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In the 1950's, a factory teeters on the edge of collapse. Mysterious contamination is seeping through the cracks. And the residue of a long-past murder is now haunting the work-site. As inexplicable accidents begin to occur, tension rises and the workers grow violent. Blood will have blood; and before peace can be achieved someone must be chosen to take the fall.
The Fall is the award-winning Electric Company Theatre's latest creation. Forged in the industrial remains of an abandoned factory, this site-specific horror explores the function of the scapegoat in society and the ever-present forces of violence in our culture.
Two brothers compete for the affection of the workers and for control of their deceased father's business. But when a mysterious woman answers a job posting, their rivalry escalates until it reaches deadly proportions.
The Fall, utilizes some half a million cubic feet of performance space featuring five-ton overhead cranes carrying actors above the crowd, two-story high video projections, a suspended bed for an aerial sex scene, and the invasion of the space by an ominous black van driven by a satanic salesman.
Winner of 6 Jessie Awards including Outstanding Production and the Critics Choice Award for Innovation.
"If you want to take an exhilarating swim in the creative juices that are cascading through the Vancouver theatre scene right now, dive into the delights of The Fall." - The Georgia Straight
The Fall Audience Feedback
“The absolutely most brilliant piece of theatre I’ve seen in Vancouver. Brilliant!” K Murphy
“all in all – great show. Maybe next time it might be worth working on a longer time – six weeks obviously was not enough to think some things through.”
“Constant Goosebumps… Parallels to current affairs… Horror… Well Done!”
“What a wonderful treat visiting from a small community – you were superb!! Creepy but so good – thank you, best of luck to you all!” Kari – Homer, Alaska
“Incredibly exciting, very dangerous (edgy) the best thing I have seen in years!, fabulous use of space”
“Excellent loved it! Great multimedia and audience involvement, lots of action, never a dull moment.”
“I dream of a time when the world can be like you. Facing Reality and being critical of life at a critical time on the verge of unsustainable extinction. This play should be seen around the world now!” Raul
“Genius – Deep. Dark, surreal, lucid and tactile truth. Thank you for enveloping me in the best theatre I’ve ever experienced”
“Brilliant! I have not been so well entertained in a long time. I look forward to future productions.”
“Very innovative, a little lost on the final concept of “sacrifice’- wasn’t it revenge?”
“…all in all a great show, maybe next time it might be worth working on a longer time – six weeks obviously was not enough to think some things through.”
“…loved the Greek chorus turned girl guide lynch mob!”
“I can’t wipe the grin all my face. My cheeks hurt! The spectacle is amazing.” Maureen S.
“WOW! WOW! WOW! MORE! MORE! MORE! Eyes wide, Horror, Valour! Please Please do More!”
The Fall Press Quotes From Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight:
“If you want to take an exhilarating swim in the creative juices that are cascading through the Vancouver theatre scene right now, dive into the delights of The Fall.”
“The vitality of the vision makes the event an extraordinary pleasure.”
“It’s a miracle that the Electric Company put this spectacle together in five weeks”
From Peter Birnie, Vancouver Sun:
“I wish I had the space these people do in order to credit everyone involved in this marvelous machine of creativity.”
“This is a fully functioning factory of fun.”
“The Electric Company’s vaunted approach to creating theatre in unexpected places is taken to new heights and depths in The Fall. The result is a two-act treat that’s hip, hilarious and yes, even occasionally outright horrifying.”
From Jo Ledingham, The Vancouver Courier:
“The Fall is packed with such stuff: smart, funny, physical, surprising, inventive and, if you want to get serious, it even encourages thoughts on society and scapegoats.”
From Leanne Campbell, The Westender:
“Once again the collective writers of The Electric Company have sprouted light bulbs over their heads. Watching their latest piece, The Fall, you can sense the excitement that they must have felt when they were given 600,000 square cubic feet of warehouse space to play in.”
“The Fall becomes one of those productions that will be talked about for years to come.”
From Penelope Mulligan, Discorder:
“Collier’s vision was enormous and I can’t imagine it being realized more fully.”
“…without a doubt, the most cinematic live theatre experience I’ve ever had.”
“The year’s top three list starts here.”
Equity Actors: Sarah Brown, Dana-Lori Chalmers, Rory Gylander, Natalie Kardum, Kevin Kerr, Una Memisevic, Robin Mooney, Rachel Robilliard, Anita Rochon, Quelemia Sparrow, Andy Thompson, Erin Wells, Jonathon Young
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