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DIRTY OLD WOMAN
a one-act play
When book clubs and gardening just don't cut it
Coming to the Cultch in 2016
After her divorce, Nina, a 50-something-year old, decides to venture back into the world of romance. But when she meets Gerry, 20 years her junior, the sparks fly in more ways than one. Judgments, double standards, and comedy ensue, as Nina tries to navigate the dangerous world of dating a younger man. Starring Jessie Award-winning actors Susinn McFarlen (August: Osage County), Robert Salvador (Espresso), Emmelia Gordon (Dissolve), and Alison Kelly (Mom’s the Word).
Starring the all Jessie Award-winning cast
Directed by Lynna Goldhar Smith
Written & produced by Loretta Seto
Lighting design by Michael Schaldemose
Sound design by Dylan McNulty
For more show info, please visit our website:
www.dirtyoldwomanplay.wordpress.com
This production is made possible with the support of Wet Ink Collective and the Vancouver Fringe Festival.
a one-act play
When book clubs and gardening just don't cut it
Coming to the Cultch in 2016
After her divorce, Nina, a 50-something-year old, decides to venture back into the world of romance. But when she meets Gerry, 20 years her junior, the sparks fly in more ways than one. Judgments, double standards, and comedy ensue, as Nina tries to navigate the dangerous world of dating a younger man. Starring Jessie Award-winning actors Susinn McFarlen (August: Osage County), Robert Salvador (Espresso), Emmelia Gordon (Dissolve), and Alison Kelly (Mom’s the Word).
Starring the all Jessie Award-winning cast
Directed by Lynna Goldhar Smith
Written & produced by Loretta Seto
Lighting design by Michael Schaldemose
Sound design by Dylan McNulty
For more show info, please visit our website:
www.dirtyoldwomanplay.wordpress.com
This production is made possible with the support of Wet Ink Collective and the Vancouver Fringe Festival.
The Progressive Polygamists are back at it again...
rEvolver Festival
May 20 -31,
The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre's ten-year history of Festival production, rEvolver builds on the success of the Walking Fish and Neanderthal Arts Festivals, and takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver.rEvolver: brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. The Changing Stage rEvolver: presents adventurous, high energy, and sophisticated new work by emerging companies and artists. rEvolver: is the only venue in Vancouver dedicated to offering professional presenting opportunities to emerging artists and companies.
Created and performed by award winning comedians Pippa Mackie and Emmelia Gordon >>>> check it out >>>> Polygamist FB Page
The Progressive Polygamists is a fast paced satirical comedy about two sister wives, Mercy Eve and Eden Grace, who are determined to convince the world that polygamy is modern, harmless and the best way to live. While doing so, they address the most common assumptions about being a polygamist: jealousy, children, heavy petting and highly coiffed hair. Through song, cookies, jump rope, and confessions this show shines a new light on a topical and controversial British Columbian polygamist community. It's not a performance, it's a "REformance" and the sister wives do there very best to "Keep Sweet". Each performance is one of comic genius.
May 20 -31,
The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre's ten-year history of Festival production, rEvolver builds on the success of the Walking Fish and Neanderthal Arts Festivals, and takes place each May at The Cultch in East Vancouver.rEvolver: brings audiences the full range of contemporary theatrical practice, from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, staged readings of work-in-progress, and in-depth discussions with artists. The Changing Stage rEvolver: presents adventurous, high energy, and sophisticated new work by emerging companies and artists. rEvolver: is the only venue in Vancouver dedicated to offering professional presenting opportunities to emerging artists and companies.
Created and performed by award winning comedians Pippa Mackie and Emmelia Gordon >>>> check it out >>>> Polygamist FB Page
The Progressive Polygamists is a fast paced satirical comedy about two sister wives, Mercy Eve and Eden Grace, who are determined to convince the world that polygamy is modern, harmless and the best way to live. While doing so, they address the most common assumptions about being a polygamist: jealousy, children, heavy petting and highly coiffed hair. Through song, cookies, jump rope, and confessions this show shines a new light on a topical and controversial British Columbian polygamist community. It's not a performance, it's a "REformance" and the sister wives do there very best to "Keep Sweet". Each performance is one of comic genius.
"Progressive Polygamists is a seamless satire singing the virtues of polygamy" - Edmonton Journal ★★★★★ “If you’re looking for a show that will make you laugh, you can’t go wrong with this one. Be careful though you might just leave a Polygamist.” –MooneyOnTheatre
"They never put a foot wrong." - Georgia Straight – Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2011 – 5 STARS ★★★★★ ★★★★★ -Edmonton Sun, Edmonton Pick of the Fringe 2012
★★★★★ Vancouver Pick of the Fringe 2011
rEvolver Festival May 20 -31, 2015 - The Cultch 1895 Venables Street -
"They never put a foot wrong." - Georgia Straight – Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2011 – 5 STARS ★★★★★ ★★★★★ -Edmonton Sun, Edmonton Pick of the Fringe 2012
★★★★★ Vancouver Pick of the Fringe 2011
rEvolver Festival May 20 -31, 2015 - The Cultch 1895 Venables Street -
DISSOLVE by Meghan Gardiner
SPRING TOUR 2015: Grand Forks, Milwaukee, Chicago, Vancouver, Ucluelet, Port Alberni, Victoria (UnoFest) and Chetwynd!
