TINTINNABULE: ANOTHER TIGOULI GEM!

TINTINNABULE: Tigouli Productions (Québec)

If you read my reflection on BABULA LAINA then you can only imagine how devastated I was when I missed the final opportunity to bring Julu to this precious piece due to an unexpected highway closure.

Fortunately, my husband had the opportunity to experience the show several times when working Front of House and he was so amazed that it has inspired him to write a show with hopes of pitching it for a future Wee Fest development!

When we finally did arrive, I got to bask in the TIGOULI vibe one last time as we assisted in packing up her set and yet again her sensitivity and presence both as a performer and person never ceased to amaze! 

As we helped gather up Emmanuelle’s bells, bowls, instruments and pillows and send her off to her next lucky audience, it struck me as I touched each piece even in a rushed manner- that I could feel the vibrations of the depth of her listening, thoughtfulness and creativity through each show item!

SUZANNE ROBERTS SMITH is a critically acclaimed actor, director, theatre maker and also an artist-educator, percussionista and first time mamãe. You can check out some of her work here. With bebê Julu in tow, Suzanne is currently directing INFLUENCED– a solo bouffon show starring Samantha Chaulk as well as the THEHOUSE OF MAGIC a new play by Chiamaka Glory for Shakespeare in Action’s YOUNG CREATOR’S THEATRE PROJECT. Along side of Maria Clara de Sena and ensemble, a pregnant Suzanne co created ORIXÁS: Alive & Well & Living in TO thanks to the last year’s STROMBERGS FAMILY REALIZATION FUND via NIGHTWOOD THEATRE. This year, they are recipients of several recommender creator grants supporting the continuation and development of this one of a kind world premiere powerhouse piece. Suzanne is grateful to all pioneering parents and theatre companies who insist on creating inclusive accessible artistic spaces where all folx and little ones are most welcome. Here’s to this movement gaining momentum everywhere!