The Sighlence of the Sky
A non-verbal mask and mime piece, The Sighlence of Sky is a tender ode to the bonds and heart-aches of a family navigating neurodivergence and disability.
First presented by Infinithéâtre in 2021, Sighlence has toured extensively across Québec, as well as internationally as part of the Larnaca Biennale in Cyprus. It is available in English, French, and Greek.
The Sighlence of the Sky is available for touring in both English, French, and Greek.
For inquiries, get in touch at zach@infinitheatre.com!
“Rydvald’s craft is spell-binding as she evokes a world of palpable objects and complex emotions.”
— Jim Burke, The Gazette
Creative Team
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Director
Zach is a Montreal-based director, producer, actor, puppeteer, puppet maker, teacher, and Artistic Director of Infinithéâtre. Directing credits with Infinithéâtre include Dominoes at the Crossroads, The Sighlence of Sky, Omi Mouna, King of Canada, and Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Stage Play. Other directing highlights include Indra’s Web (NTS) and The Weight of Ants, Fifteen Dogs and Blindness (John Abbott College). The Water Chronicles, which he directed for Geordie Theatre, won the 2020 META for Outstanding PACT Production. Puppet designs include Stars: Together (Crow’s Theatre), L'Asteroïde B-612 (La Roulotte), MacBeth – Walking Shadows (Shakespeare in the Ruff), The Nisei & the Narnauks(Persephone Productions), The Aeneid (Talisman Theatre), Vertip and The Heretics of Bohemia (Scapegoat Carnivale). Zach teaches in the Theatre Department at John Abbott College, the National Theatre School of Canada, and UQÀM, and is the president of the board for the Association québecoise des marionnettistes.
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Performer, Creator, Mask Designer
Originally from Denmark, Anana first came to Montreal to study at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens at the age of 12. Since then she trained as an actress and mask artist in both Europe and Canada and eventually worked as an actress for several years with the renowned Scandinavian Theatre group Cantabile 2 that creates site-specific performances around the world. With her own company Level 4 Theatre she launched her solo performance Section O which won her a MECCA revelation award. Her second mask performance Love, Child won her a META award for best leading performance. She has taught mask work at Cirque du Soleil, as well as at an orphanage in India, and the School of Stage Arts in Denmark. She works as an actress, voice artist and mo-cap performer in Montreal, while teaching Mime and Improvisation at John Abbott College. Learn more about her work at www.ananarydvald.com
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Greek Translator
Stavri Papadopoulou is a scenographer, creative director, and producer, specialising in evocative performing environments and experiences. Her work spans theatre, film, contemporary dance, and installations, including set, prop, and costume design. Originally from Cyprus and now based in Montreal, Stavri holds an MA in Theatre Design from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, an MA in Interior Design, and a BA in Architecture from the University of Westminster, London. In 2017, she founded Once In a Blue Moon (OIBM), a platform for pioneering immersive performances and experiential events, supporting local and international artists. Her work was recognised in spatial design at World Stage Design, Calgary (2022), and she was a semi-finalist for the Linbury Prize at the UK National Theatre (2019). Alongside that, she mentors artists and leads innovative projects, including her ongoing collaboration with the Larnaca Biennale, the largest international art and culture festival in Cyprus.
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French Translator
Born in Egypt, where she spent her childhood, Maryse moved to Montreal at the age of 9 1/2, where she learned English watching Happy Days. In 1991, Pierre Bernard, director of Quat’Sous theatre, gave her the opportunity to write her first translated piece: Traces d’étoiles, by Cindy Lou Johnson. Since then, she has translated over 70 pieces from North American, British, Scottish and Irish authors. Her translation of the series Motel de passage, by George F. Walker, got her a Masque de la traduction award in 2000 and is being considered for a Gouverneur Général prize. Her translation of Toxique, or L’incident dans l’autobus, by Greg MacArthur, also won her this prize in 2011. More recently, you may have seen her translations / adaptations of Vania & Sonia & Macha & Spike at the Théâtre du Rideau Vert.
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Set + Costume Design
Cathia received her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts, and went on to design and teach in the US and in Canada (currently at UQAM and the National Theatre School). Her costume, set and lighting designs have been shown at the FTA, the Harbourfront Centre and the National Arts Centre, among other venues here in Canada, and throughout Europe and the US.
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Sound Designer
Troy is a sound designer, audio artist, and electronic music composer. His work has been heard in film, television, live performance and installations in galleries and venues throughout North America and beyond. His work can also be heard in the documentary feature, That Higher Level, and in True North - The Rise of Toronto Basketball, also produced by the NFB.
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Lighting Designer
Since graduating from NTS, David has designed over 85 theatre shows. He has done lighting for visual arts shows, corporate galas, dance and musical shows. After 25 years of this life, he still believes that light in all its forms is worth looking into more closely.
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Video Designer
Coming from an advertising background back in Uruguay, then following a drive to work on immersive experiences, Mateo is a self-taught Motion Designer who has been working in the audiovisual industry for over 10 years. Always believing in meaningful stories and how to convey them to the audience, he joined The Sighlence of Sky's team with the intent of giving his vision and touch to the piece.