VANCOUVER DATES
May 5 - 9 STUDIO 1398
1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island
Nightly 8pm & Saturday 2pm Matinee | BUY TICKETS
VICTORIA DATES - UNO FEST
INTREPID THEATRE CLUB - 1609 BLANSHARD
Fri May 15, 6:30* PAY–WHAT–YOU–CAN
Sat May 16, 4:00
Sun May 17, 2:00
Ever woken up beside a stranger? What if it was planned that way? shameless hussy presents the acclaimed one-woman, 16 character, theatrical tour de force DISSOLVE written by Meghan Gardiner. At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, DISSOLVE confronts the topic of drink spiking and drug facilitated sexual assault. Responding to interest from schools and educators, this play has been touring to colleges, universities and high schools throughout North America. DISSOLVE stars Emmelia Gordon who earned the 2014 Jessie Richardson award "Outstanding Actress" for this role.
DISSOLVE follows a college girl on a night out, moving back and forth from bedroom to bar scenes, morphing between a flurry of 16 characters, both comedic and compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change our thinking and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault.
"Spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable … a rewarding show." – Vancouver Sun
" In 25yrs as an educator I've never seen a more powerful presentation. There’s a tremendous need
for this in schools today." - Jay Prepchuk, Counseling Head, Handsworth Secondary
Director Renee Iaci leads the creative team including our Artistic Associates Lana Krause (Costume Design), and Stephen Bulat (Sound Design), with Matthew Norman (Scenography), Stephen Heatley (Directorial Mentor), and Yeon Kyeom Kim (Stage Manager).
With a mandate of
"telling provocative stories about women to inspire the
hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world"
Shameless hussy puts HERstory to the forefront. We bring work that provokes a deeper understanding of women's past, present and potential, onto stages across Canada and the US. www.shamelesshussy.com
DISSOLVE is available for touring, it's a wake-up call that you need to consider bringing to your school or local theatre. The play is suitable for adult and young adults alike. It is especially relevant for youth of an age to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with socializing with friends and classmates.
Talkback follows each performance
“We whole heartedly support the use of this piece
as a means to discuss the concept of rape culture and taking
action to end sexualized violence.“ ~ Ariana Barer, Education Outreach WAVA Rape Crisis Centre, Van. BC
“There’s nothing funny about drink spiking and sexual assault, but Meghan Gardiner has brilliantly created a highly entertaining dark comedy that plays out like a
Saturday Night Live skit." - Katie Bennison, CTV
Show: 45 minutes + talk back follows each performance. Study guide available.
DISSOLVE Tour Bookings: Renee Iaci 604.805.4775 renee@shamelesshussy.com | Media Contact: Deb Pickman 604.319.7656 deb@shamelesshussy.com
More at: www.shamelesshussy.com
May 5 - 9 STUDIO 1398
1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island
Nightly 8pm & Saturday 2pm Matinee | BUY TICKETS
VICTORIA DATES - UNO FEST
INTREPID THEATRE CLUB - 1609 BLANSHARD
Fri May 15, 6:30* PAY–WHAT–YOU–CAN
Sat May 16, 4:00
Sun May 17, 2:00
Ever woken up beside a stranger? What if it was planned that way? shameless hussy presents the acclaimed one-woman, 16 character, theatrical tour de force DISSOLVE written by Meghan Gardiner. At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, DISSOLVE confronts the topic of drink spiking and drug facilitated sexual assault. Responding to interest from schools and educators, this play has been touring to colleges, universities and high schools throughout North America. DISSOLVE stars Emmelia Gordon who earned the 2014 Jessie Richardson award "Outstanding Actress" for this role.
DISSOLVE follows a college girl on a night out, moving back and forth from bedroom to bar scenes, morphing between a flurry of 16 characters, both comedic and compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change our thinking and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault.
"Spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable … a rewarding show." – Vancouver Sun
" In 25yrs as an educator I've never seen a more powerful presentation. There’s a tremendous need
for this in schools today." - Jay Prepchuk, Counseling Head, Handsworth Secondary
Director Renee Iaci leads the creative team including our Artistic Associates Lana Krause (Costume Design), and Stephen Bulat (Sound Design), with Matthew Norman (Scenography), Stephen Heatley (Directorial Mentor), and Yeon Kyeom Kim (Stage Manager).
