Eric Rose is an award-winning director, deviser, playwright, educator, and Artistic Director of Calgary’s acclaimed Ghost River Theatre. His work is characterized by a striking audio-visual aesthetic that embraces the impossible, constantly reframing and rediscovering what theatre is and is capable of. As a sought-after Immersive and Sensory Experience Designer, Eric has created over 20 unique interactive shows, including Scent Bar, Intuition Project, Touch, SensoryBox and Tomorrow’s Child, which was recently presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For over 25 years, Eric, as a teacher, has shared his unique approach to theatrical creation with professionals and students worldwide. In addition to leading GRT’s 4-Day and National 3-week Devised Intensives in Calgary, he has taught for the Young Vic in London, UK, Prague Quadrennial of Performance and Design, Kathy Knowles Theatre Company in Accra, Ghana, Revolutions International Festival in Albuquerque, USA, across Canada and at various post-secondary institutions and festivals. Mr. Rose has been honoured to be a Playwright in Residence at Alberta Theatre Projects, named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and to have received the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Artist Award for his body of work as a theatrical innovator. For Film and TV, Mr. Rose recently co-wrote the feature documentary Close the Divide (AMPIA Award Nomination) and co-wrote / directed a new 5 part soon to be released streaming series, So Dark the Sky and is currently in post-production for a film adaptation of his play, STRUCK.

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Known for his wit, warmth, and captivating stage presence, Kris Demeanor has performed across Canada and internationally, earning acclaim as a multi-disciplinary artist who bridges the worlds of music, poetry, and theatre. His work delves into the personal and universal, and the album, “Songs for my Father to Fall Asleep to”, is his most intimate recording, celebrating life in loss through shameless nostalgia and undying affection for friends and family.

Kris is a Mohkinstis (Calgary) born singer-songwriter, poet, and storyteller whose work explores the intersection of music, memory, and connection, mixed with a nice sprinkle of biting social satire.

A celebrated figure in Calgary’s cultural community, Kris was the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate in 2012, recognizing his ability to weave compelling narratives through both verse and song.

His work with the Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, Ghost River Theatre, One Yellow Rabbit, and North Country Cinema, has continued answering the question- What does it really mean to live in this place, at this time?

Kris dedicates his recent work to his daughter Aviva and partner Deborah, celebrating the enduring joy and beauty they bring to a turbulent world.

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Hello, my name is Cedric Lightning. I’m from Morley, AB—“Mini Thni”—of the Stoney Nakoda Nation, just west of Calgary, and from Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, AB. I grew up surrounded by music and song, always pushing myself to learn and sing all styles of powwow and round dance. Singing has guided me through healing, humour, laughter, and grief—it is an energy, an expression, and a medicine.

I am a member of the powwow drum group Krazy Creek, with whom I’ve toured across powwow trails and communities throughout Turtle Island. Beyond the powwow grounds, I’ve had the honour of sharing my voice at major festivals including the Calgary Folk Music Festival, and as part of Making Treaty 7.

In addition to performing, I am a drumstick maker. Each stick is crafted with care, designed to carry respect for the drum, for the singers who use it, and for the communities it brings together. This work keeps me closely tied to tradition while also letting me explore design and creativity.

This is my third collaboration with Ghost River Theatre, following The Great Alberta Sound Bath Experience and Echoes of the Land. I believe that when different voices, perspectives, and cultures come together, something extraordinary is created.

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