A Thousand Words

Written and Directed by CHRIS HANRATTY

Featuring BYRON ABALOS, LINDSEY CLARK, SHIRA LEUCHTER AND CLINTON WALKER

Projection Design by REBECCA VANDEVELDE

Sound Design by THOMAS RYDER PAYNE

Stage Managed by KRISTA MACISAAC

Photoshop Consultant RONALD TSANG

A Thousand Words follows the criminal investigation of two Canadian soldiers. After their deaths, photos surface that indicate they may have had other interests in Afghanistan beyond their mission. Featuring projections and live digital art, A Thousand Words investigates the power of the image and the sway it can hold.

REVIEWS:

"Well-paced and thoughtful, A Thousand Words catches us off-guard then challenges what you think you already know...A Thousand Words is a hidden gem at SummerWorks and deserves further development - taut and tight and thought-provoking."

 - The Charlebois Post. Full review here.

"Deep and disturbing tale with great character development touching on a dark yet poignant topic from our not to recent past."

 - Digital Journal. Full review here.

One of four "Standouts" listed by critic Lynn Slotkin.

 - Full mention here.

Clinton Walker. Photo by Shira Leuchter. 

Lindsey Clark and Clinton Walker. Photo by Shira Leuchter.

A Thousand Words was developed with a playwrighting grant from 

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