Hello! We are so thrilled that you have made it to THE FOURTH R: reduce, reuse, recycle, REVOLUTIONIZE 
We cannot wait to celebrate this beautiful Earth with you!
It's very important to us that you understand the content and intention of what you're about to watch so please take some time to read the message below from our director,
​Emma Bartolomucci

The climate crisis is a tough issue to tackle in story form because there are so many different factors contributing to the situation that are often interconnected with one another. For example, it's hard to talk about plastics without talking about human consumption. It's hard to talk about fossil fuels without talking about those responsible. And it's hard to talk about natural disasters without discussing the inequities that these horrible circumstances pose. We are learning that it's not enough to analyze the science anymore, we must also discuss the justice. In order to have this conversation properly, all factors must be considered honestly and with sensitivity.
I made this show because I love the world, the people and the animals in it. My mission is to empower people to demand that we all have the right to happy, healthy, fulfilling lives.

​Our story follows the journeys of three characters; a fossil fuel investor giant, a consumer of all things, and a person who lives in a place vulnerable to the effects of climate change. These characters are representatives of groups of people globally that share climate experiences. As our play unfolds, we see how their daily actions contribute to the rising emissions and in the end their ability for empathy will be the only cure to the disease. 

No planet, no future.
​It's eco socialism or extinction.
The hope is US.
 ​Enjoy the show. 

Cast from left to right: Emma Bartolomucci (founder/choreographer), Julia Molnar (company dancer), Mireya Poon Young (emerging artist). 

Bios: 
Emma Bartolomucci: A graduate of the Canadian Dance Company and the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, becoming an artist has been a lifelong journey. She has had the privilege of working with many international entertainment companies, performing in a variety of theatrical productions all across the globe. At the age of 31, she has been to 32 countries and through her travels has made an effort to better understand the world and its inequities. Alongside her artistic endeavours, her passion for climate justice and environmentalism has been ongoing. Over the past two years she was able to complete two courses: "Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities" from Lund University in Sweden and "Political and Moral Foundations" from Yale University. She has participated and volunteered for many climate change and social justice organizations with Friday's For Future, 350 Canada, Not Another Black Life, Stop Highway 413, Every Child Matters, Black Lives Matter, Juneteenth, Banking on a Better Future and Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction. Currently, she is in creation of her theatrical multimedia dance piece called THE FOURTH R: reduce, reuse, recycle, Revolutionize. This high energy, musically driven presentation is meant to impact school students and young people to demand for climate justice and the team hopes to operate the show for the next five years. @dancefachin

Julia Molnar: Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta Julia Molnar is a graduate of the George Brown College Commercial Dance Program. She has had the opportunity to work extensively with industry professionals such as Apolonia Velasquez, Ofilio Sinbadinho, Emma Bartolomucci, and Adam Martino. Her professional credits include Dance Fachin’s Worldly Women, Breakaway Entertainment’s Tales of a Cocktail, AYBRID’s DNA Decoded, and Ismailova Theatre of Dance. Passionate about sharing her knowledge for dance, Julia’s choreographic work can be seen in Quantum Dance Collective’s upcoming show Rising. Julia is tremendously excited to be a part of The Fourth R’s Toronto premier. @juliagmolnar

Mireya Poon Young: Mireya Poon Young is an Ottawa born, and newly Toronto based artist. She has trained technically for several years at Capital City Dance, in Ottawa, under the leadership of Michael Falcucci and Gabriel Wolinsky. She has also trained extensively at a young age with respected teacher and choreographer, Tressa Wilson. Mireya is currently a dance performance student at Centennial College where she trains under the leadership of well respected teacher, choreographer, performer and creative director, Celestine Eagle. Mireya has also studied Global Performing Arts at Algonquin College. As an emerging artist, she is so excited to be making her Toronto debut with Dance Fachin! @mireya.py

A Special Thanks to our Contributors:

Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts
City Centre Dance
Women4Climate
Geoff Smith
Isabel Sullivan
Jamie Boucher
Miriam Dewildt
Larry Silverberg
​dancED Movement Project ​
Lou & Vivian Fachin
Peter Evans
Michele Mele
Laurie McEniry 
Colleen Cillis 
Narinder Cadeau 
Jackie Otoway
Mary Ann Cantelmi

Visual Designer: Airian McLeish

Airian McLeish is a Toronto based projectionist and archivist who has worked for dozens of film festivals in Toronto over the past 10 years (including Rendezvous with Madness-which took place in this very theatre!, TIFF, Toronto After Dark, Hot Docs etc.). He has dedicated himself to his role as head film revisor at Tiff Bell Lightbox responsible for inspecting and preserving archival film material for all of their screenings. He is immensely passionate about the medium of film and an advocate for all things celluloid. Aside from his work in motion picture exhibition he's also a photographer who continues to shoot in a continued effort to celebrate the expressive qualities of film. His work for Dance Fachin includes shooting dynamic  promotional photo, video and creating all the company's graphic designs. @goodcommercialart 

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Stage Managers:

Shreyas Batra is a graduate from Ottawa University Theatre program, Shreyas has worked with Dance Fachin for several projects. He stage managed the company's debut work Worldly Women in 2019 and 2021. He has also performed in various concept videos for the company. Currently he is studying nursing. 

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 Sabrina Casanova graduated from Ottawa University's Theatre program. She enjoys a wide variety of roles in theatre including producing, directing, assisting, stage managing and social media coordinating. She is excited to be making her Dance Fachin debut! 

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