SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977 from THE KING AND HIS BOATMAN ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534 FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by Slavica Patz, Calgary Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris
"DELIGHTFUL FEAST" " the performances without exception were stunning teasing the audience with some of the best characterizations to grace a stage dance numbers high-light[ed] excellent technique and ability." from MACBETH THE ALBERTAN FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS LENGTH: 50-MINUTES, PLUS 10-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR OR ONE- HOUR 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION (NEITHER REQUIRES AN INTERMISSION) SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Native Peoples' heritage and culture, story-telling, mask-making, role-playing, dance, movement, social studies, language arts FACETS, A JOURNEY OF REFLECTIONS: It is often said that planning shows for junior high schools is problematic because of their varying levels of sophistication, their perceived needs, peer group pressure and the like. However, Sun.Ergos has put a show together that is based directly on curricula that witness the many facets of the teen-age experience. Indian legends reach out to the imaginations of Grade 7s; the physical expression and athleticism of dance challenges Grade 8s; emotional excerpts from Shakespeare's MACBETH provide Grade 9s with a living look at this classic; and tales from Southeast Asia evoke other cultures that make up the multicultural heritage of North America. FACETS is a suite of reflections that takes teenagers on a journey into their own consciousness and growing awareness of the world around them and, perhaps, introduce them to ones about which surprise them. PERFORMED IN THREE-QUARTER THRUST STAGING "Sun.Ergos has built up in recent years an established international reputation for its highly innovative, tightly-disciplined, and singularly distinctive repertoire of dance and dramatic creations." THE STAGE AND TELEVISION TODAY, London, England
INFORMATION SHEET Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities! Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit! TITLE OF SHOW(S): LENGTH OF SHOW(S): TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: FACETS, A JOURNEY OF REFLECTIONS 50-minutes, plus 10-minutes for Question Period [see enclosed tech sheet] THEME [describe in one sentence]: A multicultural journey through mental, physical and emotional theatre and dance pieces aimed at the junior high school audience. CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: Athletic dance pieces, Native legends, indigenous pieces from Indonesia and Southeast Asia, emotional excerpts from Shakespeare. GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To create a suite of reflections of common humanity that takes teenagers on a journey into their own consciousness and growing awareness of the world around them, and, perhaps, introduce them to ones which surprise them. POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: Both Bob and Dana have taken delight in exposing their own and others foibles through their art forms for years. FACETS gives them an opportunity to expose young people to the idea that humanity has been around a lot longer than they have, that they may be unique invidividuals, but their experiences are by no means solely unique to their generation. CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and School audiences. PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: FACETS is created in a series of black surrounding flats hung with rugs and textiles from many cultures. The costumes and props are authentic from the various cultures explored, Native and indigenous costumes from North America andf Southeast Asia, and simple clothing to bring home the idea that Shakespeare is relevant to now; music that is different but basic to music now. TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Junior High School students. CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor) and [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor) LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Poster blanks Coloured slides Video-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats] Black and White photos Colour photos Video clips Preview articles Reviews Letters from children Teacher evaluations more...
WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show was premiered in Alberta and has played in Saskatchewan and British Columbia during Sun.Ergos school touring seasons. REFERENCES FOR SHOW: Dorothy Hawley, French Teacher, Calgary, Alberta Joan Flood, Director, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN S FESTIVAL, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Director, SPARWOOD SUMMERFEST, Sparwood, British Columbia WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW: detailed, professional, crafted, colourful, high-energy, stylish, evocative, fun, delightful, charmed, distinctive, quality, fabulous, authenticity FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT: Administrative Assistant SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE 130 Sunset Way Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0 TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351 FAX 403-931-1534 e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com
FACETS, A JOURNEY OF REFLECTIONS Technical Requirements for School Performances 1. Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment and the floor to be clean upon arrival. 2. The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely no use of gym equipment or balls! Set-up Time Required: Take-out Time Required: Helpers: Performing Area Required: Two hours One hour Two - three helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same helpers are required to assist in packing up after the performance. Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x 8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers. Dressing Area Required: Access to a staff washroom and mirror is all that is required. Electrical Requirements: One 110-volt circuit for sound system. Other Requirements: One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x 0.6m (2')W for sound equip. Enough chairs for school staff and guests. Benches for older students (if available). Contact: 1-800-743-3351
Table for Sound to 110 Volt circuit Sun.Ergos set-up for FACETS in school gyms Students seated on floor, Chairs for teachers SCALE 1' 3' 12' 24' 0.5m 1m 4m 8m 1' and 2' pylons Benches for oldest students where available Table or two desks provided by school Table for Sound 6' and 8' book-flats Bose speakers
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977 based on the works of Hunterwaser ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534 FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Design/Collage by Robert Greenwood Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris
presents with ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE A JUNIOR-HIGH SCHOOL/MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMME DEDICATED TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO BECOME THE FUTURE The Indian Legends MAN-MAKER AND COYOTE Traditional story from the Pima THE BLACKFOOT LEGEND OF CREATION The Blackfoot legend of creation as retold by John C. Ewers Courtesy of the Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta The Dance [a selection taken from the following] ROOTS AND BRANCHES Music by Mike Oldfield from TUBULAR BELLS Choreography by Dana Luebke from images of nature GUERNICA Based on the painting by Pablo Picasso Music by Maurice Ohana, ÉTUDES CHOREOGRAPHIQUES The Percussion (of Strasbourg) Choreography by Dana Luebke TROUBLE Script by Robert Greenwood Choreography by Dana Luebke Shakespeare [a selection taken from the following] PUCK from William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MACBETH / LADY MACBETH Soliloquies from William Shakespeare's MACBETH SHYLOCK from William Shakespeare s THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Multicultural Legends from Southeast Asia THE KING AND THE BOATMAN Traditional story from Thailand ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER Traditional story from Campuchea SUN.ERGOS wishes to express its gratitude to Ibu Gedong Oka, the Çanti Dasa Ashram, Bali, Indonesia, to Peter T'Sang, Edmonton Alberta, Claire Harris, St. Rose of Lima School, Calgary, Alberta Costumes by CAROL CASE Feathered Headdresses from CAROL SMITH, THE GLENBOW MUSEUM Rug Hanging from the NAVAJO, TWO-GREY HILLS RESERVE Sarong, Ubend, Lungi from Tangenon, Bali, Indonesia and Singapore Balinese shirts by CAROL CASE Tapestry Hangings from Suliwesi and Tsumba, Indonesia Chair constructed by Jorge Riisberg Setting designed by ROBERT GREENWOOD Set Construction by JORGE RIISBERG SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered, non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction of Canadian Actors' Equity Association SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534 FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT