This is a monthly compilation of what’s coming down the pipe for me professionally. I find that posting media releases only tells half – or maybe even only a third – of the story…since, at any given time, many of the things I’m working on don’t necessarily come with media releases attached. So…here’s a more complete tally of the projects I’ve got on my plate this month:
Publicity:
Tempus Theatre – 36 VIEWS (May 1-23 at Jericho Arts Centre – Western Canadian premiere!) by award-winning Japanese American playwright Naomi Iizuka: an innovative multi-disciplinary production directed by Anthony F. Ingram and starring Keith Martin Gordey Annabel Kershaw, Michael Kopsa, Lissa Neptuno, Bert Steinmanis and Valerie Sing Turner. Part romance, part mystery and part con game, the play casts a enthralling spell of poetic language, evocative sounds and beautiful images, even as it asks compelling and timely questions about cultural authenticity, the value of art in society, and the quest for truth in art and in human relationships. www.tempustheatre.com
Laudate Singers – Viva Vivaldi! (May 22, St. David’s United Church, West Vancouver): featuring violinist Nancy DiNovo and an ensemble of Vancouver’s finest Baroque instrumentalists in a performance of Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria, as well as Beatus Vir and the glittering Spring movement from the Four Seasons concerto. www.laudatesingers.com
Bluebird North (June 2, 7:30 pm at the Roundhouse): The Songwriters Association of Canada has declared June 2nd “A Day of Song”, celebrating the simultaneous launch of Bluebird North songwriters’ showcases in Winnipeg, Ottawa and St. John’s. Vancouver will be at the cross-country party too, with producer Shari Ulrich hosting the 66th West Coast edition of Bluebird North on the same day. Vancouver audiences can expect great songs and great stories from talented locals (and music industry veterans) Ivan Joseph Boudreau, Angela Harris, Paul Hyde (The Payola$) and Bruce Miller. www.songwriters.ca
Music of the Whole World: India & the West – a history and a future, with Moshe Denburg (June 10, 7:00 pm at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch): fifth in the VICO’s annual six-part FREE educational series Music of the Whole World: Explorations of World Music Cultures By Canadian Composers. Composer Moshe Denburg presents an introduction to the history of intercultural collaborations between India and the West, and discusses future possibilities. www.vi-co.org
Production Coordination/Stage Management:
Broadway Bound (May 24, 6 pm at Mulgrave School): Creber Music’s gala end-of-year revue, featuring The CM Singers, Encore Musical Theatre, the Mulgrave Community Choir and more, with live accompaniment by the Michael Creber Band. Ticket info coming soon!
Summer Musical Theatre at Mulgrave (July 13-25): 2-week program in which participants (grades K to 9) mount a full-length musical from the ground up, culminating in a spectacular live performance. Info and registration form here: www.mulgrave.com/summermusicaltheatre.asp
Writing / Editing:
Grants, grants and more grants: Canada Council, BC Gaming, BC Arts Council, City of Vancouver…all have deadlines falling between now and mid-June.
The Inter-Cultural: Spring issue of the VICO’s quarterly newsletter.
Onward!
