Metamorphosis - A Viral Trilogy
Three fictional audio diaries by André Alexis
Metamorphosis is a trilogy of fictional audio diaries by internationally acclaimed, multiple award-winning novelist André Alexis.
Metamorphosis charts the progress of a fictional global pandemic in Canada’s largest city through three fictional diaries. These audio-journals - from a 13-year old girl (Lucretia); a 30-year-old woman (Kerri); and an 86-year old senior (Nella) - are funny, intimate, and often fantastical.
Each diary runs about 30-35 minutes.
For the full impact of the sound and music, they are best listened to through headphones.
Photo: Carlos de Toro
Metamorphosis is Volcano’s first 100% digital project. Three partner organizations are bringing this project to audiences across Toronto and around the world. Over three weeks, each partner is premiering one episode according to this schedule:
TO Live: Lucretia in Quarantine – August 17, 2020
SummerWorks: Kerri Wonders – August 24, 2020
Canadian Stage: Nella at 86 – August 31, 2020
The three presenting partners, as well as Volcano, will carry all three episodes once the complete trilogy has premiered.
Photo: Quentin Bounias
Episode 1: Lucretia in Quarantine
Presented by TO Live
Lucretia in Quarantine provides a portrait of Lucretia – a thirteen-year-old contending with how to care for her seven-year-old sister, who, in turn, has decided to adopt a baby raccoon.
In the middle of a deadly global pandemic, these two children attempt to create a life with no parents. Both funny and moving, Lucretia’s diary beautifully explores loneliness, love and family in a time of extremity.
Creative Team
Special thanks to: Denis Alexis, Megan Alexis, Zoe Alexis, Nuala Bickersteth Manson, and Leena Sinha.
