Centre Updates
Ben's Pen / March 2010
Here it is. The breakdown, the goods…the stuff that matters. Items to make you proud, events to think about, golden nuggets to make you smile when that annoying sound on your computer says, “you’ve got mail.” Welcome to Updates from Ben’s Pen, news you can use from The Segal Centre for Performing Arts.
Memorable Montreal
Greetings loyal readers and welcome to March 2k10 at the Segal Centre!
I'm delighted to start this issue off with talk of Old Wicked Songs, an extraordinary Segal Centre co-production with Théâtre du Rideau Vert. The Pullitzer Prize nominated play by Jon Marans ( who was our special guest at the latest Sunday @ the Segal) was performed this past February, in French, at Théâtre du Rideau Vert – with leading performances by Jean Marchand and Émile Proulx-Cloutier. And now, through March 21st, you can catch Marchand and Proulx-Cloutier doing the play in English, right here in the Segal Theatre. Both productions are directed by Martin Faucher.
It's not every day that plays come to life in French, in English, with the same actors, in back to back productions, in the same city. But it has here, in Montreal with the partnership of the Segal Centre and Théâtre du Rideau Vert. Extraordinary. Don't miss it.
Click the Old Wicked Songs poster below to learn more about the play and this wonderful co-production from Émile, Jean and Martin - in French and English - in our latest "Behind the Scenes" video.
I'm delighted to start this issue off with talk of Old Wicked Songs, an extraordinary Segal Centre co-production with Théâtre du Rideau Vert. The Pullitzer Prize nominated play by Jon Marans ( who was our special guest at the latest Sunday @ the Segal) was performed this past February, in French, at Théâtre du Rideau Vert – with leading performances by Jean Marchand and Émile Proulx-Cloutier. And now, through March 21st, you can catch Marchand and Proulx-Cloutier doing the play in English, right here in the Segal Theatre. Both productions are directed by Martin Faucher.
It's not every day that plays come to life in French, in English, with the same actors, in back to back productions, in the same city. But it has here, in Montreal with the partnership of the Segal Centre and Théâtre du Rideau Vert. Extraordinary. Don't miss it.
Click the Old Wicked Songs poster below to learn more about the play and this wonderful co-production from Émile, Jean and Martin - in French and English - in our latest "Behind the Scenes" video.
Award Winning Theatre
Hot off the press: At this week’s MECCA awards, Greg Kramer won Best Director for the Segal Centre’s Production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Congratulations Greg! Other Segal Centre nominations we’re very proud of included, Tryst (Best Production), Barry Flatman (Best Actor, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Eo Sharp (Best Set Design, Buried Child – a co production with the National Arts Centre) Astrid Janson and Sherri Catt (Best Costume Design - Tryst) and Luc Prairie (Best Lighting Design – Tryst)
MECCA’s are awarded by the Montreal English Language Critics Circle to acknowledge and celebrate the best of the previous season in Montreal English language theatre. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! Here’s looking forward to another season of inspiring, entertaining English language theatre in Montreal.
MECCA’s are awarded by the Montreal English Language Critics Circle to acknowledge and celebrate the best of the previous season in Montreal English language theatre. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! Here’s looking forward to another season of inspiring, entertaining English language theatre in Montreal.
A Line in the Sand
On now in the Studio is A Line in the Sand - a Montreal premiere production by the Tableau d'Hote Theatre. The play, written by Guillermo Verdechia and Marcus Yousef, directed by Mike Payette, is inspired by Albert Camus's L'Étranger and true events and is set in the middle of the Qatari Desert in 1990 during Operation Desert Storm. Read more about A Line In The Sand here.
Tickets: $22.00 Regular, $15.00 Students, Seniors, Professional Artists (CAEA), $14.00 Groups (min. 10 ppl)
Tickets available online here.
Tickets: $22.00 Regular, $15.00 Students, Seniors, Professional Artists (CAEA), $14.00 Groups (min. 10 ppl)
Tickets available online here.
Making Music with UdeM
Later this month in the Studio, the Segal Centre will inaugurate an all new music series presented in partnership with the Faculty of Music at the Université de Montreal. The UdeM Music Series will present five concerts in jazz, opera, piano and classical strings, all showcasing the finest musicians from the Faculty of Music.
The concerts will take place March 22 through 25th, all times 8pm.
Tickets: $15 Regular\$10 Seniors\$5 Students
Box Office: (514) 739-7944
Click the poster below for more information on what promises to be an exciting series of concerts.
The concerts will take place March 22 through 25th, all times 8pm.
Tickets: $15 Regular\$10 Seniors\$5 Students
Box Office: (514) 739-7944
Click the poster below for more information on what promises to be an exciting series of concerts.
