September 2023

Director: Sarah-Vyne Vassallo

Collaborator and Performer : Bonnie Curtis

Artist Support: Keila Terencio

Lighting: Blake Williams

Producer: Anthea Doropoulos

My Spoons and Me, is a dance theatre performance that delves into the complexities of chronic illness and energy management through the lens of the Spoon Theory. A fusion of abstract and concrete ideas that explore the physical and emotional aspects of living with chronic illness. Witness the struggles and triumphs of a dancer navigating the impacts showcasing the resilience and courage of the human spirit.

The Spoon Theory is a metaphor used to explain the amount of energy, or "spoons," that a person with a chronic illness or disability has each day. Each spoon represents a finite unit of energy and each task requires a spoon. Once all the spoons are used up, the person may not have enough energy to complete any more tasks. Spoon Theory has become a shorthand for many people with disability to explain how they're feeling and managing day-to-day life.