With a mandate of
"telling provocative stories about women to inspire the
hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world"
Shameless hussy puts HERstory to the forefront. We bring work that provokes a deeper understanding of women's past, present and potential, onto stages across Canada and the US. www.shamelesshussy.com
DISSOLVE is available for touring, it's a wake-up call that you need to consider bringing to your school or local theatre. The play is suitable for adult and young adults alike. It is especially relevant for youth of an age to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with socializing with friends and classmates.
Talkback follows each performance
“We whole heartedly support the use of this piece
as a means to discuss the concept of rape culture and taking
action to end sexualized violence.“ ~ Ariana Barer, Education Outreach WAVA Rape Crisis Centre, Van. BC
“There’s nothing funny about drink spiking and sexual assault, but Meghan Gardiner has brilliantly created a highly entertaining dark comedy that plays out like a
Saturday Night Live skit." - Katie Bennison, CTV
Show: 45 minutes + talk back follows each performance. Study guide available.
DISSOLVE Tour Bookings: Renee Iaci 604.805.4775 renee@shamelesshussy.com | Media Contact: Deb Pickman 604.319.7656 deb@shamelesshussy.com
More at: www.shamelesshussy.com
Last season’s runaway hit comedy returns for an election year encore. Award-winning playwright Michael Healey takes on his biggest subject yet: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper. His sexy, cheeky and surprising play will have you rolling in the aisles – regardless of your politics. Proud imagines a different outcome to the last Federal election – the Tories took Quebec and won a huge majority. A young, attractive and very inexperienced female MP (Jessie Award winner Emmelia Gordon) provides the Prime Minister (Andrew Wheeler) with a new tool in his arsenal. Unfortunately for him – she may be the smartest man in the room!
“clever & funny… buried in all the Rick Mercer-style lampooning,
there’s some truth… A WINNER” – Vancouver Courier
Written by Michael Healey
Directed by Donna Spencer
Starring Andrew Wheeler, Emmelia Gordon, Kyle Jespersen, Daniel Doheny.
Don't miss out : Get Tickets HERE
“clever & funny… buried in all the Rick Mercer-style lampooning,
there’s some truth… A WINNER” – Vancouver Courier
Written by Michael Healey
Directed by Donna Spencer
Starring Andrew Wheeler, Emmelia Gordon, Kyle Jespersen, Daniel Doheny.
Don't miss out : Get Tickets HERE
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15 new plays by 15 young playwrights read over three evenings by 6 of Vancouver's best actors! A FREE event!
Come to the play reading event of the year. The LEAP Playwriting Intensive For Young Writers presents it's annual festival of new works, featuring writing by: Level 1 (Sunday, March 15th at 7 pm): Joseph Anctil Calvin Campbell Ian Crane Jamie Lam Mhicaella Lopez Madeline Mahanloo Kate Rytter Shania Sharma Becky Too Shanna Yeung Level 2 (Sunday, March 22nd at 7 pm) Caitlin Alinsod J.s. Gilbert Rachael McDaniel Zach Wolfman Level 3 (Sunday, March 29 at 7 pm) Jordy Matheson LEAP is sponsored by the RBC Emerging Artists Project. It is generously supported by the Y.P. Heung Foundation, the Telus Vancouver Community Board, and Program Patron Bonnie Mah. |
The LEAP 'Dream Six' Acting Company: Evelyn Chew Emmelia Gordon Kevin MacDonald Quelemia Sparrow Vincent Tong Conor Wylie Program Leaders: Shawn Macdonald Christine Quintana |
The Life Game is an improvisational format created by Keith Johnstone and developed and performed with Truth Be Told Theatre.
More on The Life Game can be found here:
https://thelifegamevancouver.wordpress.com
More on Keith Johnstone can be found here: http://www.keithjohnstone.com
Truth Be Told Theatre is an ensemble of actors and improvisors in Vancouver devoted to performing this format. Co-Artistic Directors: Veena Sood & Jeff Gladstone
Ensemble: Brian Anderson, Bruce Horak, Christina Sicoli, David Milchard, Denise Jones, Diana Frances, Emmelia Gordon, Ryan Gladstone, Tallulah Winkelman, Tom Jones
More on The Life Game can be found here:
https://thelifegamevancouver.wordpress.com
More on Keith Johnstone can be found here: http://www.keithjohnstone.com
Truth Be Told Theatre is an ensemble of actors and improvisors in Vancouver devoted to performing this format. Co-Artistic Directors: Veena Sood & Jeff Gladstone
Ensemble: Brian Anderson, Bruce Horak, Christina Sicoli, David Milchard, Denise Jones, Diana Frances, Emmelia Gordon, Ryan Gladstone, Tallulah Winkelman, Tom Jones
The Life Game is an improvisational format unlike any other. Invented by Keith Johnstone, who has worked personally with our company over the past five years to further develop and finesse the show into one of the most unique theatrical experiences you will ever see.
Imagine a live staged biography, where your own life story provides the plot, characters, twists & turns!
You will be interviewed by one of our company members live on stage, about your life from childhood to present day. All you have to do is answer the questions honestly.
