TALKBACK AFTER EVERY PERFORMANCE
SAT, MAR 15, 7:30 PM —OPENING
SUN, MAR 16, 2:00 PM — PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE
TUE, MAR 18, 7:30 PM
WED, MAR 19, 7:30 PM
THURS, MAR 20, 7:30 PM
FRI, MAR 21, 7:30 PM
SAT, MAR 22, 2:00 PM
SAT, MAR 22, 7:30 PM
THE CULTCH PRESENTS
HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY
MAR 15–22
HISTORIC THEATRE
A lighting designer illuminates his mother’s passing in a brave and intimate work of theatre.
24/25 SEASON
MAR 15–22
HISTORIC THEATRE
By Itai Erdal in collaboration with James Long, Anita Rochon & Emelia Symington Fedy
The Chop Theatre (Vancouver)
In collaboration with The Elbow Theatre (Vancouver)
Runtime
Approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission. Every performance will be followed by a talkback.
Box Office Info
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Mondays: 12 – 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 12- 4pm
Sunday: closed
Open 1 hour prior to every show
Content Advisory
Mature themes
Venue Info
HISTORIC THEATRE
1895 Venables St.,
Vancouver, BC
Showtimes
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“An elegant reminder that even the subtlest light can dispel the darkness”—Examiner.com
In September 2000, Vancouver-based lighting designer Itai Erdal received a phone call telling him his mother had nine months to live. He promptly travelled home to spend every moment he could with his dying mother.
During that time, he shot hours of film and hundreds of pictures, documenting the final nine months of her life. In this deeply profound, surprisingly funny, and critically acclaimed work, Erdal demonstrates his approach to theatrical lighting while also reflecting on events that followed his mother asking him to take her life. This piece pairs the power of Erdal’s storytelling with the nuanced potency of stage lighting.
Mery Erdal’s vibrant personality shines through the work—the strong bond she had with her son and her dignity and grace in her final days.
How to Disappear Completely returns home to Vancouver after 25 productions, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards across the globe.
The Draw
“What could have been a dark show is driven in fact by light. The professional insights of Erdal are used to great effect to illuminate his story, becoming a metaphor life’s big questions… He uses the medium he knows so intimately to transcend the private, and present theatre with universal resonance… ”
—Marsha Lederman, Globe and Mail
Show Credits
Produced by The Chop Theatre
In collaboration with The Elbow Theatre
By Itai Erdal in collaboration with James Long, Anita Rochon & Emelia Symington Fedy
CAST
Itai Erdal
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director
James Long
Lighting Design
Itai Erdal
Video Design
Jamie Nesbitt
Sound Design
Emelia Symington Fedy
Original Composition
Andrea Young
Dramaturge
Anita Rochon
Stage Manager
Donna Soares
TD / PM
Itai Erdal
Reviews.
Trailer
Itai Erdal - 2024 Siminovitch Prize Finalist
Showtimes
- TALKBACK AFTER EVERY PERFORMANCE
- OPENING
SAT, MAR 15
7:30 PM
- PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE
SUN, MAR 16
2:00 PM
.
TUE, MAR 18
7:30 PM
.
WED, MAR 19
7:30 PM
.
THURS, MAR 20
7:30 PM
.
FRI, MAR 21
7:30 PM
.
SAT, MAR 22
2:00 PM
.
SAT, MAR 22
7:30 PM
Ticket Prices
Section A+:
$49
Section A:
$44
Section B:
$39
Section C:
$29
Pay What You Choose: MAR 16
We are thrilled to offer pay-what-you-choose pricing for select performances!
We encourage you to pay as you can to help support the creation of this show.
Available on: MAR 16
Cultch Connects
The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]
This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.
Indigenous Pricing
Complimentary tickets are available for Indigenous patrons thanks to the support of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.
Use promo code INDIGENOUS to book up to two complimentary tickets. Those who wish to book tickets for a larger group or family can contact [email protected]
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