A Woman, a Brain and a Drummer. Neuroscience meets kick-ass drumming and the question of change.
Holding Mercury is an experimental fusion of science, spoken word, explosive drumming and drama. The piece stands upon cutting edge research in neuroscience and in particular the concept of brain plasticity.
Who is the Drummer? Can the Woman control chaos through apparent certainties of science?
Creative Team:
Creator and Writer: Kristina Watt Villegas
Performers: Kristina Watt, Mike Essoudry
Production Dramaturg and Music Director: Nick Carpenter
Musician and Composition: Mike Essoudry, Steve Geyer
Production Assistant: Drea Flyne
For a taste of HOLDING MERCURY, have a watch of this video created during the Global Pandemic, based on the Undercurrents premiere. Video created by Steve Geyer.
Currently seeking development & production opportunities. Contact Kristina if you or your organization would like to be part of the process!
With thanks to The Collaborations at the National Arts Centre, supporters of this project’s development.
[Image Description: a woman played by Kristina Watt, dressed in turquoise scrubs and dark brown hair at a microphone; a drummer, Mike Essoudry, sits at his set to the right of the woman]
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