a chrysalis theatre & VIVO co-production / June 2008, VIDF, Vancouver, BC

Created by performer Tanya Marquardt and sound artist Emma Hendrix, Genie is sourced in the true-life story of a feral child who was discovered after being locked in solitary confinement for over 10 years. Case studies and research of feral children were used as a starting point to examining human isolation – and specifically the feeling of being confined in urban daily life. Fusing performance, installation and experimental audio in the hopes of creating a wake up call for our audience.

Genie was created in residency at VIVO and performed at VIDF in September 2008.