What are shitshows, and how do they come about? Embedded in the industry of the performing arts, which operates under the unwritten rule that “the show must go on,” four street dancers reveal the highs and lows of their artistic careers. As they reflect on these eclectic and unsettling experiences, one question arises: should they walk away, or surrender to the captivating absurdity? Blurring the lines of representation, Dominique Sophie humorously examines the boundaries of working artists’ integrity.

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Presented at Tangente (Tangentedanse.ca) October 12 - 15 2023, at the OFFTA, May 27 - 28, 2025 and CAM en tournée October 2025.​

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"Shitshow" is akin to the enjoyment derived from viewing a well-crafted movie, coupled with the exploration of a creatively constructed world featuring unique and remarkable dances, along with depictions of nonsensical, eccentric, and occasionally satirical scenarios inspired by actual occurrences. The speech in "Shitshow" proves highly impactful, showcased through the stunning animation by Dr. Step and the dialogues among the dancers, notably the i nteraction between Kosi and Djungle. Furthermore, the i ncorporation of references to popular culture and cinema stands out as a clever touch, skillfully portraying absurd realities and uniting the audience through familiar cultural elements.

Quartier Général - Ton actualité théâtre, danse & cinéma, Emmalie Ruest, 16 Octobre 2023

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Concept, directing and choreography : DOMINIQUE SOPHIE​

Choreography, text and performance : CLAUTER «DR. STEP» ALEXANDRE, DELANDE «DJUNGLE» DORSAINT, ELOÏSE «EASE» CAZA, KOSI EZE, HANDY "HYA" YACINTHE.​

Musical direction : ALEXIS «LEXIS» CHARPENTIER​ | Dramaturgy : FRÉDÉRIQUE «PAX» DUMAS​ | Lighting design : LISANDRE COULOMBE​ | Technical Director : JÉRÉMY BUSQUE