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BHTC's The Pluto Shot Opens Tonight!!!
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

The Black Hole Theatre Company Presents [cid:part1.00050007.01090702@bhtc.ca]<http://www.bhtc.ca/>The Pluto Shot by Robert Smith "In the midst of nuclear confusion and doomsday predictions, the conservationists, the cultists, and even the transcendental mystics are out in force." March 12-16, 19-23 at the Black Hole Theatre We're closing out our season with the world premiere of Robert Smith's The Pluto Shot. Inspired by Aristophanes, The Pluto Shot is an hilarious exposé about the politics of science which boldly forecasts a change in the... weather? Set in northern California in the early 1960's, in the midst of the cold war. The McCarthy era is just ending, Hitchcock is set to shoot The Birds, the population of San Francisco Bay is about to "explode" and scientists are developing the ultimate deterrent. Will San Francisco survive this snafu? Will the world crumble apart? Amid panicked hearsay and speculation, it is no surprise that alien abduction seems a genuine hope. Playwright Robert Smith developed this play as part of the latest New Play Development project cycle in the Theatre Program in the Department of English, Film, and Theatre at the at the University of Manitoba. Performances at the Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College. 7:00 pm Mar 12th and 19th 8:00pm Mar 13th-16th, 19th-23rd Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 204-474-6880. bhtc.ca

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BHTC Presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Jan '13

14 Jan '13

The Black Hole Theatre Company Presents [cid:part1.02090605.02020507@bhtc.ca] The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh January 15 - 26 at the Black Hole Theatre . Our second mainstage production is sure to show you a side of Ireland you've never seen before. In 1934, on the small island of Inishmaan, the community is always buzzing with gossip. As news spreads about a visit from Robert Flaherty to film Man of Aran, things on the island seem to be getting more and more strange. Some of the youth organize a boat trip to the neighboring island in hopes of getting a role in the film, but return one passenger short. 'Cripple' Billy Claven is taken to America for a screen test, leaving the people of Inishmaan to wonder what has become of him. Irish playwright Martin McDonagh was recently launched into the mainstream eye with his cinematic cult hit In Bruges (2008). This year McDonagh hit's the big screen again with Seven Psychopaths as his work graces our stage with The Cripple of Inishmaan. Director Mike Long takes the wheel of this darkly funny ship that will take audiences on a strange journey and get them thinking, dreaming and cracking up. Performances at the Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College. 7:00 pm Jan 15th and 22th 8:00pm Jan 16th-19th, 23rd-26th Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 204-474-6880.

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BHTC Fall 2012 Newsletter
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 Nov '12

30 Nov '12

Here is a link to our Current Newsletter: http://www.bhtc.ca/newsletter.htm A Reminder that The Importance of Being Earnest has its final 2 performances tonight and tomorrow, Friday Nov 30 & Saturday Dec 1. ***

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The Importance of Being Earnest runs Nov 20-Dec 1 at the BHT
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

[cid:image002.jpg@01CDC3D4.F0156730]<http://www.bhtc.ca/index.htm>The Black Hole Theatre Company is proud to present our first production of the 2012/13 Season, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Nov 20-24 & 27 - Dec 1 at the Black Hole Theatre Featuring Black Hole Alumnus, Cynthia Hiebert-Simkin in the role of Lady Bracknell "It had always been a girlish dream of mine to love someone whose name was Ernest. There is something in that name that seems to inspire absolute confidence." - Cecily We open our 2012/2013 season with Oscar Wilde's witty masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People. Set in Victorian England, the play is a farcical social satire on the triviality of social institutions, and is one of the most famous theatrical comedies of all time. The play follows two young gentleman, Jack and Algernon, who, in pursuit of their ladies Gwendolyn and Cecily, both assume the same alternate identity: Earnest Worthing. In spectacular fashion, their double lives collide at Jack's country manor and their deceptions are revealed. Cecily and Gwendolyn are both engaged to a man named Earnest Worthing, but neither Jack nor Algernon is Earnest at all! Directed by Black Hole alumnus, Kelly Jenken, this most elegant Comedy of Manners has stood the test of time and appeals to people of all age groups and sensitivities. For over one hundred years it has had audiences roaring with laughter. Performances at the Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College, Dysart Rd. on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus. 7:00 pm Nov 20th and 27th 8:00pm Nov 21th-24th, 28th - December 1st Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors, Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations contact the 24hr Box Office at 204-474-6880.

