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Dear Cultch-ered ones,
It has been another whirlwind month for us at The Cultch, as momentum continues to build after opening our doors in September to our 09/10 Season. Recently we presented with Touchstone Theatre a gem of a production called Any Night by local artists Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn of DualMinds. The show, which played to sold-out audiences, was "not like any night you've ever had ... it's a tense, suspense-filled 80 minutes of wickedly live theatre" (Vancouver Courier) and as Jerry Wasserman of Vancouverplays.com noted "This fascinating cinematic play. . . confirms DualMinds
as one of the most fertile new companies around". Congrats to DualMinds for a terrific run!
Last week we hosted not one, but two major celebrations! The first was our official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday where we welcomed and heard from Vancity, the Province of BC, the Mayor of Vancouver, and the architects (Proscenium Architecture). On Friday, we invited our community to get down at our festive hoedown. The evening was a huge success with over 450 people in attendance. What a blast! If you attended either of these events we'd love to hear what you thought. Check out photos from the hoedown here!
And now, this week, we are greatly honoured to be able to present Vancouver's last opportunity to see the celebrated, resonant and deeply poetic work of Lola MacLaughlin, who recently passed away. Provincial Essays is indeed beauty in
motion, sophisticated, and sometimes interjected with fascinating narrations explaining Lola's creative process. More information on this very affordable show may be found below. I really hope you make it out!
See you at The Cultch,
Heather Redfern
Executive Director
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PROVINCIAL ESSAYS: A WEST COAST EXPLORATION
"...the artist's movement is so sophisticated and compelling, and delivered by such a strong group of five dancers, that the piece is a memorable trip... The dance lingered like fond recollections of a rejuvenating getaway." - The Georgia Straight
Lola MacLaughlin is an icon of west coast dance, one whose last work was inspired by our complex rapport with the natural world. Featuring a sound and visual installation by media artist Andreas Kahre, the 2007 piece Provincial Essays is a collection of choreographies based on MacLaughlin's observations of flora and fauna from the west coast of BC.
This celebrated work looks at modern society's relationship with the natural world - our dominance and commodification of nature contrasted with her great power and beauty.
An eclectic collection of choreographic landscapes for five dancers,
Provincial Essays is infused with a movement vocabulary inspired by
observations of the natural world. Born out of investigation into our
emotional and physical terrain, MacLaughlin's choreography represents
landscapes embedded with persistent and inevitable obsessions.
Featuring Alison Denham, Caroline Farquhar, Susan Kania, Ziyian Kwan
and Ron Stewart, Provincial Essays integrates video and scenic elements
designed by media artist Andreas Kahre, a collage of found sounds and
music by Brent Belke and lighting by James Proudfoot.
This is Vancouver's last opportunity to see the resonant and deeply poetic work of Lola MacLaughlin, who recently passed away.
WHEN: OCT 20 - 24, 8 PM
WHERE: HISTORIC THEATRE, THE CULTCH (1895 Venables Street)
SPECIAL DEALS:
Pay-What-You-Can: Wednesday, October 21
2-for-1 tickets: Thursday, October 22 (code word 'LOLA')
TICKETS: On sale now. Call The Cultch's box office at 604-251-1363 to book now.
LORNE ELLIOT: MADLY OFF IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CULTCH!
Meet Lorne IN PERSON as he joins us after his show this Sunday for a free reception for the whole audience!
"I was born so far back I can hardly remember and grew up normally, I think. I started going on stage at a time when hair like mine was fashionable, and I hung a guitar around my neck to complete the look. Somewhere around that time people started laughing at me, and I saw no reason why I shouldn't join them. I've made a living off the products of my imagination for thirty years, so if you're wondering if that's possible I am here to tell you it is. Give it a whirl. You just might find an audience." - Lorne Elliott
Storyteller, musician, comedian and all-around entertainer, Lorne
Elliott returns to Vancouver with a new stock of tunes and comic tales.
Blending contemporary satire with a rubber-faced grin and
electric-socket hair, he strums his way through his own novelty songs
and clever monologues. The former host of CBC Radio's Madly Off in All Directions, Elliott is a regular at Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival and has opened for Jay Leno and Rodney Dangerfeld.
Join us (and Lorne Elliott!) for a free reception after the show, sponsored by O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar.
"Fast, foolish and lots of laughs!...a most enjoyable evening of genuine wit and humour."
- St. John's Evening Telegram
WHEN: SUNDAY, OCT 25, 8 PM
WHERE: HISTORIC THEATRE, THE CULTCH (1895 Venables Street)
TICKETS: On sale now. Call The Cultch's box office at 604-251-1363 to book now.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
The Cultch is pleased to announce
that we now offer Assistive Listening Devices! These new headsets offer volume
control and are a vital part of our accessibility to patrons in need of hearing
assistance. Please check in with the House Manager upon arrival to sign one
out.
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COMING UP AT THE CULTCH FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:
Oct 20 - 24: The Cultch presents Provincial Essays by Lola
Dance
Oct 21: Gertrude (The Cry)
Oct 25: The Cultch presents Lorne Elliott
Oct 26: Live Nation presents Straight no Chaser
Oct 28: Joy Coghill presents Unless the Eye Catch Fire
Oct 30: Cultch Curator-in-Residence Aaron Joyce presents Spearbeak
Oct 31: Supernova Concerts presents Supernova.com Halloween Event
Nov 1: Katari Taiko Drum Group Association presents Rekishi (Histories) - 30 Years of Katari Taiko
Nov 3 - 7: The Cultch presents Letters to my Grandma / Pyaasa
Nov 5: Ed Henderson INTIMATE CD Release
Nov 7: Barking Sphinx Performance Society presents Talking Pictures with Robin Holcomb & Wayne Horvitz
Nov 9: Zinc Hair Inc presents London Calling
Nov 11: The Cultch presents Justin Rutledge & Melissa McClelland
Nov 14: The Cultch presents a Garden of Earthly Delights Grand Opening Gala
Nov 17 - 21: The Cultch presents Goggles
Nov 24 & 26: Here to Go
Nov 25: The Cultch presents The Books
Nov 27: Potluck Cafe Society presents Grand Cariboo Opry with Barney Bentall & Guests
Click here for our full calendar of events!
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VOLUNTEERING
Love The Cultch?
Want to get involved? We're always looking for outgoing, reliable, friendly
people with an interest in the arts to volunteer as ushers. How else would we
manage to get everyone into the theatre and still start the show on time? As a
volunteer usher at The Cultch, you play a critical role: you greet patrons,
respond to inquiries, prepare venue materials, distribute programs and help with
seating for each show within our extensive new season, as well as for rental
companies using our space. If you have a love of arts, a willingness to be
flexibly helpful, and are willing to donate your time by helping others, you'd
be a great fit. Any customer service or ushering experience you may already have
will only enhance the whole experience!
So if you're looking
for a great way to get involved in the community, meet new people, stay informed
about the local arts scene and, of course, see great live shows, then The
Cultch, with our newly renovated and restored facility, is the place to be. For
more information, please contact Dave Deveau. Head Front of House Manager at dave@thecultch.com
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