In this show’s futuristic scenario, North American Prime Minister Justin Bieber attempts to end world hunger by deforesting the continent to plant thousands of acres of genetically-modified swiss chard. This Superfood grows awry, taking over the entire planet and choking out all other forms of life. The last surviving humans are cryogenically frozen and shot into earth orbit, waiting for Earth to heal so that they may return home and begin a new civilization. On board the spaceship there is only one person left awake: the geriatric custodian and sole caretaker of the ship’s frozen ‘human cargo.’
“You will inevitably ROAR WITH LAUGHTER, but what you might not see coming is the IMMENSE HEART AND POWERFUL IMAGERY behind the performance. Ingrid hits another home run with this brilliant piece of physical theatre. The use of the audience and the way this play is set will forever change the way you see theatre and its possibilities...as each audience member truly feels like an important part of the narrative.” - Montreal Theatre Hub
"Interstellar Elder is in its own stratosphere...the most satisfying, creative, uproarious and surprising experience. Kitt, the “space custodian” aboard a ship containing the last remaining humans, all cryogenically frozen until Earth can become habitable again. Alone, apart from the voice of the onboard computer Mandy, Kitt keeps herself occupied and amused, but longs for her former home. A montage capturing her Groundhog Day-like existence, from age 31 to age 96, is executed brilliantly. It’s immensely funny and often heartbreaking to watch as loneliness compels Kitt to do increasingly odd things...Her physicality is impeccable. From its hilarious opening scene, to its triumphant and totally one-of-a-kind conclusion, Hansen offers a fully realized vision that is equal parts absurd and profoundly human."
★★★★★ - The Star Phoenix
Solo performance, 65 mins long. For adults & humans age 7 and up