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UM Theatre Program Presents "Fire in the Hole"
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

7pm March 26th, 27th, 30th and 31st , and It's FREE Come out and enjoy the University of Manitoba Theatre Program’s Fire in the Hole Festival. Last term, the Theatre Program offered classes in playwriting and play dramaturgy. The student playwrights worked with student dramaturges to produce short, one act plays. This term students who are taking the Advanced Directing class have focused on directing these new plays. The collaborative process will culminate in a series of sit-down and staged readings taking place on March 26th, 27th, 30th and 31st. Here are each of the plays being shown and a brief description of their content: Pseudoscience by Kevin Ramberran is a raunchy comedy about two friends trying to get along while locked in an apartment together. While Wayne, the lovable loser of the two, struggles with his physical passions, the narrow-minded Adrian tries to conduct an experiment. It’s a show that will make the audience laugh and cringe at the same time. Proof of Relationship by Emily Muller is a drama set against the backdrop of the Canadian immigration system. A man discovers a life shattering truth about his daughter as he attempts to move her to his new found home. An immigration worker shows up, determined to get some answers and gets more than she bargained for. This play is an emotional journey for the characters and the audience. Unforgettable by Tiffany Walker features a young daughter coping with the loss of her father. It explores the darkest parts of a young girls mind as she struggles with some of the hardest challenges life has to offer. Waiting for Godot’s Voice by Kristian Enright throws the audience into the mind of the insane. A patient, a doctor and some voices in your head are just a few of the characters who navigate the surreal dreamscape of insanity that Enright puts forth. Somebody by Mike Long is a dark, complex criticism on society through the lens of one man who decides to stop working. As his marking of papers slows down, a building is erected outside his window, blocking his view of the park and subsequently, his only source of happiness. This play is definitely something that will get people talking. Satellite of Love by Ivan Henwood is a curious story about a family dealing with the unusual behavior of the patriarch. An old man becomes silently entranced with a radio and his children debate his well-being and behavior. Nuclear Family by Ainza Bellefeuille shows the way a couple’s marriage is shaken apart by the death of their son. As the couple struggles with their own issues, the emotions get increasingly tense as the ghost of their son haunts the space they live in. The Tip Off by David Dick is a hyper-active comedy set in a hospital. When a doctor accidentally performs a circumcision before the mother gives full consent, he works to convince her and her traditionalist father that circumcision is the right choice. A Theatrical Presentation of the Manifestation of Patriarchy in Contemporary Western Society; A Sample of the Soon to be 2012 Fringe Production “Lady Skits”-*Inspired by the Muffs of Women and the Stache of Dennis Smith by MUFF-stache Collective is almost entirely what it sounds like. A collectively created piece of feminist theatre that is sure to make the audience think and laugh. On Monday, March 26th and Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00pm, sit-down readings will be held in the Losey Studio (in the basement of University College). Each day we will read a different set plays. On Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31st at 7:00pm, staged readings will be held in the Black Hole Theatre (in the basement of University College). Following the same formula as the sit-down reads, different shows will be staged each night, so if possible, come out to both! All of the evenings are free to attend and a small feedback session will be held after each show to discuss the works. Sincerely, Kevin Ramberran Production Manager, Fire in the Hole

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BHTC presents The House of Blue Leaves Mar 13-24
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

The Black Hole Theatre Company revisits our 1982 production of The House of Blue Leaves By John Guare Directed by George Toles running March 13 17, 20 24 at the Black Hole Theatre Don't miss the amazing Eldorado Bar and Grill Talent Show starting 15 minutes prior to our regular curtain time! . Our final mainstage show for the 2011-2012 season is John Guares hysterical comedy, The House of Blue Leaves. As in our 1982 version, this production features the saqme director, George Toles, set and lighting designer, Dennis Smith and costume designer, Jamie Savage. The play takes place in October, 1965, the day of Pope Pauls visit to New York to make a plea to the U.N. to end the war in Vietnam. As the Vatican motorcade wends its way through Sunnyside, Queens, Bunny Flingus persuades her middle-aged zookeeper boyfriend and would be songwriter, Artie Shaugnessy, to seek a blessing on their union and on the as yet unrecognized pop songs Artie has written. Complicating matters, Artie is still living with his depressive wife, Bananas, who Bunny is pushing him to have committed. Bunnys biggest plan, which Artie fervently embraces, is for the couple to move to California together, where Arties old neighborhood pal, Billy Einhorn, a famous movie director will elevate Artie to stardom. Adding to this domestic stew is Ronnie, Arties son who, having gone AWOL from the army, has built a bomb with which he hopes to assassinate the Pope. Chaos ensues as the characters, and a trio of nuns, a deaf movie starlet, and director Billy Einhorn himself show up in the Shaughnessey apartment. The House of Blue Leaves is widely regarded as American playwright Guares masterpiece, and it has received many awards. The play was revived last summer in New York, with an all-star cast that included Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. As an added bonus, prior to the start of the plays prologue, our production will feature an authentic amateur night talent show also set in the Eldorado Bar and Grill. Come early and enjoy the fun! Performances at the Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College. 7:00 pm Mar 13th and 20nd 8:00pm Mar 14th-17th, 21nd -24th Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 474-6880. visit our web site: bhtc.ca

