Wess Wess — Satellite Théâtre

Impure and stressful whispers brought to our ears by petty little devils, 'wess wess' are present in various cultures around the world. Fuelled by our contemporary anxieties, they take many forms: the 9 to 5 of daily life, marital status in society, reproductive rights, the decision - or not - to raise children in the current context, as well as, of course, the impact of various ethno-cultural realities on all these topics.

In order to tackle these issues without maudlin or whining, it is through the door of grotesque theatre and satire that the artists invite the audience to think hard and laugh hard.

The result of the Culturas professional development project started in 2020, this satirical play is created, co-produced, promoted and staged by a group of culturally diverse artists.

Cast

Aryelle Morrison

Aryelle Morrison is a performer in Moncton, NB. After training in classical piano and voice at Mount Allison University (2015), she began writing songs and performing locally. She released her debut EP Stereotypical in 2018. With many years of dance training (DancEast, ABC Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet), she recently integrated herself into the local theatre/musical theatre scene in Moncton as both a performer and choreographer (Roundhouse Productions, Hazy Grape Theatre Collective, the Capitol Theatre, Hairy Tease Productions, Satellite Théâtre). She has also been in television and radio commercials, worked behind the scenes of a television series (Garde-Partagée), and acted in independent films. Happy to work in multiple disciplines and always looking for new opportunities and training, Aryelle’s career is just getting started.

Daniela Fernandez Rodriguez

Daniela Fernandez is an interdisciplinary artist from Colombia. Through her community work as an educator and program manager, she has extensive experience in logistics management and event production, public speaking, and media relations. A lover of theatre, writing, dance, and film, she has been involved in various creative projects and initiatives promoting inclusion, interculturality, and social integration through the arts. Her experience includes performances as a poet, master of ceremonies, actress/comedian, designer and performer, and dancer in festivals, theatre, film, and commercials. Her latest creative obsession is herbalism.

Haqq Brice Adeoye

Haqq Brice Adeoye is Beninese and has lived in Acadie for over seven years. Having done all his college and university studies in computer science, he discovered a passion for all things interpretation and results. He then took his first steps in his home country of Benin with the agency Éléganss where he touched upon a form of creative interpretation. When he arrived in Canada, he decided to take acting classes at the Capitol Theatre. A training that he will deepen for three years with the Satellite Theatre. He also decided to learn photography on his own. Photography originated from the idea of wanting to show his unique vision of fashion. Now Haqq combines fashion, poetry, and emotions to tell stories. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose art and creativity are used to express his vision.

Jalianne Li

Jalianne Li is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in dance from Moncton, NB, the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. After obtaining her BSc, she studied dance at Trinity Laban, apprenticed with Springs Dance Company and founded surFace Dance in 2013. Jalianne’s work draws inspiration from her experiences, thrives on close collaborations with other artists, is influenced by the spaces in which she creates, embraces both abstract and emotive movement, and integrates dance on video and projection. She has danced with Connection Dance Works and Danse en L’air and is a stilt walker. Jalianne has also delved into theatre and has performed in Golem and The Limits of Possible Noise with Satellite Théâtre, as well as in Returning Fire with Theatre New Brunswick. She is thrilled to have been part of the Culturas group for the past three years and can’t wait to share Wess Wess et autres stress with the public in November!

Widjane Akachkach

Wijdane Akachkach is of Moroccan Berber descent. She graduated from the Université de Moncton with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in philosophy. While at university, she met the members of her world music/jazz bands, Mo'un K'ap and Wijful. After her graduation, she worked as an Arabic-French-English interpreter for Syrian refugee women who were using art therapy services at the Centre d'accueil et d'établissement pour les immigrant-e-s francophones du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick (Le CAFi). She then became a community action worker with the same organization. As part of her duties, she organizes socio-cultural activities and events for francophone newcomers and the Greater Moncton community. In 2019, she joined the Satellite Theatre Garden Project team as a cultural advisor. Her ability to share the experiences of newcomers during the COVID-19 confinement, as well as her talent in singing, led her to become a performer-creator in the theatrical production of the project: Pépins, un parcours de petites détresses (2020). Since then, she has been working with the same theatre company, continuing her training in acting and creation within a group of culturally diverse artists.

Sandratana Rasolonjavoto

Originally from Madagascar, Sandratana Rasolonjatovo moved to Moncton a few years ago and is excited to present the result of her Culturas project after three years of work. After some theatrical experiences in her hometown, she discovered Satellite Théâtre, with which she was able to expand her knowledge in the field. Sandratana also collaborated with artist Paul Arseneau in his short film Adieu, as well as in Hubcity Theatre's summer production of Shakespeare in the Park: Les joyeuses bourgeoises de Windsor. A graduate of the Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management program at the Université de Moncton, she has a keen interest in art and culture and enjoys drawing in her spare time. Sandratana would like to thank the Satellite Théâtre team for giving her the chance to perform onstage, her friends from the Culturas cohort, and her family for their unconditional support despite the distance. Enjoy the show!

Emily Rose London

Emerging from the artworks, I’ve always had an eye for creativity. Envisioning colour and emotion through movement and sound. While my time in the professional world has only just begun, I’ve never shied away from pushing my voice forward through various solo and academic mixed-media projects.

My love for the arts started with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on a swan lake in my childhood bedroom. Wanting to emulate the flow of emotions a classical piece so lovingly gives. I would soon pick up varying instruments, from the flute to the guitar, followed by years of focusing on my vocal career, then to composing my pieces of music and poetry.

Later, I’d progress through other forms of writing, painting, sewing, and designing. None of which I’d cling to more than performing. Sharing emotion, sparking ideas, questioning thoughts, and of course, the pure joy and entertainment of it all. I hope to continue that joy through my artistic pursuits for years to come as I venture through the world of theatre.