STEP INTO THE WORLD OF OBJECT RUNWAY

In collaboration with Ghost River Theatre, TRUCK is thrilled to present Object Runway, an immersive micro-performance that brings together high fashion, mechanical magic, and drag culture in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Created by multidisciplinary artist Robin Leveroos, Ghost River Theatre’s 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence, Object Runway runs February 14 - 15, 2025 at TRUCK Contemporary Art.

Come for the party, stay for the spectacle! Grab a drink, mingle, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of playful and unexpected art by the multi-talented Robin Leveroos. At the heart of the night is Object Runway, a dazzling micro-performance where everyday objects shed their ordinary roles and embrace their fiercest identities through stunning drag makeovers. Witness alarm clocks strut the catwalk, transformed with flair, while drag queens serve up their sassiest critiques. Blending fashion, drag culture, and mechanical magic, this joyful, immersive experience invites the audience to celebrate individuality, self-expression, and the fabulous potential hidden in the everyday.

Robin Leveroos (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and insatiable tinkerer whose work spans experimental animation, object puppetry, and scenographic design. As Ghost River Theatre’s 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence, Robin is leading the workshop Material Worlds: Devising with Object Puppetry (February 20–23, 2025) and developing a new work, Transcendent Space, in collaboration with Artistic Director Eric Rose. Calgary audiences will know Robin for her work on GRT’s acclaimed productions GIANT (2019) and STRUCK (2023). Other international highlights include the PuSh Festival, Prague Quadrennial, and Festival de Casteliers. Originally from Minneapolis, she holds an MFA from Simon Fraser University and now resides in Berlin.

“Object Runway is a joyful celebration of creativity and connection,” says Robin Leveroos. “It’s an exciting opportunity to explore the quirks and beauty of everyday objects and invite audiences to celebrate these things stepping into their truest selves.”

“Our 2024-2025 season is designed to dissolve the line between audience and artist,” says Eric Rose, Artistic Director of Ghost River Theatre. “With Object Runway, Robin Leveroos invites us to embrace the extraordinary in the ordinary, blurring the boundaries of art and participation in the most delightful ways. We want our patrons to not just witness the art but to live it, breathe it, and shape it with us.”

Object Runway is a high-energy celebration of creativity that transforms TRUCK Contemporary Art into a vibrant fashion show. With electrifying sound design by Electrosexual, lighting by Aabir Mandel, and vocals from drag artists like Anali Goldberg and Tchivett, this performance challenges conventions by turning everyday objects into extraordinary storytellers. Whether for the art, fashion, or fun, Object Runway offers a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates creativity, queerness, and connection.

Dates: February 14th & 15th

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:30 pm | Fashion shows at 8 pm, 9 pm, or 10 pm.

Location: Truck Contemporary Gallery - 2009 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K4

Tickets: $15-$20

For tickets and more details, visit www.ghostrivertheatre.com/objectrunway

Ghost River Theatre (GRT) is a Calgary-based leader in devised theatre, known for its immersive and boundary-pushing performances. For over 30 years, GRT has integrated high-tech spectacle with low-fi theatrical magic, constantly redefining the boundaries of live performance. Committed to artistic growth and excellence, GRT engages with both local and global audiences and artists through imaginative storytelling and intensive training. This dedication fosters future generations of theatre makers, continually challenging and enriching the theatre landscape. To learn more visit: www.ghostrivertheatre.com.