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Alumni & Scholarship Night Tuesday Jan 24 at the Gas Station Arts Centre
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Dear Black Hole Alumni & Friends, I am writing to remind you that tomorrow’s performance of Arms and the Man on Tuesday, January 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM will be in honour of Irene Anderson and Vic Cowie, two people instrumental in the history of theatre at this University. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the scholarships in their respective names. We invite you to join us for this performance of Shaw’s classic play directed by Dr. Margaret Groome. The bar will remain open after the performance for those wishing to stay around and socialize. Sincerely, Dr. Bill Kerr Theatre Program Coordinator Department of English, Film, and Theatre

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BHTC Presents Arms and the Man for the MTC Master Playwright Festival
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

<http://www.masterplaywrightfest.com/> <http://www.bhtc.ca/> The Black Hole Theatre Company Presents Arms and the Man By George Bernard Shaw For the MTC Master Playwright Festival January 20 - 21, 23 - 29 at the Gas Station Arts Centre Festival Website - www.masterplaywrightfest.com <http://www.masterplaywrightfest.com/> Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MasterPlaywrightFestival ShawFest Passes are on sale and can be purchased online, by calling the MTC box office at 942-6537 or in-person at 174 Market Avenue. <http://www.bhtc.ca/> Directed by Margaret Groome, our contribution to this year’s Master Playwright Festival, Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's earliest, funniest and most-often performed comedies - and, in Shaw's own words, is "an onslaught on idealism." Shaw hilariously interweaves two satirical strands concerning those who see war as heroic and those who veil social relations in romance. The satire is focused through three of Shaw's best-loved characters: the buffoon Sergius who leads a madcap cavalry charge, the pragmatic Bluntschli who is so alarmed by the sordid reality of war that he only carries chocolate bullets and the romantic Raina who must choose between the two. Add a knowing, sassy maid and you have all the ingredients for ". . . a fantastic, psychological extravaganza, in which drama, farce and irony keep flashing past. . ." (William Archer). Arms and the Man is being directed by University of Manitoba Theatre Program Professor Dr. Margaret Groome. An specialist in modern British dram, Groome most recently directed our acclaimed Churchillfest entry, Cloud Nine, for the 2010 Master Playwright Festival. Performances at the Gas Station Arts Centre, 445B River Ave. at Osborne St. 7:00 pm January 20, 21, 23-28th 2:00pm Matinees on January 21, 28th, and 29th Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors, Shawfest passes Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 474-6880. bhtc.ca

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Alumni Scholarship Night Tuesday March 15
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Dear Friends and Colleagues, On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of our Black Hole Theatre production of Federico Garcia Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba. It struck me as particularly apt that this production strongly evoked potential female power and the ruthless restriction of it that was both particular to the period of the piece and, unfortunately, that is still resonant today. What is particularly admirable about Director Brenda Maclean’s production is that it finds the necessary and delicate balance between the heavily tragic and poetic tone and the too recognizable everyday lives of the individual women in the Bernarda Alba household. The audience is, therefore, able to both concretely identify with the plights of the characters and abstractly consider the overall oppression that makes the tragedy inevitable, indeed that makes it a tragedy of this repression itself. Our performance of The House of Bernarda Alba on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 PM will be in honour of Irene Anderson and Vic Cowie with a portion of the box office receipts going to support the scholarships in their respective names. We invite you to join us for this performance, one of which I am sure both Vic and Irene would have approved. Sincerely, Dr. Bill Kerr Theatre Program Coordinator Department of English, Film, and Theatre

