Upcoming durational performance at OFFTA as a part of LA SERRE residency, June 2026

A tirade of sonic innuendo to pop culture, Bouffon about the escapism of being White passing, and ultimately grief through burnout, a practise: Misinterpretation (a performance) unveils the constant fight to be true to yourself even when being White might be the easiest option.

Presented by Real Sweat Performance Group with performances at Mile Zero Dance Edmonton, AB and Fluid Festival Calgary, AB, 2024.

Created and performed by Tia Ashley Kushniruk 亚 女弟 and Philip Geller

Rehearsal Director: Charlie Peters | Sound Design: Philip Geller and Will Scott | Lighting Design and Stage Manager: Trent Crosby | Photographer: Susannah Haight

Special Thanks: Centre for Indigenous Theatre, Sweet Action Theatre, Nathaniel “Natty” Justanio, Clarke Blair, Joe Rogan, Jonathan Burrows, and SGSDance

“It reminded me of the externalized representation of the gymnastics I personally have to navigate”

“It’s like seeing a dream collapse”