Our director periodically sets up scenes based on your answers, featuring our company of actors and improvisors.
Fat Pig by Neil LaBute
Just how hung up on body image are we? are we so concerned with weight that we've deemed it acceptable to categorize people based on this? To think less of them? Even to mock them. This is the subject that Neil LaBute boldly confronts in his play Fat Pig, come see for yourself.
"I see a lot of myself in Fat Pig; whatever the name of the piece, the story really deals with human weakness and the difficulty many people face when trying to stand up for, live up to, or come out for something they believe in."
– Neil Labute on Fat Pig
Just how hung up on body image are we? are we so concerned with weight that we've deemed it acceptable to categorize people based on this? To think less of them? Even to mock them. This is the subject that Neil LaBute boldly confronts in his play Fat Pig, come see for yourself.
"I see a lot of myself in Fat Pig; whatever the name of the piece, the story really deals with human weakness and the difficulty many people face when trying to stand up for, live up to, or come out for something they believe in."
– Neil Labute on Fat Pig
INDUSTRY:
The Food Must Go Out
A show about the restaurant industry performed in an actual restaurant by people who actual work there!!
Drink available during the show.
VENUE: EDIBLE CANADA BISTRO Granville Island.
** Stay Tuned for an UPDATE on this show **
Site-specific shows are a fun part of the Vancouver Fringe and when the site matches the story and is told with the right caliber of talent the result can be quite thrilling, as is the case with Industry: The Food Must Go Out.
This show is a perfect Fringe show as it deals with that harsh truth of brilliant actors often having to work in the food service industry. Pippa Mackie, Lauren Jackson and Nik Bunting with special guest appearance by Emmelia Gordon as “the Hangover” are some of the funniest actors in the city. Some of them work at Edible Canada and they do their show, a series of fast paced and very funny sketches, late night after closing. Toss in few heartfelt moments and you get a delightful romp that will make you giggle like a fool.
The Food Must Go Out
A show about the restaurant industry performed in an actual restaurant by people who actual work there!!
Drink available during the show.
VENUE: EDIBLE CANADA BISTRO Granville Island.
** Stay Tuned for an UPDATE on this show **
Site-specific shows are a fun part of the Vancouver Fringe and when the site matches the story and is told with the right caliber of talent the result can be quite thrilling, as is the case with Industry: The Food Must Go Out.
This show is a perfect Fringe show as it deals with that harsh truth of brilliant actors often having to work in the food service industry. Pippa Mackie, Lauren Jackson and Nik Bunting with special guest appearance by Emmelia Gordon as “the Hangover” are some of the funniest actors in the city. Some of them work at Edible Canada and they do their show, a series of fast paced and very funny sketches, late night after closing. Toss in few heartfelt moments and you get a delightful romp that will make you giggle like a fool.
DIRTY OLD WOMAN
a one-act play
When book clubs and gardening just don't cut it
After her divorce, Nina, a 50-something-year old, decides to venture back into the world of romance. But when she meets Gerry, 20 years her junior, the sparks fly in more ways than one. Judgments, double standards, and comedy ensue, as Nina tries to navigate the dangerous world of dating a younger man. Starring Jessie Award-winning actors Susinn McFarlen (August: Osage County), Robert Salvador (Espresso), Emmelia Gordon (Dissolve), and Alison Kelly (Mom’s the Word).
Starring the all Jessie Award-winning cast:
Susinn McFarlen | Robert Salvador | Emmelia Gordon | Alison Kelly
Directed by Lynna Goldhar Smith | Written & produced by Loretta Seto
Lighting design by Michael Schaldemose | Sound design by Dylan McNulty
For more show info, please visit our website:
www.dirtyoldwomanplay.wordpress.com
This production is made possible with the support of Wet Ink Collective and the Vancouver Fringe Festival.
a one-act play
When book clubs and gardening just don't cut it
After her divorce, Nina, a 50-something-year old, decides to venture back into the world of romance. But when she meets Gerry, 20 years her junior, the sparks fly in more ways than one. Judgments, double standards, and comedy ensue, as Nina tries to navigate the dangerous world of dating a younger man. Starring Jessie Award-winning actors Susinn McFarlen (August: Osage County), Robert Salvador (Espresso), Emmelia Gordon (Dissolve), and Alison Kelly (Mom’s the Word).
Starring the all Jessie Award-winning cast:
Susinn McFarlen | Robert Salvador | Emmelia Gordon | Alison Kelly
Directed by Lynna Goldhar Smith | Written & produced by Loretta Seto
Lighting design by Michael Schaldemose | Sound design by Dylan McNulty
For more show info, please visit our website:
www.dirtyoldwomanplay.wordpress.com
This production is made possible with the support of Wet Ink Collective and the Vancouver Fringe Festival.