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BHTC The House of Bernarda Alba Opens Tuesday
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

The Black Hole Theatre Company Presents The House of Bernarda Alba By: Federico Garcia Lorca March 8th-12th, 15th-19th* at the Black Hole Theatre The Black Hole Theatre Company is wrapping up its 2010/2011 season with a Spanish based drama, The House of Bernarda Alba written by Federico Garcia Lorca. The House of Bernarda Alba is the story of a tyrannical, self righteous, and passionless mother, who rules her unmarried daughters with an iron rod, imposing on them an eight-year period of mourning after the death of their father. In an all female cast, Lorca’s characters are fuelled by an explosive desire to be free of their constraints, to experience their natural sexual energy, and the joy of living. The character of Adela, written to be a projection of Lorca himself, tries desperately to separate herself from the restraints of her life by secretly having an affair with a man; her words so powerfully illustrate this: “Leave me alone! Awake or asleep, it’s no affair of yours. I’ll do whatever I want with my body.” (Adela, The House of Bernarda Alba) The House of Bernarda Alba is a powerful and prophetic story of intolerance and its consequences. Federico Garcia Lorca’s (1898-1936) The House of Bernarda Alba is his last play. It was written the year he was killed, just two months before his execution. Lorca lived and wrote through the most troubling times of modern Spain; he is considered by the English-speaking world as the best-known and most frequently performed Spanish Dramatist of the Twentieth Century. Brenda McLean is very please to be directing The House of Bernarda Alba and directing at the Black Hole Theatre for the first time. She has had the opportunity to costume design numerous times including Headspace and Romance. She also teaches Introduction to Theatre for the program. Outside of the University, Brenda is Co-Artistic Leader of Theatre Incarnate (www.theatreincarnate.ca). Performances at the Black Hole Theatre, lower level of University College. *7:00 pm March 8th and 15th 8:00pm March 9th-12th, 16th-19th Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors Tickets can either be purchased at the door or in advance. For reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr Box Office at 474-6880. For interview requests please contact Erika Mann and Dana Smith, Publicists, at 474-7655 or by email: publicity(a)bhtc.ca www.bhtc.ca

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Apologies
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

There was a problem with our mail list address book and mail meant for our first year theatre students was redirected to our BHTC Friends list by the email program. This appears to have been going on for the past 3-4 weeks. Hopefully the problem has been remedied. -----

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Mainstage 3 Jobs
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

There will be several jobs posted over the next 3 days. These are the last chance to get hours in for the year. Please make certain that you are checking the job call board in Rm 140 U College. We are recruiting for Set Construction, Publicity, Front of House Ushering, Light Walkers and some misc stuff.

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Auditions Start Today
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Auditions for the last noon hour show of the season start today: The New Testament, A Dark comedy by Neil La Bute Directed by: Bill Kerr and Matthew Lagacé 1 female role, 2 male roles Auditions in the Cowie Studio. Audition times: Wednesday Feb 9th 4:30 - 6:30 Thursday Feb 10th 4:30 - 6:30 Friday Feb 11th 3:00 - 5:00 Performance Dates: March 22nd, 23rd, 24th The New Testament by Neil LaBute is a comedy about the difficulty of producing theatre. The Producer and the Writer have met at a restaurant to fire an actor who has been wrongfully cast in the role of Jesus Christ. The problem is that the Actor is Chinese and the Writer doesn’t believe this guy from Indonesia, or Korea, or wherever, fits the bill.

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Assistant House Manager Position on House of Bernarda Alba
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

Tim Gray will be posting the interview signup sheet for the position of Assistant House Manager on Tuesday at 4:25pm in Rm 140 University College. Experience is not required. There will only be 4 interview slots to sign up for. First come first serve. Details of the position will be posted with the interview sign up sheet.

