IN DEVELOPMENT 

WAIL (2026)

Running time: 70 mins, no intermission

Performers on stage: 6 

Team on the road: 8

Venue: Blackbox / alternative spaces

Premiere: January 2026, partners The Dance Centre, Music on Main + PuSH International Arts Festival

"WAIL" emerges as a new group work from Action at Distance, directed by Vanessa Goodman. Its collaborative team includes performing artists Anya Saugstad, Ryan Jackson, Shion Skye Carter, Marisa Gold, Hayley Gawthrop, Eowynn Enquist, Lighting Designer James Proudfoot, Sonic Mentor Brady Marks, and Dramaturge Fay Nass. "WAIL" is crafted as a poem for our present moment, intertwining performative systems of sound and movement to embody the essence of our shared experience.

In a time marked by stark social contrasts, the six performing artists delve into the intricate dance of navigating joy within community. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, "WAIL" immerses itself in botanical distortions and auditory illusions, inviting audiences into a multi-sensory exploration that reflects the complexities of our environment. The work amplifies the artists' emotional landscapes and elevates the connection between humanity and the world around us, ultimately celebrating the resilience of joy amidst chaos.