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th e a t r e Promised Land spans Cultural Boundaries A Play Within a Play (Within a Play) by Gail Trainer "The actor, says Camus, is one who must lose himself in order to find himself..the aelor has made a choice, the choice that every serious artist must make, to continue his investigation into truth, his exploration in the dark, no matter what the consequences or where it might lead him, lo use up every ounce of possibility in his brief time on siage. to play his action out absurdly to the end." Deep Cove Stage's production. "The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It" by Don Nigro. presents a perfect opportunity to observe the actor's bizarre heroism, moments of unreasonable struggle, humiliation, beauty, integrity, triumph and salvation--and to behold the metaphor of Programm ai Ron Andrews Recreation Contro A unique theatrical event is slated tor the Centennial Theatre at the end of April. Promised Land is a collaboration between two theatre companies. Lcs Deux Mondes. from Montreal, and Tealro dcll'Angolo, from ItaJj The collaboration began almost ten years ago when the two companies met at the prestigious Festival of the Americas in Montreal. Finding that they both employed a similar theatrical approach-- workshopping with groups of different ages and social and ethnic backgrounds-- they decided to create a piece together. Given their linguistic differences, they faced a challenge in coming up with a common language of expression, but the solution soon became obvious--there would be no dialogue. Music, movement and sound would take the place of spoken language. Promised Land is a journey back in time. With poetry and humour, it tells the story of humankind as it has evolved from prehistoric to modem times. The simple lives of different characters on the same land unfold around a stone. From one century to the next, this stone is a privileged and silent witness to men, women and children who are bom. live and die on this planet. (ft tu *>«·< ^ Oi eyctyPHC 9 Art Expressions 6-9 yrs. Saturday 10:00am * Drawing Power 8-12 yrs. Tuesday 3:45pm · Basic Drawing Adults Tuesday 6:30pm Courses begin the week of April 19th "The Curate Shakespeare..." is an hysterically funny play-wiihin-a-play about a miscast, hopeless and understaffed theatre company's attempt to bring Shakespeare's work to life. Under the capable directorship of Elizabeth Lambert seven actors portray about 30 different characters using a mixture of Shakespearean and English text and lots of broad physical comedy. The Curate is one of the actors and the director within the play. He coaxes, cures, coddles, cares for the actors when they want to quit, when they cannot find their way in the dark. He is a tyrant and a teacher--cruel and kind, patient and relentless. He endures humiliation and indignity with them and "stands, in their lives, for Shakespeare and God" so they in turn may follow through. John Taylor is The Curate. Leah Baric (winner of last year's best actress award in the North Shore drama festival) plays die insane Rosalind. Sam Sexton is Amiens, pursuer of Cclia. who is played by Debra Drayton. Rachel Grover is Audrey. Kolsha Raven Likct is William, and Justin Clow plays the clown. "The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It" runs April 14-17 at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. It will also run in the North Shore Drama Festival opening the week of April 19th. To book tickets, please call 987-9082. Note: To clarify the difference between the Deep Cove Stn^< Sin tetv un.I the Deep Cove Cultural Society/Centre--the Deep Cove Stage Society is a theatre group and one offive resident groups in the Deep Cove Cultural Centre. The Deep Cove Cultural Society is an umbrella organization that governs the new Cultural Centre. If you would like to join or learn more about the Deep Cove Stage Society, please calllngelore Dwyer at 929-6764. Gail Trainer a a publicist for the arts & entt rtainmeni industry and a writer and a multi-purpose rehearsal hall and art For Into phone 9S7-PIAY SHAWN1GAN LAKE MUSIC HOLIDAY July 18-25 and/or J u l y 2 5 - A u g u s t 1, 1 9 9 3 94) Climen» Avenue Noith Vancouver. B.C Canada V7R !K8 Telephone: (604) 980.5)41 Fa«: 1604) 984 )162 Although Promised Land was first conceived for young audiences, it very quickly became popular with adults as well. In fact, it has now been performed more often for adults than it has for young people. The play has been mounted more than 300 times in many countries of die worlds--Italy, Australia, Austria, Belgium. France, Germany and the U.S. Apart from a two-week sold-out run in Montreal in January of this year, it has not been seen anywhere else in Canada. The piece will also be performed throughout the province--in Prince Rupert. Kitimat. Cranbrook. Nelson, Victoria and Kamloops. The Centennial Theatre/Vancouver East Cultural Centre April 20th through 24th. School matinees are also available during that week. To arrange a school booking, call 983-6450. For tickets to die public performances, call 984-4484. or drop by the theatre box office Monday through Saturday, from w r i / 5 Ä t t frwferi 100% Cotton 1eez · Sweats · Canvas Bags Earth FriencJy Equality Rights Community Economic Developmanl STARPRINT DESIGN STUDIO. fun, Creofive Starts for the /«hl*o/is*'i Studio Hours: 10-4 · Mon.-Fn. (Wholesale Accounts Welcome) 261 E . 1st Street, North YjJ»j5f' 980-4235'TM 6 A n . A . c . . . M.rth/Apni 1993