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Benefit Show
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

Never Forget (To Laugh) Susan Nisbet (BHTC Alumni Extraordinaire!) passed away this past November and a group of people who were greatly affected by her wisdom, humour and humility have gathered to present an evening of merriment in her honour. Part of the proceeds from this show will go to the Great Hall Theatre Fund and HYTES, two charities Susan was very passionate about. Susan lived life to the fullest. Paralysis caused by a degenerative neuro-muscular disorder could not stop Susan from achieving and over-achieving. In November of 2007 Susan first noticed symptoms of what was eventually diagnosed as "multi-focal motor neuropathy with conductive blocking". By October 2008 Susan was confined to a wheelchair and by December of that year was no longer able to breathe on her own. Despite these new challenges, Susan went back to University in the Spring of 2009 and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in October 2009, having maintained an A average throughout her University years. Susan began her career as an amateur comedian in April 2009. The highlight of her career in comedy was her appearance at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in April of 2010. When: Saturday, February 19th Where - Gas Station Arts Center Time: 8:00pm Cost: $12 regular, $10 for students. Featured acts: John B Duff Al Rae Dan Huen Tim Gray Tim Bandfield Tim Cranwill Ken Rudderham Stephen Sim (of Crumbs) with Robyn Slade & Tobias Hughes (Outside Joke)! Please help us get the word out about this show, share this event, tell your friends, invite anyone that you know that could come out. Let's make this a fitting tribute to an unforgettable woman. If you want to reserve tickets for Never Forget (To Laugh) contact the Gas Station Theatre at 284-9477

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Black Holer's in August Strindberg's Flying Circus
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

The show got a good review from the Free Press and they could do with a boost in attendance. See below for show and performer details. August Strindberg's Flying Circus Performing at the Park Theatre on 698 Osborne St. South Last 2 shows Fri Feb 4 5:00pm Fri Feb 4 8:30pm Box Office Information Tickets $12.00 Students/Seniors $10.00 And now for something completely different. Naughty Sailboat Evil Media Corporation invites you on a multimedia voyage through the mustachioed madness that is the mind of August Strindberg. Our evening promises a cavalcade of Strindbergian shorts spanning genres and art forms as we delve into the oeuvre of this year’s Master Playwright. From the company that birthed into existence Kafka in Love at the 2010 Winnipeg Fringe, comes... a whole new theatrical adventure. Warning: Show may contain puppets, dance, video, original music and other sources of mirth and wonder. And if this sounds at all perplexing, gentle reader, worry not. This will all make sense in the end. Featuring: Master Playwright: The Video Game Courtesy of PO-MO inc (www.po-mo.com <http://www.po-mo.com/> ) And Les.net Who was August Strindberg? A short film directed by James Van Neikerk Narrator: William Jordan Original Music by Matt Gillies The Stage Door Keeper Based on the poetry of August Strindberg Written by and starring Megan Andres We Waves and High Summer Winter New songs by Claire Morrison and Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner Lyrics by August Strindberg August Strindberg and Helium in Iron And Sulfur/ August Strindberg and Helium go to the Beach Based on the popular internet short about a lovable creature who exists purely to cheer up Strindberg Performed by William Jordan and Claire Morrison Half a Sheet of Foolscap as directed by Snakeskin Jacket Short story by August Strindberg Featuring Ivan Henwood and Jane Walker Powered the delicious baked goods of Jonnies Sticky Buns. The best sticky buns in town. Seriously, go after the show they are amazing. Romeo and Julia By William O’ Donnell Featuring William O’ Donnell, Jen Walker, Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner Based on the short story of the same name by August Strindberg. The Story of Jubal A short story by August Strindberg As read by Elizabeth Madden Original Music by Matt Gillies Three Degrees of Impertinence A new one act play by William Jordan and Kevin C. Houle Inspired by The Sluggard by August Strindberg Directed by Ray Strachan Crossberg: Tobias Hughes Louisa: Robyn Slade Reynolds/Death: Josh Banman Elizabeth: Natashia Durand Giftas. A dance inspired by August Strindberg’s Marriage Direction: Kayla Jeanson. Choreography: Brianna Ferguson, Warren Clelland, Kayla Jeanson. Performance: Brianna Ferguson, Warren Clelland. Music: Deadmau5 The Duel A one act play adapted for the stage by Bill Moore Based on the short story of the same title by August Strindberg Featuring Kirsten Wattis, Bill Moore, Lorraine James, Ian Peters Agnes. A dance inspired by August Strindberg’s A Dream Play Direction and Choreography: Kayla Jeanson. Performance: Milcah Abril. Music: Peace Orchestra Dance interactivity courtesy of PO-MO inc (www.po-mo.com <http://www.po-mo.com/> )

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Set Construction Calls
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Set Construction Calls: Feb 7-13, see sign up sheets for specific dates and time. Experience not required. Set call sign up sheets for the House of Bernarda Alba build have gone up in Rm 140 University College. You can sign up for as many shifts as you like. On the weekend calls you can sign up for both the morning and afternoon calls or just one. Once you have signed up, make sure that you pickup your confirmation sheet in the Production Office, Rm139 University College. This is one of the last chances to get you production credit hours in!

