The Space Between Stars

by Christine Lesiak

An uncommon adaptation of The Little Prince.

When we peer into the sky, we peer into the past.
An astronomer’s lecture derails as she encounters the memory of her precocious son. Told with projection, live actors and puppetry, this adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic story melds astronomy, cosmology, and mythology. It is intended for ages 13+.

Special Events/Discounts

• Preview on Thursday, March 2 (Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15 (plus applicable fees)).
• 10 Pay-What-You-Can tickets available per show. Check out our Pay-What-You-Can Guidelines.
• Pay-What-You-Can performance on Tuesday, March 7
• International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8 | Enjoy food and drink specials with music at Chianti Cafe before the show from 5-7pm featuring incredible mother/daughter duos. Please reserve at Chianti in advance and mention ‘SkirtsAfire,’ (780) 439-9829.
• Her Night Out on Thursday, March 9 | Enjoy food and drink specials with music at Chianti Cafe before the show from 5-7pm. Please reserve at Chianti in advance and mention ‘SkirtsAfire,’ (780) 439-9829.
• Book your group of 6 or more for only $18/ticket or your group of 10 or more for just $15/ticket!
• Purchase a Festival Pass
• If you require an attendant, aide, or companion, they are still required to have a ticket. Please contact boxoffice@fringetheatre.ca or call 780-409-1910 and we’ll book a ticket for the accompanying person at no extra cost.

Accessibility Measures

• CART Captioning will be available at weekend performances.
• Adapted Relaxed Performances will be on Thursday, March 9 @ 7:30pm and Sunday, March 12 @ 1:30pm.
• Sensory kits will be available at the box office.

• The main box office and theatres in the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns are equipped with hearing loops (T-Coil Loops) for patrons with hearing loss. These loops transmit directly to a hearing aid or cochlear implant electromagnetically, with no extra equipment. To use the system:

  1. Ask your hearing aid provider to activate your t-coil function. 
  2. When you arrive at the theatre, switch your hearing aid to your t-coil function and adjust the volume as needed. 

  Those without hearing aids can also utilize a portable headset receiver. Units are available to rent for free by emailing the box office: boxoffice@fringetheatre.ca, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• For more information including content warnings, please visit https://skirtsafire.com/the-space-between-stars/ 

ARTISTIC TEAM

Performed by Christine Lesiak and Sarah Emslie
Featuring Sahl Wilkie
Directed by Tracy Carroll
Stage Managed by Nancy Yuen
Set Design by Daniela Masellis
Projection Design by Erin Gruber with Rebecca Cypher
Sound Design by Aaron Macri
Lighting Design by Skye Grinde
Puppet dramaturgy by Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Peter Balkwill
Illustration & poster design: Amanda Schutz, Curio Studio
Lobby Installation by Ian Walker
Videography by EPIC Photography

Production Sponsored by
Edmonton Community Foundation

Special thanks to our Funders and Partners:
Edmonton Arts Council
The City of Edmonton
Canada Council for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Edmonton Community Foundation
YWCA Edmonton
Small Matters Productions
Toy Guns Dance Theatre
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop
Created in part with SpaceEngine PRO © Cosmographic Software LLC

More info: https://skirtsafire.com/the-space-between-stars/

• Drama
• $18.00 inc $3.00 fee - $30.00 inc $3.00 fee
• 2-March 12, 2023
• 60 minutes
• Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
• Westbury Theatre
• 14A