The Underground Line Up
-Hosted by CBC Debaters star and Just for Laughs Alumni Charlie Demers
-Jazz tunes by East Vancouver's fly cats The Bank Dogs
-Neworld Theatre's Artistic Director Marcus Youssef asks Whose Revolution? as he reports back publicly for the first time about his recent trip to Egypt
-Emmelia Gordon and Pippa Mackie, creators of the Fringe hit The Progressive Polygamists, present a daring new sketch show
-Geoff Berner brings Insightful humour, politically inflammatory compositions and showmanship to the night with his songs and a reading from his new novel, Festival Man
-Standup by the hilarious Graham Clark, 3-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee and host of Stop Podcasting Yourself
-Balkan Brass band Orkestar Slivovica play festive music from Serbia, Macedonia and other distant and mysterious lands
-Featuring a display of the works of painter and multidisciplinary artist Suzo Hickey
Tickets: $15 student & un/underemployed / $20 Adult at HIGHLIFE RECORDS OR Brown Paper Tickets
$5 from every ticket sale goes to support commissioning Charlie Demer’s Leftovers.
Tickets at the door are CASH ONLY.
Bar sells wine and beer and is CASH ONLY.
Neworld Theatre's Bite of the Underground cabaret night offers you a window into the diversity talent across the Vancouver cultural community. Here, on one night, you will see and hear a selection of bite-sized performances that will make you laugh, make you tap your feet, make you think, surprise you, and leave you wanting more.
Come and see some of the best of the city currently bubbling just below the surface. The artists you encounter here will change what you imagine can be found, in our city, on any given night.
-Hosted by CBC Debaters star and Just for Laughs Alumni Charlie Demers
-Jazz tunes by East Vancouver's fly cats The Bank Dogs
-Neworld Theatre's Artistic Director Marcus Youssef asks Whose Revolution? as he reports back publicly for the first time about his recent trip to Egypt
-Emmelia Gordon and Pippa Mackie, creators of the Fringe hit The Progressive Polygamists, present a daring new sketch show
-Geoff Berner brings Insightful humour, politically inflammatory compositions and showmanship to the night with his songs and a reading from his new novel, Festival Man
-Standup by the hilarious Graham Clark, 3-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee and host of Stop Podcasting Yourself
-Balkan Brass band Orkestar Slivovica play festive music from Serbia, Macedonia and other distant and mysterious lands
-Featuring a display of the works of painter and multidisciplinary artist Suzo Hickey
Tickets: $15 student & un/underemployed / $20 Adult at HIGHLIFE RECORDS OR Brown Paper Tickets
$5 from every ticket sale goes to support commissioning Charlie Demer’s Leftovers.
Tickets at the door are CASH ONLY.
Bar sells wine and beer and is CASH ONLY.
Neworld Theatre's Bite of the Underground cabaret night offers you a window into the diversity talent across the Vancouver cultural community. Here, on one night, you will see and hear a selection of bite-sized performances that will make you laugh, make you tap your feet, make you think, surprise you, and leave you wanting more.
Come and see some of the best of the city currently bubbling just below the surface. The artists you encounter here will change what you imagine can be found, in our city, on any given night.
PROUD by Michael Healey
Award-winning playwright Michael Healey takes on his biggest subject yet: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper. His sexy, cheeky and surprising play will have you rolling in the aisles – regardless of your politics. You may even find yourself liking the man! Proud imagines a different outcome to the last Federal election – the Tories took Quebec and won a huge majority. A young, attractive and very inexperienced female MP provides the Prime Minister with a new tool in his arsenal. Unfortunately for him – she may be the smartest man in the room!
“[4 out of 4 stars]…funny and foul-mouthed, yet surprisingly sweet” – The Globe And Mail
“Funny, timely, and essential viewing” – Charlebois Post
“[4 out of 4 stars] It makes you proud of Canadian theatre… Dazzlingly witty, surgically precise and scathingly satirical.” Toronto Star
PROUD is written by Dora Award-winning playwright Michael Healey and is a Firehall Arts Centre production.
Starring: Andrew Wheeler, Emmelia Gordon, Craig Erickson, Scott Button.
Director Donna Spencer. Set Design Pam Johnson. Costume Design Barbara Clayden. Lighting Design Alia Stephen.
Check out what the reviews said HERE
“[4 out of 4 stars]…funny and foul-mouthed, yet surprisingly sweet” – The Globe And Mail
“Funny, timely, and essential viewing” – Charlebois Post
“[4 out of 4 stars] It makes you proud of Canadian theatre… Dazzlingly witty, surgically precise and scathingly satirical.” Toronto Star
PROUD is written by Dora Award-winning playwright Michael Healey and is a Firehall Arts Centre production.
Starring: Andrew Wheeler, Emmelia Gordon, Craig Erickson, Scott Button.
Director Donna Spencer. Set Design Pam Johnson. Costume Design Barbara Clayden. Lighting Design Alia Stephen.
