Repercussion Theatre, Aug 2010 Schedule

Don’t miss this year’s Shakespeare in the Park’s Romeo and Juliet:

Shakespeare in the Park, July 29/30, 2010

A reminder for our very own Repercussion Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet for the rest of July is next week:

July 29, 2010 – 7:00pm
Dorval, Parc Pine Beach

Address/Adresse: 1401, chemin Bord-du-lac, Dorval, H9S 2E5
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/2dkhyk3
In case of rain/en cas de pluie: John 23rd High School, 1301 Dawson Avenue
Website: http://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca
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July 30, 2010 – 7:30pm
Mount Royal Cemetery, Outremont

Address/Adresse: 1297 Chemin de la Fôret, Outremont, H2V 2P9
Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/2bzhvsh
In case of rain/en cas de pluie: no alternate indoor venue
Website: http://www.mountroyalcem.com/

Shakespeare-in-the-Park Is Back for 2010

Hurray! One of summer’s most entertaining events is back for another summer. Montreal’s Repurcussion Theatre is putting on Romeo and Juliet at parks around Montreal.

Bring your chair or a blanket to spread out on the grass, turn off your cell phones, and enjoy the show.

Here is the schedule. You should check their website for updates, corrections, or changes, just to be sure.

Date	Park	Time
Thursday, July 29	Pine Beach Park, Dorval	7:00pm
Friday, July 30	TBD
Saturday, July 31	TBD
Sunday, August 1	NDG Park, NDG	7:00pm
Tuesday, August 3	Fritz Farm, Baie d’Urfé	7:30pm
Wednesday, August 4	Howard Park, Parc Extension	7:30pm
Thursday, August 5	George O’Reilly Park, Verdun	7:30pm
Friday, August 6	Cabot Square, Ville-Marie	7:30pm
Saturday, August 7	Westmount Park, Westmount	7:30pm
Sunday, August 8	East Community Centre, Pierrefonds	7:30pm
Tuesday, August  10	Théâtre de Verdure, Parc Lafontaine	8:30pm
Wednesday, August 11	Ecclestone Park, Kirkland	7:30pm
Thursday, August 12	Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park (formerly Centennial Park), Cote-St-Luc	7:30pm
Friday, August 13	Senneville Park, Senneville	7:30pm
Saturaday, August 14	TBD
Sunday, August 15	Rain Date
Tuesday, August 17	Thompson Park, Hudson	7:30pm
Wednesday, August 18	Centennial Park, Beaconsfield	7:30pm
Thursday, August 19	Westmount Park, Westmount	7:30pm
Friday, August 20	Westmount Park, Westmount	7:30pm
Saturday, August 21	Westmount Park, Westmount	7:30pm
Sunday, August 22	Rain Date

Eat Well and Living Green Expo – March 19-21, 2010

I almost missed this one – it starts today.

The Eat Well and Living Green Expo will be in Montreal at the Palais des Congrès today, March 19, Saturday March 20 and Sunday March 21. Saturday and Sunday, the doors open at 10 a.m. – the site doesn’t say when the doors close. Sorry.

If you are closer to Quebec City, it will be there next weekend.

Cost:

Adults: 12$
10$ seniors and students
FREE 16 and under

Where:

Palais des congrès

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Place d’armes metro
Follow directions for: Le Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Tickets to be purchased at ticket booth on first floor
Halls 220

CARS AND PARKING
Click on: www.congresmtl.com
Click on: ACCESS

Broadway: Caught in the Act – March 26 & 27, 2010

The West Island Student Theatre Association is presenting Broadway: Caught in the Act at Lindsay Place Theatre, 111 Broadview, Pointe Claire

WISTA will be presenting its next cabaret production, “Broadway: Caught in the Act!” on Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th at 8:00 PM at the Lindsay Place Theatre located at 111 Broadview in Pointe-Claire.

Get caught up in over 20 acts from some of Broadway’s most popular shows such as The Sound of Music, Chicago, Wicked, West Side Story, Annie, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Nine and many more!

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to West Island Community Shares.

Cost:

Adults: 12.00

Students: 9.00

To order tickets, call 514-848-9696 or visit http://www.cshow.ca

Skating Show, Feb. 27, March 6 & 13, 2010

Another thanks to MOTC reader, Esther:

http://lepatinlibre.com/
Premiere of Ceci n’est pas un patin
Sat. February 27th 2010, 22h30
Camillien-Houde Arena-theatre
1696 Montcalm, Montreal
(Beaudry Metro)
Sat. March 6th 2010, 20h30
Sat. March 13th  2010, 20h30
“There will also be a skating party after the show. Tickets are 7$ each & it’s very different than typical figure skating.”

You can watch a video of the troupe on their website.

Thrice Upon a Time: Until Feb. 7/10 (Review)

Live theatre seems to be less common than it used to be, but maybe it really isn’t – maybe it’s just that we don’t always know when and where it’s happening.

