13’'2’’ Between Us - March 1 & 2

13’2” Between Us is an intimate experience through radio play, choreography and animation set within a multi-media installation created for the gymnasium of the Buddhist Temple. The new work explores the call and response of letters and poetry, both real and fictionalized, that fill the gap between two siblings (Mochizuki’s paternal grandfather and his brother, a pole vaulter placing 5th 1932 Summer Los Angeles Olympics). The siblings are separated by the large body of water; the Pacific Ocean and the impact of WWII on their fate and livelihoods. Their stories intertwine with the sound waves of two other exiled characters: a translator (Shiho Sakanishi) and a radio disc jockey (Tokyo Rose). 

A multi-media installation by Cindy Mochizuki 
In collaboration with
Sound Design Antoine Bédard
Choreography: Lisa Mariko Gelley
Costume Design: Jae Woo Kang
New Media Designer: Milton Lim
4D Sound Engineer: Alex Penney
Lighting Design: James Proudfoot
Editing: Milena Salazar
Animation Compositing and Assistance Cherry Wen Wen Lu
Performers: Sophia Mai 舞 Wolfe, Shana Wolfe, Amanda Sum, Juolin Lee
Set Construction and Woodwork: Minoru Yamamoto⑄
Voice Performers: Yuki Kedoin, Haruno Niiyama, Jason Sakaki, Maiko Yamamoto
Production Coordinator: Cherry Wen Wen Lu

Location and Accessibility:
Vancouver Buddhist Temple Gymnasium: 220 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver

Note that the main entrance to Vancouver Buddhist Temple will be closed. Guests may enter through the back entrance via the alley between Powell St. and East Cordova St. Volunteers and signage will be present to guide guests. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and additional assistance can be provided upon request. Please indicate any specific needs when booking tickets or contact access@powellstreetfestival.com to arrange accommodations for the Vancouver Buddhist Temple.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the British Columbia Arts Council.