The Crook of Your Arm / (Re)Member (2024)

Creator & Performer: Shannon Holmes
Director: Johanna Bundon
Cellist: Simon Fryer
Stage Manager: Tianna Choreny
Location: Shubox Theatre, University of Regina
Date: 2024

Synopsis

(Re)Member 2024 presented by RISER Regina. Shubox Theatre, University of Regina, SK.

Two one-act performances, presented together, from Helen Pridmore and Shannon Holmes exploring common themes of love and loss, family, and living with dementia. This production is appropriate for all ages.

Helen’s solo vocal piece Mother Calling explores stories and sounds from the last few years of her parents’ lives as they experienced the losses of dementia while still sharing their love. Love letters and music form the crux of the show, just as love and music formed the crux of family life.

Shannon’s show The Crook of Your Arm explores the sense of betrayal that living with dementia has on the person suffering from it as well as those closest to them. It is a story of a family struggling to care for their loved one told through text, song and movement.

The Crook of Your Arm features Simon Fryer, Cello and is directed by Johanna Bundon, with Stage management by Tianna Choreny.

Photos by Khaldoun A Sh.

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2 years ago

As a dancer who is hoping to one day work in theatre, but has no previous vocal training, I am so glad I started my vocal journey with Shannon. In a small group setting, I was able to learn so much about my voice and how it connects to things I already know about my body as a dancer. She is so encouraging and free of judgement. The knowledge and practice that I have gained from Shannon has been invaluable!

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I ADORE working with Shannon! Her whole-body, playful, process-driven pedagogy gets me out of my head and into my body, leaning into the character & story I’m portraying. Her coaching is fueled by a really special level of support, attentiveness, and curiosity. In her lessons, I feel empowered to make bold artistic choices, and ask expansive questions about my voice. I can’t stress enough that her guidance has left a very special mark on me to this day. I continue to utilize her teachings in my vocal practice on a day-to-day basis, especially when I’m feeling stuck. I trust her immensely and would recommend her in a heartbeat.

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Shannons pedagogy and practice as an educator was the missing link I had been looking for when it came to my voice. It was clear to me from the first time we worked together one on one that honing my confidence meant as much to her as it did to me. She made my comfort a priority, and in doing so, helped me discover a voice I didn’t know I had.

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Every time I sing (and because of her, I do it often) I think of her and the positive impact she has had on my life.

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2 years ago

Shannon is an impactful, thoughtful and compassionate professional in her work. Not only does she see you as an artist – she sees you as a whole person. During the years I worked with her on my voice practice, I felt more empowered, more safe, and more free than I ever have.

Without her I217;m not sure I would have learned how to channel hardship into passion. Her voice still rings in my head at times when I am processing emotion.

She’s also hilarious. An absolute joy to be around.

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2 years ago

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shannon in multiple courses in my BFA, and she’s an absolute master of her craft! Her expertise on the voice completely revitalized my perspective on singing and helped me negotiate and heal damage to my vocal cords. As a working artist, I still use techniques she taught me all the time, and feel confident in my preparations for auditions. She is extremely patient and kind with all her students and helps them work through the very challenging vulnerability of the voice work. I saw her change a lot of peoples perspectives of their voice, and help them leave with confidence and genuine skills. Her skills are based in classical training and years of experience as a performer and she shares this expertise so that you can approach the voice and performance from so many angles and have pleasure and success in your work. Could not recommend enough.

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Shannon is everything you want and didn’t know you needed in a voice coach. She’s kind, empathetic, and gentle while supported by years of rigorous training and technique. She teaches in a safe and shame-free environment that, at times, feels almost more like therapy than voice lessons. If you ever have the chance of working with Shannon, whether one-on-one or in a group setting, take it. Take it every time.

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A consummate professional

2 years ago

Shannon has been a teacher and trusted vocal advisor for years. Her dearth of academic and biological knowledge on the voice is only matched by her patience and empathy. She has always found ways to help me improve with her supportive and encouraging tone. Her vast intellect also allows her to personalize her teachings to what best fits each individual. Not only do I recommend her, but I myself continue to seek her counsel.

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Insightful and Supportive Educator & Performing Artist!

2 years ago

Dr Shannon Holmes is a joy to work with and a brilliant and insightful artist, scholar, and educator. Her expertise in singing, voice techniques, and theatre training modalities springs from her thought provoking work as a performer, extensive training in vocal arts, and her dedicated experience in higher education mentoring young artists. I have enjoyed collaborating with Dr Holmes and I often rely on her feedback in my own work and process. I highly recommend her as a collaborator, teacher, and mentor. If you have the opportunity to work with her, do it! — Misha Penton, PhD, singer-composer, filmmaker, and creativity mentor.

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2 years ago

I have known Dr. Holmes for nearly 5 years. I have worked with her on collaborative and solo projects. I have found Shannon to be an inspiration. She is imaginative, adaptive, and a problem-solver. A brilliant technician both for voice work and devising performance. Shannon has a lovely sense of humour and is a pleasure to work with.

~Brad Mcdougall Actor, Playwright, Singer.

Brad M.

Amazing to work with!

2 years ago

Professor Holmes is an expert in her field and a fantastic person to work with. She is as considerate as she is articulate and you will be glad to have made her acquaintance.

Carter L.

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