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Jo, a sixtysomething recovering alcoholic, struggles to piece together a life shattered by addiction. Once a prominent botanical researcher, she now lectures at the local horticultural centre and begins to open her guarded heart to Rick, a fellow sober soul with his own complicated past. But Jo's fragile progress is disrupted when a mysterious phone call from her estranged daughter forces the past to resurface. As Jo embarks on a desperate journey to connect, the intricate, unseen communication between trees mirrors her own quest for healing and reconciliation.
Christine Quintana's As Above is a profoundly moving exploration of redemption, renewal, and the beauty of finding connection in unexpected places. Set amongst the majestic cedar forests of Victoria, BC, this tender and spiritual play is a meditation on the deep roots that connect us to each other and the natural world.
• Christine always wanted to write a show that was a major vehicle for a woman in her sixties, and that explored the journey of sobriety with authenticity.
• As a true Pacific Northwest girl, Christine loves forest bathing.
• Christine received support from the Mother Tree Project (founded by Dr. Suzanne Simard) for research and fact-checking.
• First produced by the Belfry Theatre, Victoria, from February 6 to March 3, 2024.
Jo, a sixtysomething recovering alcoholic, is rebuilding her shattered life. Once a prominent botanist, she now lives humbly and nurtures a tender romance with Rick, a fellow sober soul. When a mysterious call from her estranged daughter disrupts her progress, Jo embarks on a journey of reconciliation, mirroring the secret language of trees. Set amongst the majestic cedar forests of Victoria, BC, As Above is a moving exploration of redemption, renewal, and a meditation on the deep roots that connect us all.
"As Above celebrates the power of the human spirit and the power of the world around us-both seen and unseen. Christine combines the messy reality of our human-ness with the beauty and magic of nature and creates a universe full of hope and second chances."
"In its 90-minute run time, Jo navigates some of the hardest questions a human being can tackle. How can she live with the pain she has undeniably caused, individually as a sober addict, and culturally as the descendant of colonizers? How can you live in the moment, be present with new connections, when the bed you've made is so painful? Do we deserve to be happy, become comfortable, and recover when we're so keenly aware of the damage we've left in our wake? . . . I'm not a crier, but this story cracked me-and most of the audience that I could see-wide open and the tears of catharsis flowed."
Christine Quintana's As Above is a profoundly moving exploration of redemption, renewal, and the beauty of finding connection in unexpected places. Set amongst the majestic cedar forests of Victoria, BC, this tender and spiritual play is a meditation on the deep roots that connect us to each other and the natural world.
• Christine always wanted to write a show that was a major vehicle for a woman in her sixties, and that explored the journey of sobriety with authenticity.
• As a true Pacific Northwest girl, Christine loves forest bathing.
• Christine received support from the Mother Tree Project (founded by Dr. Suzanne Simard) for research and fact-checking.
• First produced by the Belfry Theatre, Victoria, from February 6 to March 3, 2024.
Jo, a sixtysomething recovering alcoholic, is rebuilding her shattered life. Once a prominent botanist, she now lives humbly and nurtures a tender romance with Rick, a fellow sober soul. When a mysterious call from her estranged daughter disrupts her progress, Jo embarks on a journey of reconciliation, mirroring the secret language of trees. Set amongst the majestic cedar forests of Victoria, BC, As Above is a moving exploration of redemption, renewal, and a meditation on the deep roots that connect us all.
"As Above celebrates the power of the human spirit and the power of the world around us-both seen and unseen. Christine combines the messy reality of our human-ness with the beauty and magic of nature and creates a universe full of hope and second chances."
"In its 90-minute run time, Jo navigates some of the hardest questions a human being can tackle. How can she live with the pain she has undeniably caused, individually as a sober addict, and culturally as the descendant of colonizers? How can you live in the moment, be present with new connections, when the bed you've made is so painful? Do we deserve to be happy, become comfortable, and recover when we're so keenly aware of the damage we've left in our wake? . . . I'm not a crier, but this story cracked me-and most of the audience that I could see-wide open and the tears of catharsis flowed."