Check out what the reviews said HERE
SCENE/CHANGE
Scene Change is a digital media project that explores these questions. We delve into issues of representation, identity and meaning by allowing you, the viewer, with three different, important Canadian plays, to compare and contrast three different sets of actors.
Go play around on the website here: www.scenechangetheatre.ca
Go play around on the website here: www.scenechangetheatre.ca
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
MEASURE FOR MEASURE January - February 2014 An equity co-op with Honest Fishmongers & Pacific Theatre
When Vienna’s ruthless morality laws are revived during the Duke’s absence, a young nun is confronted with a terrible ultimatum: her soul for her brother’s life. A surprisingly contemporary tale of scandal, abuse of power, and the balance of justice with grace.
Directed by Kevin Bennett
Featuring Simon Webb, Julie McIsaac, Peter Anderson, Katharine Venour, Ted Cole, Alison Kelly, Michael Fera, Jeff Gladstone, Emmelia Gordon, and Pippa Johnstone.
Assistant direction by Katrina Darychuk. Set design by Shizuka Kai. Lighting design by Graham Ockley. Costume design by Christopher David Gauthier. Sound design by Chris Adams. Choreography by Lisa Goebel. Stage management by Ingrid Turk.
This team was a joy to work with - we be came a family in the best sort of way!
When Vienna’s ruthless morality laws are revived during the Duke’s absence, a young nun is confronted with a terrible ultimatum: her soul for her brother’s life. A surprisingly contemporary tale of scandal, abuse of power, and the balance of justice with grace.
Directed by Kevin Bennett
Featuring Simon Webb, Julie McIsaac, Peter Anderson, Katharine Venour, Ted Cole, Alison Kelly, Michael Fera, Jeff Gladstone, Emmelia Gordon, and Pippa Johnstone.
Assistant direction by Katrina Darychuk. Set design by Shizuka Kai. Lighting design by Graham Ockley. Costume design by Christopher David Gauthier. Sound design by Chris Adams. Choreography by Lisa Goebel. Stage management by Ingrid Turk.
This team was a joy to work with - we be came a family in the best sort of way!
DISSOLVE by Meghan Gardiner
So many adventures and little time to post about them. Well here is another brief up date for your viewing pleasure.
Last year around April 2013 I had the opportunity to audition for Shameless Hussy Productions for a one woman show called DISSOLVE by Meghan Gardiner. I was (am) honoured to be cast in this one woman show about drug facilitated sexual assault.
The play follows a young girl on a night out and the people she encounters, with the actress morphing fluidly between a flurry of 14 characters, both comedic and compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change our beliefs and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault. DISSOLVE proposes to transform potential bystanders into ‘upstanders.’
"Spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable … a rewarding show." Vancouver Sun
"In 25 as an educator I've never seen a more powerful presentation. There’s a tremendous need for this in schools today." - Jay Prepchuk, Counseling Head, Handsworth Secondary
Director Renee Iaci leads the creative team including our Artistic Associates Lana Krause (Costume Design), and Stephen Bulat (Sound Design), with Matthew Norman (Scenography), Stephen Heatley (Directorial Mentor), and Yeon Kyeom Kim (Stage Manager). With a mandate of "telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world" shameless hussy puts herstory to the forefront. We bring work that provokes a deeper understanding of women's past, present and potential, onto stages across Canada and the US. www.shamelesshussy.com
DISSOLVE is available for touring, it's a wake-up call that you need to consider bringing to your school or local theatre. The play is suitable for adult and young adults alike. It is especially relevant for youth of an age to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with socializing with friends and classmates.
Show: 45 minutes + talk back follows each performance. Study guide available.
DISSOLVE Tour Bookings: Renee Iaci 604.805.4775 | Media Contact: Deb Pickman 604.319.7656 deb@shamelesshussy.com
Last year around April 2013 I had the opportunity to audition for Shameless Hussy Productions for a one woman show called DISSOLVE by Meghan Gardiner. I was (am) honoured to be cast in this one woman show about drug facilitated sexual assault.
The play follows a young girl on a night out and the people she encounters, with the actress morphing fluidly between a flurry of 14 characters, both comedic and compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change our beliefs and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault. DISSOLVE proposes to transform potential bystanders into ‘upstanders.’
"Spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable … a rewarding show." Vancouver Sun
"In 25 as an educator I've never seen a more powerful presentation. There’s a tremendous need for this in schools today." - Jay Prepchuk, Counseling Head, Handsworth Secondary
Director Renee Iaci leads the creative team including our Artistic Associates Lana Krause (Costume Design), and Stephen Bulat (Sound Design), with Matthew Norman (Scenography), Stephen Heatley (Directorial Mentor), and Yeon Kyeom Kim (Stage Manager). With a mandate of "telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world" shameless hussy puts herstory to the forefront. We bring work that provokes a deeper understanding of women's past, present and potential, onto stages across Canada and the US. www.shamelesshussy.com
DISSOLVE is available for touring, it's a wake-up call that you need to consider bringing to your school or local theatre. The play is suitable for adult and young adults alike. It is especially relevant for youth of an age to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with socializing with friends and classmates.
