a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND ANCE production · Je m'appelle Jean de la Fontaine, et...

ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

by/par Jean de LaFontainea SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production

e-mail: [email protected] Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit

founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977

SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

from THE WOLF AND THE LAMB

Design by Robert Greenwood Photos by Kevin Oke, Pender Island Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

"BEASTS STEAL FABLE-OUS SHOW""…a wonder ful show that bothchallenges and entertains."THE CALGARY SUN

"…guaranteed to delight!"THE CALGARY HERALD

"It far exceeded our expectations!Simply wonderful!"Teacher, HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL,Edmonton, Alberta

FOR GRADES 1 - 8 LENGTH: 50-MINUTES, PLUS 10-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: French culture and language, fables, music, role-playing, mask-making, dance, language arts, social studies, history. THIS PRODUCTION ISAVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR BILINGUAL VERSION [FRENCH-ENGLISH]

FESTIVAL AND GENERAL AUDIENCES VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND ONE-HOUR, 10-MINUTE PRESENTATION, NO INTERMISSION

FABLES: <<Bonjour! Je m'appelle Jean de la Fontaine, et j'écris -- I write-- I write my fabliaux!>> Let M. de la Fontaine introduce you to thewonderful world of his fables. A brightly painted landscape set, FrenchBaroque music and period costumes create the atmosphere for eleven ofla Fontaine's most loved fables. Stunning animal masks come to life asthe Grasshopper and the Ant, the Lion and the Rat and thirteen othercharacters, gleefully exposing our own human foibles. The production isavailable in a bilingual version as well as in English.

Moving the Human Spirit!"Excellent! It was obvious from beginning to end that the players were totally committed to theperformance. Each fable was dynamically presented. Characterization was excellent and precise."Teacher, KITASKINAW SCHOOL, Alberta

from JUNO AND THE PEACOCK

by/par Jean de LaFontaine

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN SSHHEEEETT

CCeelleebbrraattiinngg tthhee ddiiffffeerreenncceess!! RReeccooggnniizziinngg tthhee ssiimmiillaarriittiieess!!

“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!

TITLE OF SHOW(S): FABLES BY JEAN DE LaFONTAINE & MARIE FRANCELENGTH OF SHOW(S): 50-minutes, plus 10-minutes for Question PeriodTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: [see enclosed tech sheet]

THEME [describe in one sentence]: Human foibles and court manners, explored through the guise of 17th-Century animals, satirized and exposed.

CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: The fables of Jean de LaFontaine and Marie France, storiessuch as “The Fox and the Stork”, “The Grasshopper and the Ant, “The Rat and the Lion”, combine to show theaudience the reflection of their own foibles with laughter and glee.

GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To show that all human beings have similar \foibles no matter whattheir position in life.

POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: Both Bob and Dana have taken delight in exposing theirown and others foibles through their art forms for years. FABLES gives them a delightful opportunity to do justthat, while witnessing the human plight of the authors who had to recant in order to save their heads.

CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and Family audiences. Ithas often been included in children’s festivals, such as Osoyoos, Penticton, Kelowna and Saskatoon.

PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: 18 handsome, larger-than-life sized animal masks, historicalcostuming, a charming set based on Croatian primitive painters, Henri Rousseau and children’s drawings fromWales, depicting the four seasons and energetic story-telling are the focal points of this colourful production.Modern, balletic and historical dance and music from the 17th-Century, all add to the overall texture of thisshow. The vocabulary of the show is based on LaFontaine’s delight in verbal play and layered meanings –– whatcan go over the head of a 6-year old, hits a 40-year old smack in the head! Whimsical, lyrical and deceptivelygentle, this show creates a fantasy of colour, sound and textures.

TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival and Family audiences, 8-years oldand up. Since the production can be performed bi-lingually in French and English, many French communi-ties have expressed interest in its vitality to their owns seasons. It is also available in a 50-minute school ver-sion.

CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor) and [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor)

LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English; French and English

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:Poster blanksColoured slidesVideo-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats]

more...

Black and White photosColour photosVideo clipsPreview articlesReviewsLetters from childrenTeacher evaluations

WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show waspremiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos’ Subscription Seasons. It has been seen at Harbourfront, Toronto,Ontario, and in children’s festivals in Sparwood, B.C., and Saskatoon, in schools and in community series.

