ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

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

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 KING AND HIS BOATMAN

Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by Slavica Patz, Calgary Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

"DELIGHTFUL FEAST""…the performances without exception werestunning…teasing the audience with someof the best characterizations to grace astage…dance numbers… high-light[ed]excellent technique and ability."

THE ALBERTAN

FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS LENGTH: 50-MINUTES, PLUS 10-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR OR ONE-HOUR 15-MINUTE PRESENTATION (NEITHER REQUIRES AN INTERMISSION)

SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Native Peoples' heritage and culture, story-telling,mask-making, role-playing, dance, movement, social studies, language arts

FACETS, A JOURNEY OF REFLECTIONS: It is often said that planning shows forjunior high schools is problematic because of their varying levels of sophistication,their perceived needs, peer group pressure and the like. However, Sun.Ergos has puta show together that is based directly on curricula that witness the many facets ofthe teen-age experience. Indian legends reach out to the imaginations of Grade 7s;the physical expression and athleticism of dance challenges Grade 8s; emotionalexcerpts from Shakespeare's MACBETH provide Grade 9s with a living look at thisclassic; and tales from Southeast Asia evoke other cultures that make up themulticultural heritage of North America. FACETS is a suite of reflections that takesteenagers on a journey into their own consciousness and growing awareness of theworld around them and, perhaps, introduce them to ones about which surprisethem.

PERFORMED IN THREE-QUARTER THRUST STAGING

"Sun.Ergos has built up in recent years an established international reputation for its highlyinnovative, tightly-disciplined, and singularly distinctive repertoire of dance and dramaticcreations."THE STAGE AND TELEVISION TODAY, London, England

from MACBETH

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“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!

TITLE OF SHOW(S): FACETS, A JOURNEY OF REFLECTIONSLENGTH OF SHOW(S): 50-minutes, plus 10-minutes for Question PeriodTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: [see enclosed tech sheet]

THEME [describe in one sentence]: A multicultural journey through mental, physical and emotional theatreand dance pieces aimed at the junior high school audience.

CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: Athletic dance pieces, Native legends, indigenous pieces fromIndonesia and Southeast Asia, emotional excerpts from Shakespeare.

GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To create a suite of reflections of common humanity that takesteenagers on a journey into their own consciousness and growing awareness of the world around them, and,perhaps, introduce them to ones which surprise them.

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. FACETS gives them an opportunity to expose youngpeople to the idea that humanity has been around a lot longer than they have, that they may be unique invidi-viduals, but their experiences are by no means solely unique to their generation.

CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and School audiences.

PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: FACETS is created in a series of black surrounding flats hungwith rugs and textiles from many cultures. The costumes and props are authentic from the various culturesexplored, Native and indigenous costumes from North America andf Southeast Asia, and simple clothing to bringhome the idea that Shakespeare is relevant to now; music that is different but basic to music now.

TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Junior High School students.

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

LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: EnglishPROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:Poster blanksColoured slidesVideo-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats]Black and White photosColour photosVideo clipsPreview articlesReviewsLetters from childrenTeacher evaluations

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WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show waspremiered in Alberta and has played in Saskatchewan and British Columbia during Sun.Ergos’ school touringseasons.

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: waltermoke@sunergos.com

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

Two hoursSet-up Time Required:

One hourTake-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:

One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x0.6m (2')W for sound equip.

Enough chairs for school staffand guests.

Benches for older students (ifavailable).

Other Requirements:

Two - three 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!

FACETS, A JOURNEY OFREFLECTIONS

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.

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ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

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

e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com 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

based on the works of Hunterwaser

Design/Collage by Robert Greenwood Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

presents

withROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKEA JUNIOR-HIGH SCHOOL/MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMME

DEDICATED TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO BECOME THE FUTURE

The Indian Legends

MAN-MAKER AND COYOTETraditional story from the Pima

THE BLACKFOOT LEGEND OF CREATIONThe Blackfoot legend of creation as retold by John C. Ewers Courtesy of the Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta

The Dance [a selection taken from the following]

ROOTS AND BRANCHESMusic by Mike Oldfield from TUBULAR BELLS Choreography by Dana Luebke from images of nature

GUERNICABased on the painting by Pablo Picasso Music by Maurice Ohana, ÉTUDES CHOREOGRAPHIQUES

The Percussion (of Strasbourg) Choreography by Dana Luebke

TROUBLEScript by Robert Greenwood Choreography by Dana Luebke

Shakespeare [a selection taken from the following]

PUCK from William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

MACBETH / LADY MACBETH Soliloquies from William Shakespeare's MACBETH

SHYLOCK from William Shakespeare’s THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Multicultural Legends from Southeast Asia

THE KING AND THE BOATMANTraditional story from Thailand

ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHERTraditional story from Campuchea

SUN.ERGOS wishes to express its gratitude to Ibu Gedong Oka, the Çanti Dasa Ashram, Bali, Indonesia,to Peter T'Sang, Edmonton Alberta, Claire Harris, St. Rose of Lima School, Calgary, Alberta

Costumes by CAROL CASE Feathered Headdresses from CAROL SMITH, THE GLENBOW MUSEUMRug Hanging from the NAVAJO, TWO-GREY HILLS RESERVE

Sarong, Ubend, Lungi from Tangenon, Bali, Indonesia and Singapore Balinese shirts by CAROL CASETapestry Hangings from Suliwesi and Tsumba, Indonesia

Chair constructed by Jorge RiisbergSetting designed by ROBERT GREENWOOD Set Construction by JORGE RIISBERG

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 PERMITTEDe-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com

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