Show: 45 minutes + talk back follows each performance. Study guide available.
DISSOLVE Tour Bookings: Renee Iaci 604.805.4775 | Media Contact: Deb Pickman 604.319.7656 deb@shamelesshussy.com
wow. Its been a while...
So over the last year or so I have been hard at work with many shows and productions. I get my hands in and on anything and everything I can.
With the Progressive Polygamists: We have traveled all over Canada (Toronto, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Fort McMurrey. Yes, Fort McMurrey), playing to sold out house's and continue to make audiences laugh, ponder and talk. I even produced a show at the Firehall Arts Center called "Healing through Humor: A double bill" sharing the stage with well know Calgary actor Bruce Horak as he performed "This is Cancer". It was a wonderful success. Even Colin Thomas picked it as one of his top show's of 2012 in Vancouver.
There was the PULL Festival, were I got the pleasure of playing two wonderful characters. A drunk party girl who sets up a threesome for her and her pal, that goes horrible wrong & a pious, righteous born again pro lifer who will stop at nothing to help the "sheep" learn their wrong doing's. Needless to say, I had a GREAT TIME and got to work with some wonderful local-up-and coming actors, directors, playwrights and audience!
NOW! I am about to begin rehearsal for an up coming ONE WOMAN show called Dissolve. A tale of one girls night out that turns into a nightmeare
With the Progressive Polygamists: We have traveled all over Canada (Toronto, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Fort McMurrey. Yes, Fort McMurrey), playing to sold out house's and continue to make audiences laugh, ponder and talk. I even produced a show at the Firehall Arts Center called "Healing through Humor: A double bill" sharing the stage with well know Calgary actor Bruce Horak as he performed "This is Cancer". It was a wonderful success. Even Colin Thomas picked it as one of his top show's of 2012 in Vancouver.
There was the PULL Festival, were I got the pleasure of playing two wonderful characters. A drunk party girl who sets up a threesome for her and her pal, that goes horrible wrong & a pious, righteous born again pro lifer who will stop at nothing to help the "sheep" learn their wrong doing's. Needless to say, I had a GREAT TIME and got to work with some wonderful local-up-and coming actors, directors, playwrights and audience!
NOW! I am about to begin rehearsal for an up coming ONE WOMAN show called Dissolve. A tale of one girls night out that turns into a nightmeare
First day of TORONTO FRINGE JULY 6-17
DAY1: TRAVELS: slept for an hour, missed my flight, got a new flight, lost my ride, lost my bag, my buddy Corey saved me from airport doom, wore polygamists costume, Buddies in Bad Time drag show, Jason surprised Matty with a New York trip, shawarma, got my bag back, pass out.
All in all, I think my 1st day in Toronto was pretty good.
DAY 2: here we go! walked around, got a little lost, ran into a Vancouverite randomly, Hung out in a shaded tree fort, walked batherst street, burgers and beers at the burger barn, Pippa arrived, beers in the sun, walk in the warm night air, food for breakfast, Roof top patio with my good friend Athena, header home with Pippa's stuff for a much needed sleep over.
DAY 3: Abruptly woken up by drywall repairs in apt, Breakfast of champions, header down to Queen street west for some SHOPPING!!, shop, walk, shop, walk, shop, walk, stop, eat: PRAHA, yerba mate cafe, found a bridesmaid dress for Pippa, bus to St.Lawrence Market, Pea mill bacon sandwiches, keys for New pad, patio drinks with new & old friends, and another long walk home in the warm/cool night breeze. As always, we end the night with a glass of cold white wine. Ahhh. sleep.
DAY 4: START OF TORONTO FRINGE!!
All in all, I think my 1st day in Toronto was pretty good.
DAY 2: here we go! walked around, got a little lost, ran into a Vancouverite randomly, Hung out in a shaded tree fort, walked batherst street, burgers and beers at the burger barn, Pippa arrived, beers in the sun, walk in the warm night air, food for breakfast, Roof top patio with my good friend Athena, header home with Pippa's stuff for a much needed sleep over.
DAY 3: Abruptly woken up by drywall repairs in apt, Breakfast of champions, header down to Queen street west for some SHOPPING!!, shop, walk, shop, walk, shop, walk, stop, eat: PRAHA, yerba mate cafe, found a bridesmaid dress for Pippa, bus to St.Lawrence Market, Pea mill bacon sandwiches, keys for New pad, patio drinks with new & old friends, and another long walk home in the warm/cool night breeze. As always, we end the night with a glass of cold white wine. Ahhh. sleep.
DAY 4: START OF TORONTO FRINGE!!
Canadian Fringe Tour KICK OFF PARTY/SHOW !!!
Our AMAZING poster designer Kim helped us out with taking our photos to the next level!
