The Sighlence of Sky

Written, Created & Performed by Anana Rydvald
Directed by Zach Fraser

The Sighlence of Sky, a non-verbal mask and mime piece, is a tender ode to the heartache and the love that live within family bonds. From creator Anana Rydvald: “The Sighlence of Sky is inspired by my passionate parents, dear step-mother and me. But most of all, it’s a piece inspired by my resilient sister who is the innocent constant in our lives in which we reflect back our humanity again and again.”

The final instalment of Rydvald’s trilogy of mask solos, she last charmed Infinithéâtre patrons with her META-winning (Montreal English Theatre Award), Love, Child.

Anana Rydvald (Creator/Performer)
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 METAS 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.