Y Stage at Vertigo Theatre Announces 2010 - 2011 Season

Nathan Pronyshyn, Producer of Y Stage at Vertigo Theatre Centre announced today their 2010 - 2011Y Stage series, presented at Vertigo's own ‘Vertigo Theatre Centre' located at the base of the Calgary Tower.

Y STAGE AT VERTIGO THEATRE CENTRE

Raven Stole the Sun
Play by Drew Hayden Taylor
Based on a traditional Tlingit story as recounted by Sháa Tláa Maria Williams
Directed by Sandra Laronde
Music by Donald Quan
Produced by Red Sky Performance
October 22 - 23 | Recommended for Ages 5 and up

"The fun, and the beauty, of this high-spirited performance...what sets the whole show apart is, in a word, joy." - Edmonton Journal

Red Sky takes a traditional story to exciting new heights through a compelling theatre dance piece. Raven is a fabulous and magical creature who hatches a scheme to steal the stars, the moon and the sun, bringing light to the people of the world. An engaging introduction to an Aboriginal view of the earth.

The Queen of Paradise's Garden
Told by Andy Jones
With puppets by Darka Erdelji
November 26 - 28 | Recommended for Ages 4 and up

"A delectable retelling of a fine old Newfoundland tale" - The Globe & Mail

One of Canada's premier theatre artists brings a fairy tale passed down through generations. In search of a magical fruit to keep his parents young, Jack ventures to Paradise's Garden - only three miles this side of the end of the world. Andy Jones' unique storytelling experience will be followed by an intimate and interactive discussion.

The Shape of Girl
By Joan MacLeod
Produced by Green Thumb Theatre
December 3 - 4 | Recommended for Ages 13 and up

An intense and poetic exploration of bullying and violence, The Shape of a Girl is based on the brutal torture and murder of Reena Virk by her peers in Victoria, B.C. Performed internationally to audience and critical acclaim, this powerful play is an engaging one-woman show that challenges the inexplicable code of silence that led to a shocking real-life tragedy.

Thrice Upon a Time
By Jacqueline Gosselin
Produced by DynamO Théâtre
February 11 - 13 | Recommended for Ages 5 and up

"Near perfection...a magnificent production that will entertain everyone." - CBC Radio Canada

High-energy acrobatics, live music and a rich soundscape come together in a modern-day fable. While stranded on a mysterious island, a young boy encounters an outlandish creature that sends him on a mission to defeat an evil witch. This high-flying production draws on familiar and foreign legends bearing witness to the courage that children need to have in an often-forbidding world.

Shoes of Sand
By Suzanne Lebeau
Translated by John Van Burek
Produced by Quest Theatre
March 11 - 13 | Recommended for Ages 8 and up

Quest Theatre bravely tackles time in an English premier of a critically acclaimed play. Élise and Léo are brother and sister; prisoners of a regimented life and unsure of what lies beyond their tight boundaries. One morning, thanks to an exquisite dream, time breaks down, new doors open and the world looks and tastes much different. This sensitive play reveals what its like to be a child in a world where fear and exploration collide.

Darwin the Dinosaur
Produced by CORBIAN Visual arts and Dance
April 8 - 10 | Recommended for Ages 7 and up

"A wonderful hour of fantasy that combines ancient, wordless storytelling with modern technology and music." Theatre Times

When a magical scientist creates Darwin the Dinosaur, he soon learns Darwin is much more than a pet - he is an untamed and primitive creature. Darwin must learn the value of good and bad, love and hate, friends and enemies. Imagination and innovation run wild in this visually magnificent production from New Orleans.

Vertigo Theatre Y Stage packs feature benefits including:
Purchase your Club Pass(es) in any combination you wish (2,3,4,5 or 6 play Club Passes)Save 20% on regular single ticket prices!
FREE replacement ticket insurance for lost tickets!
FREE ticket exchanges (no limit)!
FREE coat check!
Opportunity to pre-purchase discounted parking vouchers for the entire season!

To purchase Y Stage packs and experience this year's exciting season of shows:
PHONE 1-403-221-3708
ON LINE www.vertigotheatre.com
MAIL Vertigo Theatre
115-9 Avenue SE, Suite 161
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5

For more information, visit www.vertigotheatre.com

 

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