THE HIGHEST STEP IN THE WORLD

Ghost River Theatre

THE HIGHEST STEP IN THE WORLD

Written by Eric Rose and David van Belle | Directed by Eric Rose

What do you do when you can’t go down the same way that you came up? Ghost River Theatre’s The Highest Step in the World is an enthralling solo performance that integrates video projection and flying technology in a mythology about the necessity of risk. The play weaves together three story lines: the true story of Air Force Captain Joseph Kittinger, who skydived to earth from the edge of space on August 16, 1960; the true story of Vesna Vulovic, the Serbian airline stewardess who fell 33,000 and survived after the plane she was on was bombed; and the mythical story of Icarus and his loving father Daedalus. You know how that one goes. Winner of two Betty Mitchell (Calgary Theatre) awards, two Saskatoon and Area Theatre Awards, and a Technical Merit Award from the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology.

75 minutes, no intermission | Touring company: 1 actor and 5 crew

Rider available upon request | Inquire about availability

REVIEWS

“Exceptionally well-acted.”  Kelly Nestruck, Globe and Mail.

“The stories are unique, van Belle’s performance is strong, the writing, direction, sound, set design, graphics and video projection are all fantastic (kudos to the whole crew) and for me it was a mind-bendingly good way to spend 75 minutes of my time.” Jessica Goldman, CBC Radio

“...a finely crafted piece of both theatre and art unlike anything I have ever seen or felt.” Craig Palmer, Avenue Magazine

TOUR HISTORY

Alberta Theatre Projects’ Enbridge PlayRites Festival (Calgary), Persephone Theatre (Saskatoon), The Arden Theatre (St. Albert), Gateway Theatre (Richmond)

CREDITS

Performed by David van Belle

Text: Eric Rose and David van Belle

Direction: Eric Rose

Dramaturgy: Vicki Stroich

Set, Costume and Lighting Design: Ami Farrow

Projection and Sound Design: Ben Chaisson

Motion Graphics Design: Court Brinsmead

Flying Direction: Adrian Young

Stage Management: Joanne P.B. Smith

Technical Director: Wladimiro A. Woyno Rodriguez

Photography: Aldona Barutowicz, Anton de Groot, Ami Farrow

Created in association with Alberta Theatre Projects.