COREY PAYETTE - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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2014-2015

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14TH SEASON OF

STORIESfrom our own unique voice.

OUR OWNTELLING

Message from the Artistic DirectorFor the past 14 years, Urban Ink Productions has played a unique and important role within the local and national arts community by creating, producing and disseminating original Canadian works created by Indigenous and Intercultural artists.

We believe that the voices of Indigenous and Intercultural artists provide a new perspective and are essential to the cultural conversation. Urban Ink is providing a place for these artists to have their voices heard through professional theatre. Telling our own stories from our own unique voice. We have a responsibility to change the narrative for indigenous and intercultural people to be a more accurate reflection of our perspectives.

I come into this position with a great sense of appreciation for the road that has been paved for me. Marie Clements and Diane Roberts poured themselves into this company and we honour them in our work moving forward.

In this 2014-2015 season we celebrate the fearless leadership that has brought Urban Ink into its 14th season.

I hope you will join us.

(pictured left to right: Corey Payette, Artistic Director; Diane Roberts, former Artistic Director; Marie Clements, founding Artistic Director)

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CHILDREN OF GOD A NEW MUSICAL BY COREY PAYETTE

Developed in partnership with Raven Theatre, Arts Club Theatre’s ReAct Festival, Full Circle: First Nations Performance and in collaboration with English Theatre at Canada’s National Arts Centre.

Children of God is a musical about an Oji-cree family whose children were sent to residential school. It takes place in two time periods twenty years apart, and examines how the effects of our past are directly related to our future. Written as a celebration of Indigenous peoples’ never-ending cultural spirit that blends traditional and contemporary, providing a new perspective to this story. To share in what was lost, the pain and anger that still exists in many families from wounds that will not heal. Hopefully, by acknowledging these stories we can move toward accepting the past.

DIRECTED BY Allison Grant

Staged Reading 8 Nov 2014 @ 8pmGranville Island Revue Stage by Donation

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RIBCAGE:THIS WIDE PASSAGE Created and performed by Heather HermantPresented by Firehall Arts Centre

The startling true story of Esther Brandeau, a Jewish woman from the French Basque region who arrives in 18th century Quebec City as a Christian male labourer. In this beautifully poetic and moving multimedia performance, Toronto spoken word artist Heather Hermant brings to life the historical archives that illustrate Brandeau’s journey with haunting video installations, breathtaking live music and a powerful performance. A bold, little-known Canadian foundation tale about displacement and identity, and a meditation on the meaning of history.

Directed by Diane Roberts

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FULL PRODUCTION 3-8 MAR 2015FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE TICKETS $12-$32 4 MAR @ 1PM - PWYC

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RETURN HOME by Dima Alansari

In partnership with the Return Home Collective and MT Space (Kitchener, ON)

The Return Home is Dima Alansari’s exploration of her hybrid identity. Curious about her family roots, she uncovers a strong connection to her great grand-father Ibrahim Alansari. Now living in Canada, Dima draws parallels between her own historical narrative of occupation and colonization and that of the Indig-enous Peoples of Turtle Island.

SEDNA/ NULIAJUKIn association with UBC’s First Nations Studies Program

Nuliajuk (Inuktitut for Sedna) is a collaborative research project to uncover and reclaim the traditional story as told by Inuk Elders in Northern Communities. Nuliajuk is the Inuit goddess of the sea, whom fishermen and Northern Communities have worshipped and given sacrifice to for centuries. Her story has been passed on for generations and many versions of this myth exist.DE

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

BOLDSKOOL: HIP HOP THEATRE WORKSHOPSThe BOLDSKOOL Hip Hop Theatre Workshops are designed to offer youth a creative platform to free their original voices, combining skills training in the elements of hip hop (break-dancing, spoken word, MC’ing, beat boxing) and theatre through workshops and ongoing mentorship.

BOLDSKOOL was created by hip-hop artist, actor and playwright Omari Newton, Urban Ink’s former artistic director Diane Roberts and education consultant Dr. Mia Perry.

National Tour 2015-16

SAL CAPONE: THE LAMENTABLE TRAGEDY OF…

By Omari Newton

Produced by Urban Ink in association with Black Theatre Workshop and premiered in Vancouver and Montreal (2013-14 season), Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of is a theatrical powerhouse that follows a young hip hop group caught in the aftermath of a violent police shooting. It is a raw and honest portrayal of friendship, loss and the choices we make when trust is shattered.

DIRECTED BY DIANE ROBERTS

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“The performances are first rate, the feelings Tristan (Freddy) draws on are so deep they made me weep… Jordan (Chase) is a driving

force, and Kim Villgante’s Jewel is an earthquake!” – Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

5 META NOMINATIONS (2014) INCLUDING OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION

URBAN INK production society, founded in 2001, ignites and inspires revolutionary voices that transform our world. We collaborate with artists and communities to push cultural boundaries through the creation and production of innovative Indigenous and Intercultural performance works.

COMPANY…Corey Payette, Artistic Director ad@urbanink.ca

Kate Declerck, General Manager kate@urbanink.ca

Rosemary Georgeson, Community Outreach Coordinator rosemary@urbanink.ca

Ana Carrizales, Education Coordinator programs@urbanink.ca

General Enquiries: info@urbanink.ca

Associate Artists: Omari Newton, Rosemary Georgeson, Dima Alansari, Quelemia Sparrow

BOARD OF DIRECTORS…Jennifer Reddy, PresidentJorge Zylberberg, Vice President & TreasurerTony Lanier, Acting SecretaryLaura Suarez Acuzar, DirectorOlivia Davies, DirectorStephen Lytton, DirectorSean Stiller, Director

CONTACT US

Special thanks to funders:

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