Twilight State by Paige Francoeur

Twilight State is the current working title of a new play by Paige Francoeur. The project draws inspiration from the true history of mental health treatment in Saskatchewan, as well as Francoeur’s own experience with neurodivergence, queerness, and OCD.

Persephone Incubator, February 2023

  • Week 1 Devising - Katelyn Polischuk; Mackenzie Dawson

  • Week 1 Devising

  • Week 2 Showcase

  • Projection Design by Taegan O'Bertos

  • Directed by Danielle Roy

  • Dramaturgy by Louise Casemore

  • Stage Managed by Aaron Shingoose

  • Performed by Mackenzie Dawson and Katelyn Polischuk

  • Louise Casemore; Taegan O'Bertos; Danielle Roy; Mackenzie Dawson; Katelyn Polischuk; Paige Francoeur; Aaron Shingoose

Saskatchewan Gothic Research Trip, August 2022

  • Day 1: On-location research:Weyburn, SK - Katelyn Polischuk; Paige Francoeur; Taegan O'Bertos

  • Day 1: Road to old Weyburn Mental Hospital grounds

  • Day 1: Weyburn Mental Hospital Cemetery Grounds

  • Day 2: Saskatchewan Gothic Aesthetic Research

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  • Day 3: On-location research: North Battleford

  • Day 3: Fred Light Museum - Battleford, SK

  • Day 3: Stone wall built by patients at Sask Hospital

  • Day 3: Former grounds of the Saskatchewan Hospital

  • Day 3: Paige and Taegan with local guide (and former Sask Hospital employee), Aaron Savas

  • Day 3: Former Sask Hospital Grounds

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