Montrealers, particularly young Montrealers, should consider themselves lucky because not only do we have a vibrant theatre scene, we have at least one production company that provides live theatre for the children: Geordie Productions.

I was offered complimentary tickets to attend the newest production, DynamO Théâtre’s Thrice Upon a Time, written by Jacqueline Gosselin, directed by Jacqueline Gosselin and Robert Dion. Curious to see what it would be, I went along with an (adult) friend of mine. I can honestly say that we were delighted with the acrobatic show.

According to Geordie Production’s press release:

While stranded on a mysterious island, a young boy encounters an outlandish creature who sets him off with two friends down a dark crevice in order to defeat an evil witch. This production is a modern-day tale that draws on familiar and foreign legends while seamlessly blending heart-stopping acrobatics with a live musical soundscape.

There’s an almost surefire way to tell if children enjoy a show – you don’t hear them except when they are laughing or responding to what is going on on-stage. This is what happened during the hour-long performance tonight. You could hear giggles and laughter when things were funny and small gasps when things were surprising. The adults seemed to enjoy it as well.

Part of the charm of the show is that there are pretty well no props. Some poles are needed for the performance, but that is really just about it. The actors/performers Hugues Sarra-Bournet (The Monkey), Andréanne Joubert (The Witch and the Lonely-Girl), Jean-François Guilbault (The Lad) kept us all entertained and the musician Jean-François Pednô, was magical.

The suggested age group is five years or older and this is where I may waver a bit. Although this didn’t seem to be an issue with tonight’s crowd, if you have a child on the young side who is fearful, the witch scenes may be a bit troubling. But that truly is my only issue, if you want to call it that.

Thrice Upon a Time is playing at McGill University’s Moyse Hall, Arts Building, located at 853 Sherbrooke West, at the top of McGill College Avenue. Once you enter the large gates (the Roddick Gates), just keep going up to the top of the hill. Please note that if you regularly attend Geordie Production shows that this is not at their usual venue at Concordia.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, January 30 at 3pm
Sunday, January 31 at 3pm
Saturday, February 6 at 3pm
Sunday, February 7 at 1pm (Performance in French)
Sunday, February 7 at 3pm
School Matinées: February 2 – 5 at 10am & 12pm

Cost:
$13.50 children, $16 adults; $15 students & seniors | Group rates available

BOX OFFICE and INFORMATION:  (514) 845-9810 or www.geordie.ca

Once Upon a Home: Children’s Theatre Series, Jan. 16/10

ONCE UPON A HOME

Centaur Theatre Children’s Series

January 16, 2010  at 10:30am

Written by Amanda Kellock, from the writings of the students of: FACE, St-Gabriel’s, Willingdon, Coronation and Karonhiahonha schools. Directed by Amanda Kellock. Designed by: Ana Cappelluto and Troy Slocum. Featuring: Jimmy Blais, Vanessa Schmit-Craan and Antoine Yared.

What does “Home” mean to you? Last year, Geordie posed this question to elementary-school students from 5 different schools in and around Montreal, as part of a collaborative creation process called “From You to Us to You”. With their stories, words, and drawings, the Geordie team created a fresh new play to bring back To You. Through songs, stories and a lot of make-believe, discover some of the many diverse ideas children have of Home.

Box Office: (514) 288-3161 | Centaur Theatre, 453 St. François-Xavier | Tickets: $6 – $8 | Recommended for ages 4 – 12

A Christmas Carol: Geordie Productions, 2009

Geordie Productions presents a holiday treat for the whole family:
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Alexandria Haber | Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
December 4 – 18th at the D.B. Clarke Theatre

PERFORMANCES:  December 4th – 18th, 2009
Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 4pm; Sundays at 1pm & 4pm
School Matinées: December 8th – 18th (limited seats left)

VENUE:  D.B. Clarke Theatre, Concordia University Hall Building| 1455 de Maisonneuve W, Montreal.

TICKETS (ON SALE NOW):  $15 children, $20 adults; $18 students & seniors; all prices include tax | Group rates available

AGE RECOMMENDATION:  Children age 7+ and adults of all ages | 90 minutes

BOX OFFICE and INFORMATION:  (514) 845-9810 or www.geordie.ca

Mark Your December Calendar: Salon des Metiers d’Arts

An annual tradition in Montreal and well worth attending: Salon des métiers d’art du Québec (Quebec Artisans, Arts & Crafts)

When: December 4 – 22, 2009
Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The last day (Dec. 22)) from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Where:

Place Bonaventure
West Exhibition Hall
Montreal, Quebec, CANADA
Tel.: 514 861-2787
Email: info@ metiers-d-art.qc.ca

By metro:
Line 2 (orange), Bonaventure Station; follow the signs directing you to the exhibition halls.

By car:
Place Bonaventure is located within the area bordered by de la Gauchetière St. (north), Saint Antoine (south), Mansfield (west) and University (east).

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