Contemporary Dance @ the Segal Centre
On March 25th @ 8pm the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée presents Ganas de Vivir, a choreographic piece produced by Les Soeurs Schmutt that pushes boundaries as it explores our desire to live fully, even in the face of death. Elodie Lombardo ( choreography ), Luc Altadill, Susana Barrera di Pierro, Cristobal Barreto Heredia, Frédéric Gagnon, Jean-François Légaré, Séverine Lombardo, Georgina Núñez and Myriam Tremblay (dancers ).
Admission is free with limited tickets available at the Segal Centre box office.
Otherwise tickets are also available at:
- Maison de la Culture Cote-des-Neiges (5290 chemin de la Cote des Neiges)
- Maison de la Culture Notre-Dame-de-Grace (3755 rue Botrel)
Information: 514-872-6889
www.soeurschmutt.com
Admission is free with limited tickets available at the Segal Centre box office.
Otherwise tickets are also available at:
- Maison de la Culture Cote-des-Neiges (5290 chemin de la Cote des Neiges)
- Maison de la Culture Notre-Dame-de-Grace (3755 rue Botrel)
Information: 514-872-6889
www.soeurschmutt.com
Wandering Stars
Calling all aspiring actors, singers and dancers between the ages of 16-20! The Segal Centre is proud to announce an incredible, paid, summer experience called Wandering Stars - a travelling troupe that will go on tour this summer to camps and organizations in and around Montreal.
For more information or to schedule an appointment to audition please contact Lee Haberkorn, coordinator of The Wandering Stars Company, (514) 739-2301 x 8331 or leeh@segalcentre.org
For more information or to schedule an appointment to audition please contact Lee Haberkorn, coordinator of The Wandering Stars Company, (514) 739-2301 x 8331 or leeh@segalcentre.org
The Delightful Darkness
The intimate, hemp-seated atmosphere of CinemaSpace is one of a kind. If you've checked it out you know what I mean. If you haven't yet, here's what's happening in the near bit, click the links for more info:
- PMA Biographies presents an advance screening of 'EXTRAORDINARY CANADIANS' Wednesday, March 10, 7pm
- The Jewish Public Library presents Shane Baker's "Metamorphoses: Dramatic Readings from Yiddish Literature” Sunday, March 14, 2:00 pm
- Na’amat Canada Montreal presents the award-winning feature film 'ARRANGED' Monday, March 15, 7:30 pm
- CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre presents an evening with Le Cinéclub de Montréal: «THE FILM SOCIETY» for a screening of 'LES CHOSES DE LA VIE' Wednesday, March 24th, 7 pm
- PMA Biographies presents an advance screening of 'EXTRAORDINARY CANADIANS' Wednesday, March 10, 7pm
- The Jewish Public Library presents Shane Baker's "Metamorphoses: Dramatic Readings from Yiddish Literature” Sunday, March 14, 2:00 pm
- Na’amat Canada Montreal presents the award-winning feature film 'ARRANGED' Monday, March 15, 7:30 pm
- CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre presents an evening with Le Cinéclub de Montréal: «THE FILM SOCIETY» for a screening of 'LES CHOSES DE LA VIE' Wednesday, March 24th, 7 pm
Greased Lightnin’
The countdown is on to May 16 when “So You Think You Can…Grease “ hits the stage for one incredible night in the Segal Theatre. All you male singers out there, there’s still time to register to sing some of the classic tunes from the movie, including Greased Lightning! Now’s your chance. Register at www.soyouthinkyoucangrease.com today!
And the winners are….
Congratulations to Desmond Rivet, Allan Vicaire, Georgia Remond, Frank Scopelleti, Sylvie Proulx and Heather MacDougall, our exit survey winners! They each won a pair of tickets to go see our next mainstage play, Old Wicked Songs!
We love those exit surveys, so keep ‘em coming. Tell us what you think,
how you heard about us, what you’d like to be seeing and hearing. And
we’ll make sure at least one of you wins something each time we draw!
As we wrap this March Update up here's a friendly reminder to enjoy ArtLounge on your next visit to the Centre where it's about food, friends, fun and all in a great atmosphere. And on view through the 28th is a moving retrospective of photographic works by Albena Karasko (1970-2009)
We love to hear from you so stay in touch on Facebook and Twitter or on MySpace and YouTube.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for the next Update!
As we wrap this March Update up here's a friendly reminder to enjoy ArtLounge on your next visit to the Centre where it's about food, friends, fun and all in a great atmosphere. And on view through the 28th is a moving retrospective of photographic works by Albena Karasko (1970-2009)
We love to hear from you so stay in touch on Facebook and Twitter or on MySpace and YouTube.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for the next Update!
