It’s almost showtime! @thule_____ talks about building upon their previous iteration of Willilish’d by @as_and_when_it_happens from the initial stages of playing with lullabies and what Hayley’s mom had shared, to working with new designers in lighting, sound and projection. Get ready to be immersed!
Have you gotten your tickets yet for Friday and Saturday?
🎟️ Don't miss this show at IndieFest, Nov 21 & 22, 2025.
Get tickets at the link in bio → @opera_reborn
✨Meet the team:
Created and performed by Thule van den Dam and Hayley Sullivan
Dramaturgy: Melanie Yeats
Scenic/projection design: Avideh Saadatpajouh @where_the_dada_is
Lighting design: Alexandra Caprara @itsalexandracap
Systems/sound design: Samira Banihashemi @samirabanihashemi
Outside eye: Moya O’Connell
#indiefest #indiefest2025 #vancouverartists
What does memory sound like?
Willilish’d by @as_and_when_it_happens invites you into an immersive sonic world at the intersections of design, music, and theatre.
🎟️ Don't miss this show at IndieFest, Nov 21 & 22, 2025.
Get tickets at the link in bio → @opera_reborn
✨Meet the team:
Created and performed by Thule van den Dam and Hayley Sullivan
Dramaturgy: Melanie Yeats
Scenic/projection design: Avideh Saadatpajouh @where_the_dada_is
Lighting design: Alexandra Caprara @itsalexandracap
Systems/sound design: Samira Banihashemi @samirabanihashemi
Outside eye: Moya O’Connell
Trailer by As and When
Shot by Jack Goodison
#indiefest #indiefest2025 #vancouverartists
We caught up with @as_and_when_it_happens on one of their setup days for Willilish’d at @follow_digibc . @thule_____ shared some thoughts on the process and preparation leading up to November 21-22.
We are so excited for this work to be presented, don’t miss out on this immersive production that explores themes of memory, emotion, change, and motherhood through lullabies and nursery rhymes. ✨
The team:
Created and performed by Thule van den Dam and Hayley Sullivan
Dramaturgy: Melanie Yeats
Scenic/projection design: Avideh Saadatpajouh @where_the_dada_is
Lighting design: Alexandra Caprara @itsalexandracap
Systems/sound design: Samira Banihashemi @samirabanihashemi
Outside eye: Moya O’Connell
🎫Get tickets at the link in the bio → @opera_reborn .
#indiefest #indiefest2025
Willilish’d
Indiefest 2025 | Nov 21 and 22 at 7:30pm.
Presented by re:Naissance Opera
A music and theatre piece in development for those that sang to us, and those we sing to.
Link in bio - would love to see you there x
The team:
Created and performed by Thule van den Dam and Hayley Sullivan
Dramaturgy: Melanie Yeats
Scenic/projection design: Avideh Saadatpajouh
Lighting design: Alexandra Caprara
Systems/sound design: Samira Banihashemi
Outside eye: Moya O’Connell
With special thanks to Matt Oviatt
Photos and lighting on 3 and 5 by Jack Goodison
