Long Distance Relationships for Mythical Times by Gloria Mok (with 2b Theatre)
A personal story about long-distance relationships and immigration told through food and object theatre.
Attended Summer 2022
Attended Summer 2022
Production: 2b theatre company
Writer and Performer: Gloria Mok
Direction and Dramaturgy: Theatre du Poulet, 2b, and Nightswimming
Sound Design: Martin Nishikawa
Production Management: Billy Wolf and Patricia Vinluan
Join Gloria Mok as she weaves together a personal story about long-distance relationships and immigration, with an ancient Chinese astrological folktale about forbidden love. Utilizing food, simple objects, and conversational Cantonese, a dinner table for a small group transforms into a liminal space that explores the challenges and triumphs of seeking love and connection at a distance.
Gloria last explored aspects of this performance at SummerWorks 2021 as part of the Artists at Work series. The project is proudly part of 2b theatre’s Great Little Works series: intimate performances based on humanity’s greatest works of theatre and literature, each brought to life by one performer at a table. These shows are uniquely designed for this moment; shows built for small audiences, safely performable during a pandemic, producing minimal ecological impact, and maximal emotional and spiritual value.
Gloria last explored aspects of this performance at SummerWorks 2021 as part of the Artists at Work series. The project is proudly part of 2b theatre’s Great Little Works series: intimate performances based on humanity’s greatest works of theatre and literature, each brought to life by one performer at a table. These shows are uniquely designed for this moment; shows built for small audiences, safely performable during a pandemic, producing minimal ecological impact, and maximal emotional and spiritual value.
Awards & Press
“A profoundly mystical experience. I feel so braided to the past, present and future.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021
"A much-needed resetting of the soul after several months away from home, community, and passions.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021
"A much-needed resetting of the soul after several months away from home, community, and passions.” - Audience Participant, Geary Art Crawl, 2021
Presentations
- Summerworks Festival: Toronto, ON 8-10 August
- Halifax Central Library: September 8-11 2021
