The Sighlence of Sky is a non-verbal mask and mime performance — a tender ode to the love and heartache that live within family bonds, as a family navigates disability and neurodivergence. It is a piece that invites imagination, empathy and deep human connection.
The performance was first presented in Μontreal, Canada, in 2021 by Infinithéâtre, conceived and performed by Anana Rydvald, and directed by artistic director Zach Fraser.
A solo piece in which the performer vividly and tenderly portrays three distinct characters — the Mother, the Father, and their child, Sky. The storytelling unfolds entirely through physical expression and projected text, creating a visual and emotional landscape where each audience member is invited to construct their own interpretation.
“The Sighlence of Sky is inspired by my resilient sister who is the innocent constant in our lives in which we reflect back our humanity again and again.” Anana Rydvald, Creator
The production won 2 Montreal English Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Indie Production as well as Outstanding Lead Performance in an Independant Production. Since then, The Sighlence of Sky has toured to multiple venues throughout Quebec, in both English and French.
The Sighlence of Sky is a non-verbal mask and mime performance — a tender ode to the love and heartache that live within family bonds, as a family navigates disability and neurodivergence. It is a piece that invites imagination, empathy and deep human connection.
The performance was first presented in Μontreal, Canada, in 2021 by Infinithéâtre, conceived and performed by Anana Rydvald, and directed by artistic director Zach Fraser.
A solo piece in which the performer vividly and tenderly portrays three distinct characters — the Mother, the Father, and their child, Sky. The storytelling unfolds entirely through physical expression and projected text, creating a visual and emotional landscape where each audience member is invited to construct their own interpretation.
“The Sighlence of Sky is inspired by my resilient sister who is the innocent constant in our lives in which we reflect back our humanity again and again.” Anana Rydvald, Creator
The production won 2 Montreal English Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Indie Production as well as Outstanding Lead Performance in an Independant Production. Since then, The Sighlence of Sky has toured to multiple venues throughout Quebec, in both English and French.