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Set Design Workshop or Talk with Troy Hourie
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

On Saturday, March 5, the Theatre Program has been offered the opportunity to have a presentation or workshop with Troy Hourie, a noted professional set designer who graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture in the mid 90's. He has designed and taught extensively throughout North America. If you are interested, please sign up to demonstrate your interest on the sheet posted in Rm140 (outer shop). Further details will be provided as things get locked in. NOTE: If you are involved in the Q to Q for House of Bernarda Alba you will not be able to attend.

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Wear Your BHTC T Shirt to Opening and Maybe win a Prize
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

January 21st, Friday, is the opening of Dream Play by August Strindberg and adapted by Caryl Churchill. There will be an opening reception following the performance that all are welcome to attend. Also-- it is BLACK OUT NIGHT! Wear your BHTC attire (t-shirts, coloured hoodies, or you can buy a t-shirt...) to be eligible in our draw and YOU could WIN a FANTASTIC mystery prize!!!

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BHTC Presents A Dream Play for Strindberfest
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

<http://www.bhtc.ca/> <http://www.bhtc.ca/> <http://www.bhtc.ca/> <http://www.bhtc.ca/> A Dream Play January 21st – 22nd, 24th - 30th * at the Gas Station Arts Centre The BHTC is proud to present Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s A Dream Play for StrindbergFest 2011. Please see the attached Strindbergfest Press Release or visit the web site at Masterplaywrightfest.com <http://www.masterplaywrightfest.com/> A Dream Play is Strindberg’s expressionist masterpiece, one of his most important and imaginative works, and his own personal favourite. The gods send their daughter, Agnes, to earth to seek the reasons for mankind’s sorrow, and she encounters a procession of hopeless romantics, thwarted saints, and twisted grotesques through the course of the play. Like Strindberg, we want to re-create in the theatre the experience of vivid dreaming and nightmare, and we do so with puppets, mutant hybrids (half human, half puppet), imagistic magic, dance, an original musical score, traditional Chinese music, and for a script, the evocative adaptation Caryl Churchill wrote for the National Theatre of Great Britain in 2005-thus a play by this year’s Master Playwright re-envisioned by last year’s Master Playwright. “…Everything can happen, everything is possible and probable. Time and place do not exist; the imagination spins, weaving new patterns on a flimsy basis of reality: a mixture of memories, experiences, free associations, absurdities and improvisations.” - August Strindberg The Co-directors for this production are Chris Johnson and Tim Bandfield. University of Manitoba Theatre Professor Chris Johnson's most recent directing credits include Fool for Love for the 2010 Winnipeg Fringe Festival and last year's BHTC premier production of Mike Bell’s Headspace. Tim Bandfield taught a puppetry course for the Theatre Program at U of M in the fall of 2010. Tim was most recently involved in A Fish's Wish for the 2010 Winnipeg Fringe Festival and in last season’s BHTC production of Headspace. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Students and Seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or for reservations and group discounts contact the 24hr box office at 474-6880. Performances at the Gas Station Arts Centre as part of the MTC 2011 Master Playwright Festival, StrindbergFest 7:00pm January 21st – 22nd, 24th -29th, 2:00pm January 22nd, 29th and 30th, www.bhtc.ca <http://www.bhtc.ca/>

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Paid On Campus Acting Gigs
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL, USE THE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Dear Theatre Students, We are requesting the participation of up to 10 student actors in a study looking at the characteristics of maternal speech. You do NOT need to have real-world experience with children to participate. The study would require about 1 hour of your time, and would involve your reading two series of sentences, one as if you were addressing an adult and one as if you were addressing an infant. You would be compensated $50 for your participation in the study. Your decision to participate or not will have no consequences for your academic progress – the Theatre department will not be informed about your choice to participate or not. This research is approved by the Psychology-Sociology Research Ethics Board. For further information, or if you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Melanie Soderstrom at M_Soderstrom(a)umanitoba.ca. *****

