Show Home
An exploration into congregate living by people with disabilities and the professionals who support them.
Fall 2022
Open Heart meets with people who access services at Mainstream Niagara for 12 weeks of arts workshops.
Instigated by storyteller and performer, Carlyn Rhamey, Show Home combines Carlyn’s experiences as a Direct Support Professional with performances created by people with disabilities, most of whom live in long-term care.
We are using this opportunity to build accessibility into our practice in all stages of the research/creation. We continue to explore Relaxed Performance to create a theatrical experience without barriers, giving audiences and performance collaborators alike the permission to enjoy their experience without having to stifle who they are.
February 2023
We present a performance-in-progress at HFTCo’s Frost Bites Festival
June 2023
In partnership with L’Arche Hamilton, we begin weekly show development sessions combining music, storytelling, puppetry, and games that run until Winter 2024.
February 2024
We hold two self-care candle making workshops for Direct Support Workers, in collaboration with Crown Point Candles and with the support of Balancing Act’s LevelUp!
Spring 2024
We present a final production of Show Home. Dates and tickets coming soon!