Centre for Indigenous Theatre presentation

trevor.kenney — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:41:17 +0000

Three weeks of intensive preparation culminates with two highly anticipated shows at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge this weekend.

The Centre for Indigenous Theatre, in partnership with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, Departments of Native American Studies and Theatre and Dramatic Arts proudly present: IITAKOHTSSAPAAOPA – the Centre's newest collectively created presentation directed by esteemed director and full-time instructor, Muriel Miguel (Spiderwoman Theater, New York).

A total of 14 students, most from the Lethbridge area, are currently participating in a three-week intensive program delivered by the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in partnership with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge. They have been working six days per week, 11 hours per day to get an introduction to performing arts techniques from a uniquely Aboriginal perspective. IITAKOHTSSAPAAOPA is the culmination of their efforts.

IITAKOHTSSAPAAOPA features an ensemble cast that includes students, graduates and senior artists. The play runs Friday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Aug. 21 at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre. Shows begin nightly at 8 p.m. Admission is by donation (with a suggested donation of $5 for general audiences). Friday's performance will be followed by a question and answer session with members of the cast and production crew.

To reserve tickets, call 403-329-2721.

The only school of its kind in Canada, Centre for Indigenous Theatre offers contemporary theatre training from a uniquely Indigenous perspective. The learning environment is intimate, supportive, student-focused and delivers training that is rooted in Indigenous cultures and traditions.

Renowned actor, director, writer and choreographer Muriel Miguel leads the program at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge. Respected knowledge keepers Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Amethyst First Rider and Raymond and Greta Many Bears deliver cultural teachings.

Unique theatre program on horizon

trevor.kenney — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:36:40 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts and the Centre for Indigenous Theatre (Toronto) are entering into a unique partnership that will yield an exciting educational opportunity in the coming fall.

A new Summer Theatre Program is to be offered Aug. 3-29, 2009, offering courses in performing arts technique from a uniquely Aboriginal perspective.

Representatives from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre will be on campus Friday to discuss the innovative program at an information session, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., in room W420 in the Centre for the Arts.

This program is a three-week intensive that offers courses in performing arts technique from a uniquely Aboriginal perspective. Included in the curriculum are classes in movement, voice, acting, story creation and song creation as well as Indigenous Dance and cultural teachings.

Senior artist Muriel Miguel, of Spiderwoman Theatre in New York, leads the program. Joining her will be a contingent of renowned local and national instructors. The program is open to students of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) ancestry only.

Students who attend the Friday information session will learn more about this exciting opportunity and how they can receive U of L course credit by attending this program in either Native American Studies or Drama.

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Centre for Indigenous Theatre presentation

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