Ava/Chroma April 2-5 2008
8pm
Theatre Centre 1087 Queen St. West
Susan Kendal/pocket alchemy and Blue Ceiling dance present a DanceWorks CoWorks Series Event: Ava/Chroma. Ticket $15-20. Box office/info: 416 204 1082.
Two World Premieres and One Toronto Premiere on an evening of works that plumb the depths of imperfection: genetic, psychological, imaginary, universal. Mum-to-be Susan Kendal has choreographed A/Chromatic, a work inspired by stories from her mother and aunt who are both genetically colour-blind. Collaborators include composer John McLean, double bassist Michael-Owen Liston, and dancers Jennifer Dallas and Lucy Rupert. Lucy Rupert and Matthew Romantini have created Happy Endings are Still Endings, a duet for a couple of strange and imperfect souls who meet on an elevator. And guest artist Kyle Abraham, of Abraham in Motion based in New York City brings his acclaimed and gorgeous solo Inventing Pookie Jenkins for a Toronto debut. Jason Hand collaborates with innovative and simple lighting design to highlight these compelling performers. A must-see!
March 22 and 23 2008
401 Richmond Street
ONCE presented by the Octopus Project. The OCTOPUS PROJECT seeks to provide an outlet for artists to continue making art by offering a challenge to create. The challenge is issued as a "spark", an idea or image, sent out every eight weeks for interpretation by the artists. The interdisciplinary community of Octopus Project artists creates a shared visual representation of diversity through one theme with many voices. The Octopus Project was founded by Toronto textile artist Catherine Mellinger and Toronto photographer Melanie Gordon. Lucy will be performing a miniature dance, devoid of repetition, in the halls of the building. Stay tuned for details!
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