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Short 5 - Thursday
Thursday April 11, 2024 — Rotary Centre for the Arts: Short 5 / 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Natasha Hall – Continuum
Artists Natasha Hall (Violin), Slava Doval (Dancer) and Acacia Schachte (Dancer) Classical violinist Natasha Hall and dancers Acacia Schachte and Slava Doval team up to offer a unique multisensory experience. Discover an innovative artistic conversation between classical music and contemporary dance with choreography inspired by the music.
Contact:
Natasha Hall
natashahall764@gmail.com
Home Base: British Columbia
Aerialists
At one moment a prog-rock band, the next an Irish-Scottish-Norwegian trad band, then an experimental indie-jazz band, then somehow all of these at once, Aerialists have alchemized diverse influences into a sound with striking clarity. It’s ethereal yet precise, technical yet visceral. Formed nearly a decade ago by harpist Màiri Chaimbeul, fiddler Elise Boeur, and guitarist Adam Iredale-Gray, now with three albums and a JUNO nomination under their belt, Aerialists have staked their claim on the leading edge of the neo-folk world.
JAFFA ROAD
Experience the enchanting sounds of JAFFA ROAD, one of Canada’s premier inter-cultural music ensembles. With lyrics in Hebrew, Arabic, English & Ladino, their innovative 21st-century Jewish folk music blends soulful melodies with electrifying jazz-inspired improvisations, showcasing their inspiring musicianship. Their concerts showcase the crossroads where ancient traditions meet contemporary brilliance, promising a musical journey like no other.
Guitares Nomades
“Guitar Nomads” is a collaboration of three longtime friends and expert guitarists – Stéphane Tellier, Dan Livingstone, and Alexandre Éthier. Each specializing in a unique repertoire, they come together for a concert that traverses the realms of gypsy jazz, fingerstyle, and classical guitar. Their virtuosity and infectious joy on stage, complemented by Livingstone’s rich voice, create a memorable performance.
Contact:
Latitude 45 Arts Promotion Inc.
Dorothée Jordain
dorothee@latitude45arts.com
Home Base: Quebec
Audrey Gaussiran – MOSAÏCO
Flamenco, African, Latin, and urban dance come together to celebrate diversity in our society. MOSAÏCO combines dance and digital art, with its colourful projection reacting to the movements of five dancers on stage. MOSAÏCO brings a reflection about the complex identity of our multicultural society and of immigrants.
Contact:
Audrey Gaussiran
audreygaussiran@gmail.com
Home Base: Quebec
Destins Croisés
“Le sacre de Lila” is a unique choreography by Ismaël Mouaraki, blending his cultural heritage with contemporary urban dance. It features Quebec and Moroccan dancers, reinterpreting traditional rituals with a focus on the male body’s sensuality and sensitivity, showcasing Mouaraki’s distinct dance style.
Contact:
CAPAS – Dance Label
Mickaël Spinnhirny
mika@capas.ca
Home Base: Quebec
Green Thumb Theatre – Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
“Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic” is a lively stage adaptation of Michael McCreary’s autobiographical book. Combining his deadpan humor with Green Thumb’s history of socially conscious theatre, the show will touch audiences deeply while making them laugh out loud. Michael’s story is one of challenge, growth, and ultimately triumph.”
Contact:
Green Thumb Theatre
Miku Beer
touring@greenthumb.bc.ca
Home Base: British Columbia
Tina Leon
Tina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades. Having already sung and collaborated with well-known artists such as Stevie Wonder, DJ Champion and Garou, she now appears in a new light, more authentic than ever.
Contact:
Agence Résonances
Benjamin Massicotte
musique@agenceresonances.com
www.agenceresonances.com
Home Base: Quebec
Sussex
Sussex is the brainchild of Michael Emenau and Rob Lutes. Two renowned Canadian musicians who were also childhood friends and bandmates growing up in New Brunswick. Their third album, “New River,” blends elements of blues and jazz with strains of country, roots, and Americana.
Contact:
Agence Résonances
Benjamin Massicotte
musique@agenceresonances.com
www.agenceresonances.com
Home Base: Quebec
Melanie Teichroeb – Shield Maiden
A 10th century Viking TED Talk on being a warrior woman. Garrison Commander Ingrid Larsdottir comedically endeavours to engage new recruits. She inadvertently reveals her own tragic and violent personal history. Watching her struggle with her trauma is unsettling. Witnessing her tap into her inner strength is inspiring.
