Writer / performer Chris Craddock returns to the Big Secret Theatre after the madly successful run of Faithless at last year’s High Performance Rodeo. His new work Moving Along will prove to be just as electric. GayCalgary.com contacted Daiva Jocius of One Yellow Rabbit, to tell us more about this stimulating production. “A man [Craddock] tells the story of his strange but common life while sitting in a chair of his own invention. The stories run from childhood to present, including the terrifying story of where meat comes from, sexual confusion and the secret of high school popularity, origins of ‘the force’, and a doomed relationship with a ‘famous man’.” How does this show differ from others? “Moving Along is a little bit like Spalding Gray and a little bit Daniel MacIvor, moving at a breakneck pace through laughter and tears. The lighting design is run from dimmers mounted in the chair, and the result is a dream-like monologue of unmatched technical precision. It’s an intimate theatrical experience similar to none.” How did this production come to be and where is it going? “Moving Along was originally commissioned by Theatre of the New Heart in Edmonton. It was a fringe hit in Edmonton and Winnipeg and went on to be featured on Bravo TV’s Singular Series. It will also be performed in Edmonton December 8th to 11th, 2005 at the historic Roxy Theatre as a part of Theatre Network’s 2005/2006 Performance Series.” This is the inaugural production for Simian Theatre – a company dedicated to producing and promoting the work of Chris Craddock in partnership with independent producer Jill Roszell. “Craddock graduated from the University of Alberta’s BFA Acting Program in the spring of 1996. He is the winner of the Alberta Book Award for his collection of plays for teens, Naked at School, published by NeWest Press. His plays have been seen in high schools and festivals throughout Canada, as well as at the Vancouver Comedy Festival, Edmonton Comedy Festival, SaskNative Theatre, The National Arts Centre, The Poor Alex in Toronto, Waterfront Theatre in Vancouver, The Centaur Theatre and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Craddock is the former Artistic Director of Azimuth Theatre and current Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre. He has been nominated for a total of fourteen Sterling Awards (Edmonton Theatre Awards) and won four. His first film Turnbuckle was nominated for two Ampia Awards. Craddock is also the winner of the Enbridge Award for Best Emerging Artist and a 2005 Centennial Medal for his contribution to the arts in Alberta.” For theater that is electrifying, loving, and pushes the envelope, you will definitely want to take in Moving Along. “Move yourselves along and take in this affectionate and brave play. You won’t be disappointed.” – CBC Radio One “This show is fabulous. Beautifully written, incredibly directed, and a light show that’s indescribable. Moving Along pushes boundaries and pulls us along with it.” – See Magazine “The writing is as electric as the chair, and the performance will make you gasp. FIVE STARS” – The Edmonton Journal One Yellow Rabbit presents Simian Theatre’s Moving Along Fiver performances only! November 22 – 26, 2005 Big Secret Theatre – EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, 8:00pm  or www.ticketmaster.ca www.oyr.org