Theatre Newfoundland Labrador presents its fifth annual Festival of Youth at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre April 20nd - 29th, 2008. This year's festival will feature two great plays ie The Butterfingers Angel.... and The Chasm.
The Chasm.... by Alan Haehnel
TNL youth theatre is proud to present this dark and haunting new play by Alan Haehnel. Set in the harsh era of Beowulf, the Chasm telling the terrible choice facing the decimated tribe of Albin as they flee the ruthless armies of Hrothgar. The Chasm is an engrossing tale of faith, loyalty and courage.
General Public Performance..........................................Sunday, April 20th 8pm
Butterfingers Angel.... A touching, funny, and imaginative tale of the nativity as told by playwright William Gibson. From the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus, this modern retelling provides a fresh and rich creative point of view. Butterfingers is a musical celebration of Gospel songs which will have audience members tapping their feet and mouthing the tunes long after the show is over.
General Public Performances.......................................Sunday, April 27th 2pm
.......................................Monday, April 28th 8pm
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
For all general performances, book tickets at the Corner Brook Arts & Culture Centre - 637-2580 (Noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday) or visit www.artsandculturecentres.com . Ticket prices $12 adults & seniors; $7 students.
NOTE TO SCHOOLS
We are again offering school performances of each of these spectacular productions. To book, contact Gladys at the Arts & Culture Centre 637 2581 0r 2582. Ticket price per student is $5.
The Chasm School Performance ........................Tuesday, April 22nd 10am
.......................Tuesday, April 22nd 1pm
The Butterfingers Angel .........................Monday, April 28th 1pm
.........................Tuesday, April 29th 10am
FOY New Workshop Offering
Attending schools can make it a day of theatre for their students by signing up for our workshop session. Of particular interest to drama clubs or theatre arts classes, TNL is offering 2 hours of workshops on various aspects of theatre at a cost of $5 per student. Workshops proceed or follow our performance of The Butterfingers Angel and take place at the Arts and Culture Centre. Groups can choose from amongst four offerings.
Hats Off to Props - Toshon Dawe, Instructor.
A study in the use of properties for building character.
Ensembled Approach - Sara...h McDonald-Anderson, Instructor.
A workshop focusing on the importance of players working and creating as a team.
Movement - Meghan Greeley, Instructor.
Freeing and promoting character through movement.
Theatre Games - Greg House, Instructor
Theatre is taught primarily through games and exercises aimed at freeing up the actor
Each workshop is one hour in length. Workshops are only available for Grade 4s - Level IIIs. There is room for 25 students in each workshop and we suggest they be attended by students who have an expressed interest in theatre. Deadline for booking workshops is March 15th and all booking and enquiries must be made through Sara...h at TNL ie 639 7238/639 1271 or youth@theatrenewfoundland.com Cheques should be separate from play attendance cheques and made payable to TNL. Space is limited - so book early. Dates and times for the workshops are -
Workshop Schedule
Monday, April 28th
9:00am - 10:00am
10:10am - 11:10am
Tuesday, April 29th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
2:10pm - 3:10pm