The Statement

Photo: Rahi Rezvani

Choreographer: Crystal Pite

"'The Statement' is a wedge of realism; cold and
current. We recognize both the characters and the language as
being of our world and our time. ‘The Statement’ is a one-act play,
with four characters locked in their own battle for control, and
with the morality of their actions: they have been tasked with
fueling a conflict in a distant country. Character “A” declares:
‘For generations they’ve been fighting. All we did was use it.
We used it as an opportunity - the attacks - for investment.
For growth. We used it.’ Now, being asked to take responsibility
for their actions in order to exonerate their superiors, a conflict
is rising within their department.”

– Crystal Pite, May 2017