Residency Reflections: Work-in-Progress Sharing with Alexandra Caprara

Work-in-Progress Sharing with Alexandra Caprara
with support as a New Works Artist in ResidenceSunday, January 17, 2027 | 2pm
Drop in to witness the creative process behind gently divine, violently disorientating (GDVD)
The Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC)
FREE (Registration Required)
Work-in-Progress sharing of gently divine, violently disorientating (GDVD)2 – 2:30pmArtist Talkback with Alexandra & the collaborating artists2:30 – 3:15pm
As an Artist in Residence at New Works, Alexandra Caprara invites audiences into the theatre for a behind the scenes look at preparations for the upcoming premiere performance of gently divine, violently disorientating (GDVD). Alexandra newest work focuses on experimenting and fine-tuning with their technology elements, in relation to the choreography, lights, and sound. This free event will include a work-in-progress performance of the piece, and an informal talkback discussion with Alexandra and the collaborating artists.
About Alexandra Caprara
Alexandra Caprara (she/her) is a queer, interdisciplinary artist from Toronto, Ontario, whose practice is grounded in performance making and design. She has worked internationally as a director, performer, and designer for lighting and video projection, and has presented her work across Canada alongside companies such as Arts Club, High Performance Rodeo, WorkMan Arts, Theatre Replacement, and GoodWoman Dance. Her practice ranges from working in theatre, dance, and installation art, with a focus on the interplay between lighting and projection as scenographic and choreographic elements on stage. Her design research has been presented at the Prague Quadrennial “Technologies” Symposium (2024), with other select credits including the direction and creation of “Ultra Violets” (re:Naissance Opera 2024), lighting design for “The Golden Anniversaries” (Arts Club),and projection design for “A Silent Howl” (Dancing on The Edge). She holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Simon Fraser University, and resides in Vancouver.
A note from Alexandra Caprara:
"It truly feels so special to have "gently divine, violently disorientating" premiere with New Works - a compant that has seen the growth of my career, and this project, firsthand. This piece has been in development over the last two years, and I am thrilled to finally get to share it."Cast & Collaborating Artists:
Directed and created by: Alexandra Caprara
Created in collaboration with: Kira Radosevic, Erika Mitsuhashi, Sarah Finn (performers), and Jami Reimer (Composer).
Technical Director: Jack Chipman
Live video design: Alexandra Caprara

Learn more about Alexandra and the Residency Reflection program here by visiting, newworks.ca
Presented in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre