Gary Tam, a man with medium-toned skin and short cropped black hair wearing glasses reads from his script on a music stand, speaking into a microphone. Mishelle Cuttler, a white woman in her thirties with dark hair and glasses, plays the keyboard in the foreground. A stage light from the background shines into the camera directly.
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Arc One

Podcast Series Releasing August 27 2026

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Arc One

May 23, 2026 | Roundhouse Performance Centre
August 27 – October 29, 2026 | Podcast

A roadkill road trip, the medical office of Anton Chekhov, an impossible waterfall, and the back seat of a speeding car. These are just a handful of the places Arc One takes you in this evening of live original performances by D/disability-identified artists.

In this, our first community-engaged project since last year’s rebrand, we’ve featured 10 new and emerging D/disability-identified artists in an evening of short original performances ranging from prose and poetry to stories and essays. 

Accompanied by live mixed sound and music, the event was recorded live and will be released as a podcast series starting on August 27th, 2026. 

Featuring the work and performances of Sunny Daydream Chen, Elijah Curror, Kyla Dowling, Jessica Hood, Helen Jiang, Desirée Leal, Carmen Josephine Lee, Isabel Miller, Cass McKenzie, and Gary Tam.

 

Presented in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

 

A big thank you to our Arc One podcast episode sponsors: GGRP Sound, UBCP/ACTRA, Wiseblood, Big Hearts Home Care, Kitsilano Family Law, Marsha Sibthorpe, & Steve Tornes as well as our event sponsors,  Long & McQuade & Benton Brothers Cheese

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Production Photo of Arc One - A performer wearing a N95 mask and using a cane speaking into a microphone from behind a music stand. A pianist also wearing a mask sits slightly behind them.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer standing at a music stand with their mouth open wide and excited. A pianist is beside them and tube lights are hung from the ceiling behind them.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer speaking into a microphone reading from a music stand, smiling wickedly and wearing a black mourning veil.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer sitting and reading from a journal, while another performer sits in a chair and looks at them. A pianist is beside them and tube lights are hung from the ceiling behind them.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer gestures as they speak into a microphone - they are dressed as a clown with a ruffled collar.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer speaking into a microphone reading from a music stand. A pianist is beside them and tube lights hang from the ceiling.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer speaking into a microphone from behind a music stand.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer speaking into a microphone from behind a music stand. A pianist sits slightly behind them.
Production Photo of Arc One - A performer speaking into a microphone while seated, reading from a script.
Production Photo of Arc One - The performers of Arc One take a bow.

Duende by Isabel Miller

Arc One Ep 1 – August 27, 2026

In a dusty tango cabaret, Duende, a mischievous, wise, cruel, and timeless fairy roams between the crevices, enticing its audiences, musing on times long gone, and igniting creative spirits of those curious souls who dare to listen. Duende’s parasitic and mercurial relationship with an aspiring tango dancer, however, reveals to what extent Duende will inspire or creatively starve those who desire artistry.

 

Blossies by Kyla Dowling

Arc One Ep 2 – September 3, 2026

From 2001 to 2005, the colourful cast of Blossom Buds captured the hearts of children nationwide. Now, over twenty years later, these iconic cartoon animals have been transformed into collectable figurines. “Blossies” tells the story of a depressed young adult who is determined to find them all—especially the elusive Iris the Iguana. 

 

Roadkill by Gary Tam

Arc One Ep 3 – September 10, 2026

Gary tells the story of a high school trip where the focus was on roadkill. It’s amazing how fast friendships made in high school can be over.

 

Her Necklace by Cass McKenzie

Arc One Ep 4 – September 17, 2026

Her Necklace is a memorial speech with conflicts between fantasy and reality. Buckle up for a ride involving a pivotal choice whether or not to pursue the difficult necessity of truth.

 

RIP Anton Chekhov, You Would’ve Loved KN95 Masks and Air Purifiers by Elijah Curror

Arc One Ep 5 – September 24, 2026

In March of 1897, author and doctor Anton Chekhov is diagnosed with tuberculosis. The same year, two European surgeons introduced gauze surgical masks in medical settings to prevent the spread of bacteria and infectious diseases. In 2026, Elijah walks into Chekhov’s office looking for help managing chronic pain caused by Long COVID, a condition Chekhov has never heard of, and yet knows all too well.

 

Lucy by Jessica Hood

Arc One Ep 6 – October 1, 2026

Lucy is at the doctor’s office. Again. Will she finally get the answers she needs?

 

Not in Order by Helen Jiang

Arc One Ep 7 – October 8, 2026

After the world ends, three characters compete to tell their story, but each is trapped in a hide-and-seek game that challenges their story. But their story, it turns out, is also a trap.

 

A Wolf’s World by Sunny Daydream Chen

Arc One Ep 8 – October 15, 2026

A newborn bird confronts cruelty disguised as protection to break free from a wolf’s twisted world.

 

Words I Kept by Carmen Josephine Lee

Arc One Ep 9 – October 22, 2026

My dad died when I was 7. Every year on his birthday, I write him a letter.

 

Chasing Daylight by Desirée Leal

Arc One Ep 10 – October 29, 2026

Seldom do we ever pack light when we visit our parents. Chasing Daylight explores a woman’s vantage point on childhood and motherhood seen through the rearview mirror.

Creators & Performers — Sunny Daydream Chen, Elijah Curror, Kyla Dowling, Jessica Hood, Helen Jiang, Desirée Leal, Carmen Josephine Lee, Isabel Miller, Cass McKenzie, and Gary Tam.

Facilitator — Adam Grant Warren

Program Assistant — Damion LeClair

 

Sound Design by Malcolm Dow

Original Compositions by Mishelle Cuttler

Set Design by Stephen Field Elgar

Technical Direction & Lighting Design by Nico Dicecco

Access Coordinator — V West

Production Management by Jordyn Wood

Production Assistance by Claire Brown

 

Promotional Photos by Nico Dicecco

Production Photos by Moonrider Productions

Funder Logos - Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver, BC Arts Council, Province of BC, Partners - Roundhouse

This production is generously supported by the British Columbia Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, the James Brown Memorial Creativity Fund, the Lohn Foundation, and the Hylcan Foundation. We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

In partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre

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