Julia Davis in She Holds Up the Stars | Photo by Jason George
Having seen only two other productions, I have solid faith in Red Sky Performance to ground me to the earth with experiences that also send my imagination soaring—fanciful, poetic spectacle rooted in Indigenous tradition and universal emotions. Partnering with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, creator Sandra Laronde presents a dance-concert-theatre hybrid aimed at youth aged eight to ten, but is a truly compelling experience for anyone with an open heart. She Holds Up the Stars is the sort of story Laronde wishes she’d had as an Indigenous youth growing up in this country. Continue Reading