Bio
Stéphanie Morin-Robert is a one-eyed multi-award winning multidisciplinary artist who tours to festivals, theatres and schools across the globe. Her solo show “BLINDSIDE” has captivated and delighted students, audiences and critics with its beautiful vulnerability and humour. As a graduate of Concordia’s Performance and Contemporary Dance program and a former summer camp activities director in Northern Ontario, and French immersion performance teacher for nursery and primary school in Quebec, Stephanie understands the importance of learning language and social skills through connection and play. All of these experiences have shaped her passion to perform for and collaborate with the future generation.
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Her performances and creativity have been celebrated with awards from dance, theatre, and spoken word festivals across the country, such as “Most Outstanding Production”; “Best-Cast” and “Best-Over-All Show” in London; “Most Original Work” in Ottawa;“Best-Choreography”; alongside nominations for “Best-Clown” and “Best Theatre English Production” in Montreal and “Best-Physical Theatre” in Victoria.
Her work has been presented in some of the most prestigious theatres in the country, such as the Fredericton Playhouse (NC), Royal Manitoba Theater Center (MB), Port Theater (BC), and many more. Stephanie’s upcoming Canadian, European and American tours demonstrate her great dedication to continue sharing her work internationally.
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BLINDSIDE: An Eye-Popping Comedy
Available in English or French
BLINDSIDE is an eye-opening comedy about resilience, empathy, and self-acceptance. In a feat of riveting comedy, one-eyed cancer survivor Stéphanie Morin-Robert recounts her life as a feisty 7-year-old who wields her glass-eye as a weapon. With the help of her cat, a pair of sunglasses, and an undesirable superpower, she soon discovers that she has what it takes to face her tormenting bullies at her new school and come to terms with her disability. This powerful show combines comedy, storytelling, puppetry, multimedia, and audience participation and is the show kids will be talking about all year long. This show can be modified for primary, middle and secondary school audiences.
Grade Suitability: K-12.
Duration: 45 minutes + 15-min. Q&A
Formats: Virtual, pre-record, in-person
Capacity: entire school
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"The principals at every school you visited provided very positive feedback. They were very impressed with your delivery and presentation, as well as the important message. I was able to see the show at Shuswap Middle and when you can keep 600 middle school students focused for an hour, you know you have something special. I talked to several students and every one of them loved the performance."
—Joel Menzies, principal & performing arts coordinator, North Okanagan-Shuswap School District
“Speak Your Truth” Storytelling and Performance Workshop
Available in English or French
Stéphanie is known throughout the Canadian arts-community for her vibrant spirit and talent to inspire. When she was 2 years-old she lost her left eye to cancer and has had a glass eye ever since. Through her storytelling workshops, she establishes a trusting and safe environment by sharing her experiences with bullying and how she managed to work through her insecurities and come to terms with her disability.
During this workshop, students are invited to craft and share a personal story with their classmates, while using different theatrical tools such as timing, voice, movement and comedy. This workshop focuses on building resilience, empathy and self-acceptance.
Students will be guided through activities that will confront the inner critic, build self-awareness, promote honesty and vulnerability and, finally, celebrate creative play in a safe and supportive learning environment. Hands-on participant engagement will include story creation, exploring and embodying emotions, and honouring impulses.
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Grade Suitability: K-12
Duration: Half to full-day depending on school’s needs and age groupings.
Capacity: entire school (1-2 classes per session)
Formats: Zoom workshops or in-person sessions
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BLINDSIDE:
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“Expert physical comedy and impeccable timing.”
—CBC
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”Heartwarming reminder of the power of embracing what makes us unique.”
—Vue Weekly
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”Funny, vulnerable, and sweet. Phenomenal and not to be missed!”
—Ottawa Times
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”A crescendo of laughter”
—Theatre In London
“Everyone must see this show.”
—CTV
“A warm, poignant and very funny story”
—London Free Press
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BUSHEL & PECK:
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“What would happen if two creative child prodigies were locked up in a nursery? The answer can be found in the original physical comedy Bushel and Peck.”
—Saskatoon Star Phoenix
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“Brilliant and absurd. The perfect tonic for whatever ails your mind. The kids will love it!
—London Free Press
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