REFERENCES FOR SHOW:Dorothy Hawley, French Teacher, Calgary, AlbertaJoan Flood, Director, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanDirector, SPARWOOD SUMMERFEST, Sparwood, British Columbia

WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:detailed, professional, crafted, colourful, high-energy, stylish, evocative, fun, delightful, charmed, distinctive, quali-ty, fabulous, authenticity

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Administrative AssistantSUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE130 Sunset WayPriddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0

TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351FAX 403-931-1534e-mail: [email protected]

1. Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipmentand the floor to be clean upon arrival.

Two hours and 30-minutesSet-up Time Required:

One hour and 15-minutesTake-out Time Required:

Performing Area Required:

Access to a staff washroom and mirror is all that is required.Dressing Area Required:

One 110-volt circuit for soundsystem.

Electrical Requirements:

Enough chairs for school staffand guests.

Benches for older students (ifavailable).

Other Requirements:

Two - four helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergosupon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The samehelpers are required to assist in packing up after theperformance.

Helpers:

2. The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutelyno use of gym equipment or balls!

FABLES [ENGLISH orFRENCH-ENGLISH]

Technical Requirements for School Performances

Contact: 1-800-743-3351

Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hallfloor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on thereverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, woodenfloor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.

1' 3' 12' 24'

0.5m 1m 4m 8mSCALE

Sun.Ergos set-up for FFFFaaaabbbblllleeeessss in school gymnasiums

Students seated on floor

Benches for oldest students where available

Chairs for teachers, guests & Sun.Ergos props

Sound System

Bose speakers

Cubes

8' and 6' book-flats

2' and 5' book-flats

to 110 V outlet


a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production






J SAdapted from Jean de LaFontaine

presents

by/par Jean de LaFontaineADAPTED BY ROBERT GREENWOOD AND DANA LUEBKE

withROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

OVERTURE / INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH PRODUCTION

THE FOX AND THE CROW/LE CORBEAU ET THE RENARD

THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANT

THE WOUNDED BIRD

THE LION AND THE RAT

THE DOVE AND THE ANT

THE WOLF AND THE STORK

THE LAMB AND THE WOLF

THE HARE'S EARS

THE FOX AND THE STORK

JUNO AND THE PEACOCK

THE FOX AND THE GOAT

THIS PRODUCTION HAS BEEN SPONSORED IN PART BY BP CANADA INC. AND ESSO RESOURCES CANADA LIMITED

Costumes designed and Setting designed and painted by Robert Greenwood and Dana LuebkeCostume construction by Denise and Rob Griffiths, Carol Case, TWISTED KNICKERS

Masks by Roy Small Props by Lynette MauriceMusic re-recorded by Dana Luebke and Derek Scott

SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered, non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction ofCanadian Actors' Equity Association

SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICEALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED

NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED




a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production






J SAdapted from Jean de LaFontaine

presents

by/par Jean de LaFontaineADAPTED BY ROBERT GREENWOOD AND DANA LUEBKE

withROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

OVERTURE / INTRODUCTION TO BI-LINGUAL PRODUCTION

LE CORBEAU ET LE RENARD

THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANT

THE WOUNDED BIRD

THE LION AND THE RAT / LE LION ET LE RAT

LA COLOMBE ET LA FOURMI

THE WOLF AND THE STORK

L'AGNEAU ET LE LOUP

THE HARE'S EARS

LE RENARD ET LA CIGOGNE

JUNO AND THE PEACOCK

LE RENARD ET LE BOUC

THIS PRODUCTION HAS BEEN SPONSORED IN PART BY BP CANADA INC. AND ESSO RESOURCES CANADA LIMITED

Costumes designed and Setting designed and painted by Robert Greenwood and Dana LuebkeCostume construction by Denise and Rob Griffiths, Carol Case, TWISTED KNICKERS

Masks by Roy Small Props by Lynette MauriceMusic re-recorded by Dana Luebke and Derek Scott

SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered, non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction ofCanadian Actors' Equity Association

SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICEALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED

NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED



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