- A Baram and Snieckus Production
- Written and Created by Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus
- Co-Created and Directed by Kat Sandler
AGE RECOMMENDATION: 14+
Some things we keep. Some things keep us.
Acclaimed comedy duo Matt Baram (The Umbrella Academy, Painkiller) and Naomi Snieckus (Pretty Hard Cases, Mr. D) bring their signature mix of storytelling and improvisation to Big Stuff – a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of what we leave behind.
Directed by award-winning playwright Kat Sandler (Mustard, Yaga), this fast-paced two-hander unpacks the emotional and absurd aspects of loss – from basement clutter to memories that linger. With quick wit and sharp chemistry, Baram and Snieckus turn life’s big questions into big laughs.
DEAF THEATRE AND ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Performances where Deaf Theatre and ASL interpreters translate the dialogue and songs onstage for patrons who are Deaf or hard of hearing into American Sign Language. For Big Stuff, the Deaf Theatre and ASL Interpreters will be most visible from Centre, Row B: 1-4, Centre, Row C: 1-7, Left, Row A: 5-8, Left, Row B: 6-10, and Left, Row C: 6-10. To book the best seats to access ASL Interpretation please enter ASLACCESS5725 in the promo code box in the top right, or click here. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE ASL ASSIGNED SEATS UNLESS YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY REQUIRE ASL INTERPRETATION.
There will also be 2 ASL Interpreters in the lobby for anyone requiring ASL to English Interpretation for lobby interactions (ie. The bar, box office, communicating with ushers, etc.).
ASL Interpretation coordinated by Diane Deandrade with Deaf Consultation from Chris Dodd
SENSORY INFORMED PERFORMANCE
A Sensory Informed performance is like a Relaxed Experience in that it offers an accessible option to audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment in the theatre or those who may have not normally felt comfortable attending a live performance. This may be ideal for people with sensory concerns, autism spectrum disorders, learning disorders, dementia, families with babies or younger children, or those that may need to be able to leave the theatre frequently during the performance. It is a “no shushing” performance that allows our audience members to be themselves!
The theatre will be dimly lit but not completely dark, there is a relaxed attitude toward audience movement and noise. Please note: No production elements (lighting, sound, special effects) will be altered for this performance. There will be no introductory speech before the performance.
Please refer to each production’s Visual Guide for a thorough explanation of each element of our Production (available two weeks before our scheduled Sensory Informed Experience).
A quiet space will be available for those that may need to have a break from the performance or lobby crowd. The Citadel Theatre has numerous sensory kits available for audience members to use that include sunglasses, fidget toys, ear plugs and ear muffs.
Babes-in-Arms (Ages 0-2) may attend the performance at no cost, however every person entering the theatre must have a ticket assigned for safety regulations and seating capacity. Please contact the Box Office at 780-425-1820 to book a Babes-in-Arms ticket.
Please visit our Accessible Performances page for more information.