Photo Gallery

Opening Night - One-woman Show 'Special'

Photos from the dress rehearsal, the day of the premiere of 'Special' at the Shumiatcher Theatre, Regina.

Ducks in a Row

Trying to impose order on the situation is a recurring theme.

Denial, Denial, Denial

The play is about a parent's encounter with autism.

70 Minutes of Denial, Emotion, Humour

Doing a one-woman show is a bit like running up a mountain while entertaining guests. In this shot, Kelley Jo hits an emotional ravine on the way up the hill. From 'Special'.

Special - Kelley Jo Burke

Another shot the day of the premiere.

Face Recognition

Hand-drawn faces help Noah learn about facial expressions and feelings.

At the Hospital

Near the beginning of the show.

About Ducks

Kelley Jo explains the significance of ducks, the universe and everything. University of Regina stage management/technical theatre student Kenneth Young designed the lighting and ran the lighting board in the Shumiatcher Theatre in MacKenzie Art Gallery.

Kelley Jo in 'Special'

What do you do when everything that worked with the first two kids doesn't work any more?

Laid Flat

Kelley Jo Burke in 'Special', which premiered Sept. 10 in Regina.

Finding the Way Through

'Special' is a story about finding ways to connect with someone who doesn't recognize the usual social signals.

Artistic Collaborators

Kelley Jo wrote plays for Michele Sereda's fledgling theatre company Curtain Razors 20 years ago, and the join forces again with 'Special', KJB's one-woman show. Michele directs the play, and is performing her own personal narrative piece Navigating. The two women are touring Saskatchewan this fall and winter as Curtain Razors' Solo Performance Mix. Photo by Carey Shaw. See more of Carey's photos.

The Play in Development - January

Workshop performance of 'Special' at University of Regina Ridell Centre, January 2009. From left: Kelley Jo Burke (performer), Michele Sereda (director), Kathryn Bracht (moderator).

Kelley Jo Talks about Writing 'Special'

Workshop performance of Special, January 2009 at the University of Regina. At left, Michele Sereda (director) and Kathryn Bracht (moderator). On right, Kelley Jo Burke (playwright and performer).

Audience Input - January

Workshop performance of Special at the University of Regina Ridell Centre, January 2009. In rocking chair: Kelley Jo Burke. At table: Michele Sereda and Kathryn Bracht.