Expressions Brochure 2011

EXPRESSIONS FESTIVAL 2011 YEAR END FESTIVAL OF VISUAL, MEDIA AND PERFORMING ARTS

April 28 – June 26, 2011

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ABOUT EXPRESSIONS A collection of inspired performances, showcases and exhibitions comes together to create Arts Umbrella’s yearly festival of the arts. Expressions is an opportunity to celebrate young artists and their arts learning from the past year.

Every discipline, every class, and virtually every Arts Umbrella student from Spring session has work represented, allowing them to take pride in their accomplishments, and share that pride with family, friends, and the broader public.

Catch a glimpse of the artists and inspired citizens of our community’s future! Many activities are free of charge or low cost, ensuring arts learning experiences are extended not only to our students, but the community as a whole.

Event details available online: www.artsumbrella.com/expressions

Expressions presented by:

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 28

May 27 & 28

Theatre Arts Outreach at Britannia

Arts Umbrella Dance Company

“CREATION PROJECT”

SEASON FINALE

Written by students of the program Britannia Secondary School 1001 Cotton Drive, 5:00pm See page 3

Vancouver Playhouse, Hamilton at Dunsmuir, 8:00pm www.ticketstonight.ca See page 6

May 15–June 4

May 28

Early Learning Programs

General Theatre Program

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION

YEAR-END SHOWCASE

Arts Umbrella Lobby See page 8

Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 2:00pm See page 5

May 17 & 19 Theatre Arts Outreach at Strathcona

June 5

“THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN POTATO”

Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach – An Arts Umbrella Project

Written by Charles Mitchell Strathcona Community Centre 601 Keefer Street, 4:30pm See page 3

Vancouver Technical Secondary 2600 East Broadway, 1:00pm See page 3

May 26 & 27 Junior Theatre Troupe

ROALD DAHL’S “FANTASTIC MR. FOX” Dramatized by Sally Reid Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island May 26: 7:00pm; May 27: 7:00pm See page 4

May 26 & 28 Senior Theatre Troupe

EURIPIDES’ “HECUBA” Translated and adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island May 26: 9:00pm; May 28: 9:00pm See page 4

May 27 & 28

YEAR-END CONCERT

June 6–12 BUSCHLEN MOWATT TEEN SCHOLARSHIP FINAL EXHIBITION “SPATIAL RECOGNITION” Michele Becker Gallery 1333 Johnston Street Granville Island See page 9

June 10–12 Arts Umbrella Dance Program

DANCE RECITAL SFU Woodward’s Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at Simon Fraser University 149 West Hastings Street, 7:00pm See page 7

Musical Theatre Troupe

“DEAR EDWINA, JUNIOR” Book and lyrics by Marcy Haisler; Music by Zina Goldrich Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island May 27: 9:00pm; May 28: 7:00pm See page 5

June 18–26 VISUAL, APPLIED & MEDIA ARTS EXHIBITION Michele Becker Gallery 1333 Johnston Street Granville Island See page 8

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO We are very pleased to present Expressions, celebrating the learning that has taken place in Arts Umbrella studios throughout the year. From our youngest artists to those participating in pre-professional level training, all can benefit from the opportunity to present their art to the community, and we look forward to this chance to celebrate with them.

By participating in the various events happening citywide, we as arts patrons can encourage and foster our community’s youngest artists in their achievements. It is by supporting young citizens in their development of skills and abilities that we can ensure a healthy community of inspired adults in the future.

We appreciate the generous support Expressions receives, with contributions of time, space, and funds from organizations, corporations and individuals.

It is with this continued support that we are able to present such a comprehensive festival showcasing the works of our students, year after year.

Thank you for supporting the children and youth of Metro Vancouver.

Lucille Pacey, Arts Umbrella President & CEO

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OUTREACH April 28 Theatre Arts Outreach at Britannia

“CREATION PROJECT” Written by students of the program Britannia Secondary School 1001 Cotton Drive, 5:00pm

Join us in celebrating our work this year as we showcase scenes written, directed and performed by the students of Theatre Arts Outreach at Britannia.

Supported by: Margaret and Gordon Davis

May 17 & 19 Theatre Arts Outreach at Strathcona

“THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN POTATO” Written by Charles Mitchell Strathcona Community Centre 601 Keefer Street, 4:30pm

Up in the sky, it’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s a potato!

Students of Theatre Arts Outreach at Strathcona perform this delightfully entertaining story featuring our hero, Captain Potato.

Supported by: The Mackay Family, The Pitblado Foundation

June 5 Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach – An Arts Umbrella Project

YEAR-END CONCERT Vancouver Technical Secondary 2600 East Broadway, 1:00pm Supported by: 103.5 QM/FM, Canucks for Kids Fund

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

Students of Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach – An Arts Umbrella project showcase their talents in an afternoon of music ranging in musical styles – from classical to contemporary.

These public performances are an integral part of the program and allow students to develop their musical skills, foster pride and reach out to the community.

Photo by Kyoko Fierro.

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THEATRE

May 26 & 27 Junior Theatre Troupe

ROALD DAHL’S “FANTASTIC MR. FOX” Dramatized by Sally Reid Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 7:00pm Tickets: $12 Students/Seniors, $14 Adults, $24 Double bill, FREE Ages 5 and under

“Boggis and Bunce and Bean/One fat, one short, one lean/These horrible crooks/ So different in looks/Were nonetheless equally mean.”

