In Development: Me & The Forest
A Boca del Lupo // ArtstageSAN Co-Production
A Spectacular Connection to Nature
Have you ever imagined talking to a tree, a whale, or a bird?
Me & The Forest, centered on the former, is the first in a trilogy that invites you to connect with nature like never before. Using massive (up to 13-feet tall!) puppets and immersive audio, this interactive experience lets you converse with the wonders of the natural world — alongside hundreds of fellow explorers. Boca del Lupo, Vancouver’s trailblazing performance company, joins hands with Korea’s legendary ArtStageSAN, hosts of the Chuncheon World Puppet Festival. Together, they promise an unforgettable experience in Ron Basford Park at the water’s edge on iconic Granville Island. Marvel at ArtstageSAN’s larger-than-life puppets in one of Boca del Lupo’s renowned experiential productions, where the audience is drawn into direct conversation with an ancient West Coast conifer. Guided by wireless headphones and an incredible cast of performers, Me & The Forest allows its audience to be among the first humans on earth to engage in a conversation with another species. Join us and explore the transformative impact of communicating with nature, deepening our bond with the planet and each other.
“When interspecies communication becomes a reality and species other than human attain personhood and citizenship, it will be like aliens landing on the planet and we will have to rethink our self-appointed status as the sole sentient species.“
Jay Dodge, Co-Artistic Director
Development Timeline
- May 2023 First Meeting of Collaborators (Seoul)
- June 2024 Development Workshop (Vancouver)
- November 2024 Design and Story Workshop (Vancouver)
- January 2025 Pitch at PuSh (Vancouver)
- July 2025 Puppet Construction/Sound Design Workshop (Seoul/Vancouver)
- October 2025 Production Workshop (Vancouver)
*Ready for Final Rehearsal, Premiere and Touring in 2026
