The Box, Smashbox Theatre

It’s 1974, Vancouver. Reality is fragile in this world of dreams. Two friends, Man One and Man Two, are haunted by an unopened but promising giftIf you thought all your dreams would come true, would you open the box? Written by Sheldon Rosen and performed by Anton Matsigura and Elliot Baskin Smith, this mind-bending duet calls into question the role of the imagination in a dangerous yet necessary dance between friendship, aspiration, and burgeoning adulthood. Credits Written by – Sheldon Rosen Directed by – Sophia Treanor Stage Managed by – Azura Idu Lighting Design by – Sasha Pisiak Sound Design by – Theo Falkiner Set Design by – Hana Ramsay Costume Design by – Samantha Johnson Performed by – Elliot Baskin Smith and Anton Matsigura About the Artist Sophia Treanor is a director and performer based in New York City and Los Angeles, and recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in Directing at the University of Victoria. She is the Steward of the Six Viewpoints Institute and when not working with people, is devoted to making theatre for rocks. The Box by Sheldon Rosen has been an extraordinary playground over the last year, and she is thrilled to share it with the Fringe fest! Azura Idu (she/her) is a Victoria based artist and recent graduate from the Phoenix Theatre with a focus in performance and stage management. Now working with this team for the third time, she can’t wait to be part of making this show unique. Some of her recent credits include “Blessed are the Hungry” (Anywhere/Nowhere Creations) and “Joany” (Pithy Productions). Elliot Baskin Smith is a theatre artist from Kamloops, BC and a BFA student at the Phoenix Theatre at the University of Victoria. Recent credits include In My Day, Our Town, The Killing Game, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. When not onstage, he works with the BC Wildfire Service in Dawson Creek and is passionate about creating theatre that connects personal stories with community experience. Anton is a performer from Calgary, Alberta, and is delighted to be performing in his second Victoria Fringe Festival! Anton has worked with various companies across Calgary, including Calgary Young People’s Theatre, the Mind the Gap Collective, and Black Radish Theatre. Anton is thrilled to be remounting the 3rd edition of The Box and hopes that you enjoying peeking inside even if the box peeks back. https://www.instagram.com/smashboxtheatre/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mild torture. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights (other than strobes) Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website.