from new experiences in her life. As she recounts her life’s many adventures, a live painter works on a large canvas amidst beautiful sequences of contemporary dance, ultimately inspiring Bonnie to remain open to new adventures and new chapters of her life’s story.
This innovative theatrical experience combines storytelling, dance, live painting, and audience participation, culminating in a collaborative artwork co-created with the artists that symbolizes the collective experiences of each audience member.
Presented in partnership with Unwrap Theatre.
Unwrap Theatre is one of the most exciting performing arts organizations in the Waterloo Region, producing untold stories by unheard voices for underserved communities and inspiring our region through curiosity, inspiration and entertainment. Since 2019, Unwrap Theatre has supported over 200 artists and brought together over 6000 community members. They have produced over 40 productions and collaborated with over 15 other organizations like the CBC, Anishnabeg Outreach, Grand Valley Women's Institution, and Waterloo Public Library! Unwrap Theatre has been nominated for local awards and voted Best Live Theatre Company by our local news’ Readers’ Choice Awards.
Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos.
For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video.
Programmer: Julia
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts |
TAGS: | Culture Days, poetry and short story readings, art shows |
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