Contact:
Melanie Teichroeb
info@shieldmaidenplay.com
Home Base: British Columbia
Short 5 - Friday
Friday April 12, 2024 - Rotary Centre for the Arts: Short 5 / 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Tragedy Ann
Tragedy Ann is a forward-looking folk duo. With tender hearts and quick wit, their award-winning songs speak to the modern moment, leaving audiences feeling connected and seen. Braiding organic vocal harmonies with pump organ, accordion, singing saw, and guitars, Tragedy Ann’s arrangements are as delicate as they are driving.
Kuné World
KUNÉ is a collective made up of ten immigrant musicians from all over the world and one Metis-Canadian. Our sound captures the experience of living in Toronto, the world’s most diverse city. Through music, we remember where we came from and we envision a pluralistic future.
Contact:
Agence Station Bleue
Cerato Mireille
booking@stationbleue.com
www.stationbleue.com
Home Base: Ontario
Wild Mint Arts – iiyíkihkaohsit (dance with fervor)
Powwow dance culture has two aspects that this show intertwines: the love of competition and Iiyíkihkaohsit is a Blackfoot word that describes dancing with fervour. We bring this love of dance to the stage and incorporate traditional storytelling while honoring women, children, and two spirit people.
Contact:
Wild Mint Arts
Jessica McMann / Elijah Wells
wildmintarts@gmail.com
Home Base: Alberta
Laura Piccinin
Award-winning Queer comedian Laura Piccinin takes audiences on a hilarious out and proud ride in her autobiographical stand-up show, “LESBIHONEST.”
Contact:
Pitchin’in Productions
Laura Piccinin
laurapiccinin@gmail.com
Home Base: Ontario
Batrabbit Productions – Rat Academy
Do you like rats? Good. Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Inspired by Alberta’s famous 1950s anti-rat propaganda and mentored by Mump and Smoot, this physical comedy duo will have you clutching your tail.
Contact:
Batrabbit Productions
Katie Yoner
batrabbit.productions@gmail.com
Home Base: Alberta
Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures
For 20 years, Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures have been touring the world, spreading the charm of gypsy jazz and swing songs. Their new show revisits their adventures and tours, taking you from the Great Wall of China to Stanley Park in Vancouver, from snow-covered Rockies to the charming Samois-sur-Seine of Django Reinhardt.
Contact:
Danielle Lefebvre Artist & Concert Agency
Danielle Lefebvre
danielle@agencedlefebvre.com
www.agencedlefebvre.com
Home Base: Quebec
Iron Mountain Theatre – G-Rated: A Musical Puppet Show
G-Rated is a musical puppet show about puberty, identity, confidence, LGBTQ2SIA, boundaries, and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes. The overall aim is to introduce basic language to start conversations around topics that require some finesse. Original songs like ‘The Awkward Song,’ ‘Be Kind to Yourself,’ and ‘I’m Trying on Identities’ are written and performed in a modern musical theatre style. By the end of the show students and teachers will have a basic language for fostering healthy relationships including boundaries, friendships, sexual preference, and self-care.
Contact:
Iron Mountain Theatre
Nadine Tremblay
charlesbaileytheatre@trail-arts.com
Home Base: British Columbia
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RibbitRePublic Theatre – AWOL
AWOL: 2 old men escape from a care home and go to a metal festival.
Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his friend Neville are determined to show up and support her. Neither of them will ever be the same again. AWOL is a buddy adventure caper about two men who decide they’ve had enough of bland food, dull company and care home radio.
Contact:
RibbitRePublic Theatre
Jon Patterson
ribbitrepublic@gmail.com
Home Base: British Columbia
ILL-Abilities: Lazylegz – No Excuses, No Limits
A breakdance performance unlike any other—Be inspired by the moves, grooves, and stories of these unique dancers. Dance like anything is possible.”No Excuses, No Limits” takes audiences on a journey of each dancer’s story through dance, music, and audience interaction, working towards an understanding of the limitless possibilities that any person can hold.