Past RISER projects have gone on to receive multiple Sterling Award nominations, presentations across Canada, and new collaborations with program artists and partners years into the future. But don’t take it from us, here’s what we’ve heard from past RISER artists:
“What struck me most about the mentorship provided to me through the RISER project was that … I was being encouraged to lean into my unique experiences and use them to build the project I wanted to see as an audience member. This allowed me to do better outreach, make better partnerships, and work authentically: we ultimately saw more disabled audience members at our production than I’ve seen at almost any other indie theatre project I’ve attended or worked.”
– Carly Neis, In My Own Little Corner
“My confidence has grown … As a producer, it’s given me a lot more insight into how to organize and run an event.”
– Saint Jackson, Prayers in Peril
“Because of this program, I learned to trust. I’ve developed the sense of expertise with the team members, and learning to trust each member’s process too. I didn’t realize that while we’re all going through this process together, every single member has their own process too.”
– Kena León, The Debut
Check out some of the amazing work that’s been part of RISER Edmonton! Click any of the images for more project info and photos.
Want to learn more about any of these projects or contact the artists about prospective opportunities? Get in touch!
The Debut
HOY! Productions
From HOY! Productions
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2024
Written by Kena León, directed by Amanda Bergen
Presented at the Backstage Theatre at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns.
Age Rating 14+
Prayers in Peril
Saint Jackson
A new development workshop presented by RISER Edmonton 2024.
Created and produced by Saint Jackson.
With collaborators D’orjay Jackson, Kijo Gatama, Mustafa Rafiq, Moe Ahmed, Makeda Romanetti, and Timiro Mohamed.
Tough Guy
Hayley Moorhouse
A new development workshop presented by RISER Edmonton 2024.
Written and produced by Hayley Moorhouse.
Directed by Brett Dahl.
Dramaturgy by Evan Medd.
Featuring Marg Lawler, Michelle Diaz, Tiffany Thomas, Noori Gill, Autumn Strom, and Meegan Sweet.
With collaborators Rory Turner and Kena León.
The System
Althea Cunningham
A new development workshop presented by RISER Edmonton 2024.
Written and produced by Althea Cunningham.
Featuring Yusi Hunter, Charlene Smith, Sanderina Twin, and Elena Porter.
Directed by Josh Languedoc.
Dramaturgy by Patricia Darbasie.
Collaborators: Rory Turner.
Associate Producer: Hayley Moorhouse.
After Faust
Connor Yuzwenko-Martin
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2023.
A new play from The Invisible Practice.
Written and produced by Connor Yuzwenko-Martin.
Directed by Ebony R. Gooden.
In My Own Little Corner
Carly Neis
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2023.
Written and performed by Carly Neis.
Directed by Sarah J Culkin.
Omisimawiw
Shyanne Duquette
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2023.
Written by Shyanne Duquette.
Directed by Danielle LaRose.
MINE
Ashleigh Hicks
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2023.
Written by Ashleigh Hicks.
Directed by Andrew Ritchie.
The Power of the Drum
Cuban Movements Dance
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2022.
Created by Cuban Movements Dance Academy.
Directed by Cecilia Ferreyra.
I Don’t Even Miss You
Tiny Bear Jaws
A special presentation with RISER Toronto as part of RISER Edmonton 2022.
Created and produced by Tiny Bear Jaws.
Written and performed by Elena Belyea.
Directed and dramaturged by Emma Tibaldo.
Re:Construct
Even Gilchrist
Presented as part of RISER Edmonton 2022.
Written by Even Gilchrist.
Directed by Sarah J Culkin.