Remaining silent in the face of judgement based on your way of speaking is a reality far more common than people think.
Gabriel and Bianca, two Acadian artists, tackle this issue. Humourously, of course - yet not without its share of pain - the pair explore how certain prejudices are held with regard to a language. Their language. And the resulting consequences of linguistic insecurity.
Bianca Richard and Gabriel Robichaud, both from south-eastern New Brunswick, are the instigators of this ambitious project, which includes this theatrical docu-drama, as well as a podcast series and a documentary - an extensive multimedia project which has turned into a genuine Pandora's box.
The greatest manifestation of linguistic insecurity is Silence. And Absence. It is the self-exclusion of someone speaking in their mother tongue in the public arena. Orally or in writing. Because they don't believe that they have a legitimate right to do so.
Creative Team
Co-writers: Bianca Richard & Gabriel Robichaud
Collaborating Director: Philip André Collette
Assistant Director: Mara Saulnier
Sound Design: Sébastien Michaud
Video Design: Étienne Boivin
Lighting Design: Nathan Finnamore
Set and Costume Design: Laura Stinson in collaboration with Ian McFarlane
Technical director: Xavier Richard
Stage Manager: Cassidy Gaudet
Artistic collaborator: Alix Dufresne
Photography: Annie France Noël
Graphic Design: Frederick Hryszyn
Producer: Mylène Després
Production
Co-Producers
Financial Partners
Community Partners
Our project has taken off thanks to the invaluable support of our community partners and their unwavering commitment.
"Ohhhh, you don't sound like the others, you've got such a lovely and colourful accent, where are you from?"