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Brenda Needs Ushers
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

Forwarded on behalf of Brenda McLean. Contact info is below. Do not reply to this email! VOLUNTEER USHERS NEEDED THEATRE INCARNATE needs volunteer ushers for its StrindbergFest 2011 presentation of Dionysus is Getting Impatient and you get to see the show for FREE!! The performances will be at STUDIO 320 – 70 Albert Street. Our Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime and the show runs 70 minutes. Ushers are still needed for the following performance dates/times: Monday Jan 24 8:00pm Curtain ** Usher needed from 7pm to 9:30pm Friday Jan 28 8:00pm Curtain same Saturday Jan 29 8:00pm Curtain same Sunday Jan 30 3:00pm matinee ** Usher needed from 2pm to 4:30pm Saturday Feb 5 8:00pm Curtain ** Usher needed from 2pm to 4:30pm PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTOPHER AT 952-1533 TO VOLUNTEER YOUR ASSISTANCE. THANK-YOU!! *Please Note: PATRON TALKBACK ADDED!! Following the Tuesday, Feb. 1st evening performance there will be a talkback with the creative ensemble of the show: Kendra Jones, Claire Therese, and Brenda McLean in STUDIO 320, about the project’s genesis and feedback for further development.

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Museum of Man and Nature Needs Volunteer Actors
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE CONTACT BELOW. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS LIST. The Manitoba Museum is looking for volunteer actors to add color and character to our Cosmomania exhibit. All actors will receive plenty of exposure, publicity, some free passes to the Museum and to our Yuri's Night event. It's a great chance to practice your craft and have a lot of fun doing it! Cosmomania Actor Time required: minimum 1 x 3-hour shift per week from Feb 4th, 2011 through April 17th, 2011, plus additional rehearsal time in advance of first shift (probably 1 x 3 hour shift) Job Description: The actor will take on the role of a character in the Cosmomania exhibit which celebrates the past 50 years of space exploration. Each character is set in a particular time period of spaceflight history, and each has a particular perspective on the "space race" or event in question. The actor will interact in character with visitors, asking them prompting questions and giving them a feel for the historic time period and the significance of the event. Some costuming will be provided by the museum as appropriate. Actors will also be able to direct visitors to basic museum amenities like restrooms and food services, and be able to answer some basic questions about the exhibit (based on briefing provided by the Museum). Character profiles are attached. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Scott Young at scyoung(a)manitobamuseum.ca or 988-0627. Please help us spread the word! Cheers, Holli Holli Moncrieff, APR Communications & Public Relations Manager The Manitoba Museum (204)988-0614

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BHTC 1011 Fall Newletter
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Please follow the link below to our latest newsletter. There is also a link to this file on our home page, bhtc.ca <http://www.bhtc.ca/> 1011 BHTC Fall <http://www.bhtc.ca/1011%20BHTC%20Fall%20Newsletter.pdf> Newsletter.pdf Best of the season from your friends at the Black Hole Theatre Co..

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Ho-Ho-Holy Ugly Sweater Batman ! End of Term Celebration Tonight
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Tuesday, Dec 14 Attention all theatre students! TONIGHT is our End of Term Celebration! Wear a gawdy x-mas sweater and skimpy bottoms (as requested by Paul Duncan) and have some guaranteed fun. TONIGHT, at 9:30pm-2:00am at Triple B's (Scurfield/off of Bishop Grandin location). Admission is free! There will be: Prizes (for the ugliest/sexiest outfit). Buttons. Pool (the green one). Candy-Cane-o-Grams (write your lover a msg attached to a candy cane and we'll deliver that evening if the person is there...). Significant others and friends more than welcome! Thank-you and regards, Kevin Ramberran

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Advanced Directing Scene Presentation
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

The Advanced Directing Class would like to invite everyone to take a break from studying and come and enjoy a wide variety of contemporary scenes. The scene presentations will take place in the rehearsal hall (015 Dafoe) from 1:00 – 4:00 on Tuesday, December 14th. Hope to see you there! Thanks, bill

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A nother test
by theatreprog-friends＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

To see if it works this time cheers Dennis W. Smith Technical Director / Production Manager Theatre Program Dept. of English, Film, & Theatre, University of Manitoba Voice: (204) 474-9474 Fax: (204) 474-7655 email: Dennis_Smith(a)umanitoba.ca

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