Are you a NEWCOMER* TO CANADA
Do you want to grow as an artist?
Do you want to create a theatre performance and learn leadership skills?
Do you want to be part of a network of young women artists from across Toronto and around the world?
Then we want YOU to be part of THEATRE REVOLVE!
What is Theatre Revolve?
Theatre Revolve is a program that empowers young women through the creation of live theatre, artistic training, mentorship and leadership development. In past sessions, Theatre Revolve has created new plays, short films, installations, zines, websites, and hosted international artists in special training intensives.
PROJECT DATES:
December 2008 - March 1, 2009
March 2 - 8, 2009 Rehearsals and Performances at Factory Theatre
Participants join one group, and meet once a week. Under 21 groups meet on Tuesdays (Bathurst/Lawrence) or Thursdays (Parkdale) and the Under 24 group meets on Saturdays (Dundas/Ossington). Please see below for a detailed list of session dates. Participants will develop a collaborative theatre piece to be performed at the Factory Theatre the week of March 2 - 8, 2009.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SESSIONS LISTED FOR THEIR PROGRAM GROUP.
What it costs: Nothing – it's FREE!!! AND we offer TTC tickets and snacks. This FREE program is funded by the Funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Theatre Ontario, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Do I have to be an artist? or a writer? or have any prior experience?
NO! We are looking for young women with something to say, but more importantly the desire to work with other young women to learn and create. No prior artistic experience is necessary.
How do I join? Send us a short letter via email to tell us who you are and why you want to be part of this new project.
Make sure you include your: Name, Age, Phone Number, Email, Preferred Group, and Newcomer Status. Email info@theatrerevolve.com to join us!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Natasha Mytnowych, Theatre Revolve's Artistic Director at 416-407-7301.
Produced in Association with Aluna Theatre, Tridha Arts Association
St. Christopher House – Community Partner
This FREE program is funded by the Funded by the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Theatre Ontario and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Detailed Session Schedule:
THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE GROUPS – Please let us know which one you would like to be part of! You will ONLY be part of ONE group.
GROUP 1 - TUESDAYS IN BATHURST/LAWRENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD (UNDER 21)
Tuesday 16-Dec, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 6-Jan, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 13-Jan, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 20-Jan, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 27-Jan, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 3-Feb, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 10-Feb, 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 17-Feb, 3:45-8:00
Tuesday 24-Feb, 3:45-8:00
Tuesday 26-Feb, 3:45-8:00
March 2 – March 8 – Rehearsals and Performances at Factory Theatre, times tba
GROUP 2 - THURSDAYS IN PARKDALE (UNDER 21):
Thursday 18-Dec, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 8-Jan, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 15-Jan, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 22-Jan, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 29-Jan, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 5-Feb, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 12-Feb, 3:45-4:30
Thursday 19-Feb, 3:45-8:00
Thursday 24-Feb, 3:45-8:00
Thursday 26-Feb, 3:45-8:00
March 2 – March 8 – Rehearsals and Performances at Factory Theatre, times tba
GROUP 3 - SATURDAYS AT DUNDAS/OSSINGTON (UNDER 24):
Saturday December 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday January 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday January 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday January 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday January 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday January 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday February 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday February 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday February 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday February 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday February 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday March 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
March 2 – March 8 – Rehearsals and Performances at Factory Theatre, times tba
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