The Whole Shebang 2011 March 11, 2011

Combining dance, music, film and theatre, and the talents of veteran Canadian artists (Andrea Nann, Doug Paisley, Judith Thompson) and young up-and-comers, Dreamwalker Dance Company presents this year’s theme “The Village”; March 11 and 12 at Harbourfront’s Enwave Theatre, Toronto

Inspired by Dreamwalker Dance Company artistic director Andrea Nann, the fifth annual production of The Whole Shebang presents the 2011 theme “The Village”; in association with Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps Series.

WHO: A universal cast of critically acclaimed Canadian artists including dance/literature artist Sarah Chase, Americana singer-songwriter Doug Paisley, dancer/choreographer William Yong, choreographer Andrea Nann (with Nilan Perera and Brendan Wyatt), indie filmmakers Aram Siu Wai Collier, Joyce Wong and Leslie Loksi Chan and theatre creators Judith Thompson and Lauren Brotman. And more!

WHAT: This year’s theme – The Village – creates a magical interactive performance environment where over 30 Canadian artists will share their individual stories and collaborate in sound, movement, image, melody and voice.

WHERE: Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W., Toronto, www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

WHEN: Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $38.00 (regular) and $22.00 (students/seniors/CADA members), and are available through phone at 416-973-4000 or online at www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Opening night gala reception fundraiser/performance tickets are $135.00 (includes dinner for one at The Pearl Restaurant, 207 Queen’s Quay W. and one VIP ticket, with charitable tax receipt; available from Jessa at 647-267-4616).

In addition, “The Village” will feature current young artists including six dancers from George S. Henry Academy (finalists in the Toronto District School Board’s popular 2010 Dare to Dance program), University of Toronto Youth Music Ensemble (accompanying excerpts from the independent film project ‘Suite Suite Chinatown’) and a diverse ensemble of youth and adults (including a 19-year-old woman with Down’s Syndrome, 14-year-old diabetic twins and a young man with an aggressive form of cancer) perform excerpts from ‘The Grace Project: SICK’ (by Judith Thompson and Lauren Brotman).

Audiences will experience an interactive show, where brick walls and balconies will act as creative backdrops for the production designers Tom Kuo (sound and visual concept), Elysha Poirier (video), Arun Srinivasan (lighting) and interstitial artist/animatrice Helen Yung to transform the theatre with colour and light and animals and people.

Established in 2005, Dreamwalker Dance Company is led by artistic director Andrea Nann and general manger Jessa Agilo-Copeland. For many, Andrea Nann is one of Canada’s most loved and revered artists. Her deeply personal interpretations, her devoted work with youth and her modest yet ever-giving spirit offer the creative momentum to this annual Toronto highlight.

Collaborators include:
Kevin MacLeod (production manager), Janelle Rainville (stage manager).

For more information visit: www.dreamwalkerdance.com.

Official Website: http://www.dreamwalkerdance.com