And so begins the extraordinary adventures of three nasty farmers, two curious creatures, a family of foxes, and our hero – a most fantastic fellow!

Photo by Elisha Walker.

May 26 & 28 Senior Theatre Troupe

EURIPIDES’ “HECUBA” Translated and adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 9:00pm Tickets: $12 Students/Seniors, $14 Adults, $24 Double bill, FREE Ages 5 and under

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ravaged beyond redemption takes place after the fall of Troy when Hecuba, once queen, is now a slave among the other Trojan women.

Wrenched to the breaking point, she is driven to take terrible revenge. Hecuba is one of the first works of literature to look unsparingly at the aftermath of war.

Photo by Elisha Walker.

May 27 & 28 Musical Theatre Troupe

“DEAR EDWINA, JUNIOR” Book and lyrics by Marcy Haisler; Music by Zina Goldrich Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island May 27: 9:00pm; May 28: 7:00pm Tickets: $12 Students/Seniors, $14 Adults, $24 Double bill, FREE Ages 5 and under

May 28 General Theatre Program

YEAR-END SHOWCASE Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 2:00pm Act One: Youth - Theatre Intensive is supported by the Youth Take Charge program at Canadian Heritage.

Tickets: $5 Students/Seniors, $10 Adults, FREE Ages 5 and under

For the first time ever, students of the Arts

Follow the adventures of advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighbourhood kids in scene after hilarious scene, in her “AdviceA-Palooza” musical extravaganza.

Photo by Elisha Walker.

Umbrella general theatre program will have the chance to showcase their work together at the Waterfront Theatre.

Come celebrate with us as students of the Act One: Youth - Theatre Intensive and the general theatre program share the fruits of this past year’s labors in a matinee performance for family and friends.

Tickets for all theatre performances available at the door; Cash or cheque only.

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DANCE

May 27 & 28 Arts Umbrella Dance Company

SEASON FINALE Vancouver Playhouse, Hamilton at Dunsmuir, 8:00pm Silent Auction May 28 Tickets: $20 Students/Seniors, $30 Adults (Plus applicable service charges) 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Supported by: Friends of AUDC, RBC Foundation

Arts Umbrella’s Season Finale is a celebration of a dance vision by some of the finest young dancers, collaborators, and choreographers in the world of dance.

This year, Arts Umbrella is honoured to be presenting the works of artists such as James Kudelka, Gioconda Barbuto, Roberto Campanella, Rob Kitsos, Donald Sales, and more.

Photo by Michael Slobodian.

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June 10–12 Arts Umbrella Dance Program

DANCE RECITAL SFU Woodward’s Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts at Simon Fraser University 149 West Hastings Street, 7:00pm Tickets: $29 per person (Plus applicable service charges) 604.873.3311 In person: 127, East 2nd Ave, Monday – Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Celebrate the accomplishments of our young dancers over the past year as they perform in the Arts Umbrella Dance Recital. After weeks of rehearsal, students will showcase their talents in front of friends and family, performing dance pieces specially choreographed by their instructor.

Photo by Michael Slobodian.

Supported by: Ashia Mode Clothing

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VISUAL, APPLIED AND MED

May 15–June 4 Early Learning Programs

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION Arts Umbrella Lobby Opening Celebration, May 15 1:00pm–3:00pm Supported by: djavad mowafaghian foundation

A group exhibition of the work of Arts Umbrella’s youngest visual artists (ages 2-6). The Arts Umbrella lobby will be transformed into a menagerie of 2D and 3D masterpieces, reminiscent of the Salon de Paris exhibitions.

Photo by Alan Gadsby.

June 18–26 VISUAL, APPLIED & MEDIA ARTS EXHIBITION Michele Becker Gallery 1333 Johnston Street Granville Island Reception, June 26 12:00pm–4:00pm Supported by: Nancy and Richard Self EA Digital Arts Scholarship program supported by:

Involving students from our visual, applied and media arts classes ranging from ages 6–19, this event showcases a range of creative possibilities. This year the theme is: the celebration of the 125th anniversary of our lovely city, Vancouver. Students have learned about and incorporated Vancouver’s art, culture, landscape and architecture in to their own pieces.

Photo by Kate Henderson.

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DIA ARTS

June 6–12 BUSCHLEN MOWATT TEEN SCHOLARSHIP FINAL EXHIBITION “SPATIAL RECOGNITION” Michele Becker Gallery 1333 Johnston Street Granville Island Reception, June 12 12:00pm–4:00pm Supported by:

To celebrate the 25th year of the Buschlen Mowatt scholarship program, lead artist Roselina Hung, along with guest artists Paul Wong, Toni Latour, James Nizam, David Doody and Margaret Dragu, has worked with students with the aim of exploring a wide spectrum of possibilities of creative development. Students experimented with the notion of Spatial Recognition for this exhibition.

Photo by David Doody.

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Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit centre for arts education for young people, reaching thousands of children and youth annually through tuition-based programming, outreach programs and school performances. With innovative instruction in dance, theatre, music and visual and media arts, Arts Umbrella caters to kids of all artistic interests and skill levels—from pre-school to advanced pre-professional training.

Arts Umbrella is committed to making arts education accessible, especially for children and youth in underserved neighbourhoods. Many students access Arts Umbrella through bursaries and outreach programs offered free of charge.

Please consider making a gift at www.artsumbrella.com.

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