We have a theme colors now! Can you guess what they might be?
We're so excited about this tour that we have decided to showcase our show in Vancouver before we leave as a send off.
June.21st at Spectral Theatre 8pm $8
PLUS: Dance Party in the space after !!!
You wanna make sure to see this before we head off! and also come say Good-bye!
Tix info will be up soon
and if you in Toronto or Saskatoon this July/Aug make sure to message me! i wanna see as many people as i can on my trip away from the coast!
Here's a little bit about the show:
Two Sister Wives from a BC polygamist sect, come out of hiding to tell the sex, love, child bride secrets of polygamy using song, jump-rope and cookies. Interactive, Stylized and a demonically sweet. But they have a secret of their own...
You can also check out our Facebook Page or our NEW website!!! both of these will have a link to the event right there.
LINKS:
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
WWW.PROGRESSIVE-POLYGAMISTS.CA
We have a theme colors now! Can you guess what they might be?
We're so excited about this tour that we have decided to showcase our show in Vancouver before we leave as a send off.
June.21st at Spectral Theatre 8pm $8
PLUS: Dance Party in the space after !!!
You wanna make sure to see this before we head off! and also come say Good-bye!
Tix info will be up soon
and if you in Toronto or Saskatoon this July/Aug make sure to message me! i wanna see as many people as i can on my trip away from the coast!
Here's a little bit about the show:
Two Sister Wives from a BC polygamist sect, come out of hiding to tell the sex, love, child bride secrets of polygamy using song, jump-rope and cookies. Interactive, Stylized and a demonically sweet. But they have a secret of their own...
You can also check out our Facebook Page or our NEW website!!! both of these will have a link to the event right there.
LINKS:
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
WWW.PROGRESSIVE-POLYGAMISTS.CA
BC Buds Arts Fair!!
The Progressive Polygamists are BACK !
And this time they are taken over the the Firehall Arts Center for the annual spring Arts Festival. We have been asked to not only perform in the festival BUT be a part of the opening kick off showcase! We feel very honored and super excited by this!
It all starts May long weekend! May 20 -22
More details to come!
And this time they are taken over the the Firehall Arts Center for the annual spring Arts Festival. We have been asked to not only perform in the festival BUT be a part of the opening kick off showcase! We feel very honored and super excited by this!
It all starts May long weekend! May 20 -22
More details to come!
The Progressive Polygamists: The Sweetest Reformers
Canadian Fringe Tour 2011
Toronto Fringe: July 6 - 17th, 2011
Saskatoon Fringe: July 28 - August 6, 2011
Vancouver Fringe: September 8 - 18th, 2011
The Progressive Polygamists is a satirical comedy featuring two polygamist wives who travel the country informing audiences about the benefits of polygamy. Emmelia Gordon and Pippa Mackie join forces to create an interactive non-stop slap-you-in-the-face look at world of Polygamy.
The PROGRESSIVE POLYGAMISTS: The Sweetest Reformers.
The Cross Eyed Bear is proud to present their Belated Valentine's Day Show!
Right
on the heels of a big show at the Rio Theatre featuring the hit local
band The Boom Booms on Feb.23rd, The Cross Eyed Bear will be following
up with an even edgier, yet still romantic show, completely comprised of
ALL NEW material in live and video format. Come on out to see
love-themed sketches, resident sub-par technician Lefevre treat a lucky
lad...y to a blind date, a riveting game of Emotional Battleship, and so much more!
Featuring special guest, Emmelia Gordon, one half of the hilarious local sketch duo, The Progressive Polygamists, this show is sure to shock, entertain, and drive you to tears (of either joy or outrage, we can't guarantee).
Shows at 8:00 PM on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of February.
Tickets are $10 at the door and include a free adult beverage.
You can reserve tickets by emailing: durst_dude@hotmail.com (he made it when he was 13, whatever).
For more information on the group, please visit our website: http://thecrosseyedbear.wordpress.com/
Featuring special guest, Emmelia Gordon, one half of the hilarious local sketch duo, The Progressive Polygamists, this show is sure to shock, entertain, and drive you to tears (of either joy or outrage, we can't guarantee).
Shows at 8:00 PM on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of February.
Tickets are $10 at the door and include a free adult beverage.
You can reserve tickets by emailing: durst_dude@hotmail.com (he made it when he was 13, whatever).
For more information on the group, please visit our website: http://thecrosseyedbear.wordpress.com/
BLENDER! A Night Of Mix Arts @ J Lounge (Bute & Davie)
Is a once monthly show held at J-Lounge the 1st Thursday of every month. Generally hosted by Andrew Barber, in character, as well founder Pippa Mackie and myself, Emmelia Gordon. Blender features some top mixed theatre acts from around Vancouver!"
Next Date:
MARCH 3rd!
I heard that The Progressive Polygamists are going to be there as well!
Facebook Link: Blender: Re-Mix and Ready To Serve!