Two Planks and a Passion Theatre announced its 17th season recently and will present two large-scale outdoor productions, “Off the Grid”, on the grounds of The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts in the summer of 2008.
Running from July 1 until Aug. 17, the Company will look to build on the overwhelming success of its first outdoor season in 2007, which featured its critically acclaimed production of Rick Chafe’s The Odyssey.
“Our 2007 season surpassed our most optimistic expectations, artistically and otherwise,” says Artistic Director Ken Schwartz, who will direct both productions in 2008. Schwartz said, “the incredible response we had to our production of The Odyssey made us realize we had embarked on a very special creative journey - one that is challenging, unique, and fulfilling for audience and performer alike.”
In 2008, the Company will present Thornton Wilder’s classic Our Town from July 1 to July 27, staged in the forest adjacent to the Centre, as well as the world premiere of Jerome: The Historical Spectacle by Ami McKay, bestselling author of The Birth House. Jerome: The Historical Spectacle, based on a true story of the mysterious man who washed ashore at Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia in 1863, previews Aug. 1 and runs until Aug. 17.
“Both plays have great resonance with each other,” Schwartz said, “as they’re both moving explorations of love and loss against the backdrop of a small town 100 years ago. Each evokes a time and place that richly resonates with our rural context. They’re perfect companions in this special season.”
Both productions will be staged in daylight hours (2 p.m. and 6 p.m.) and feature some of the finest performers and creative artists working in Canada today. Zuppa Circus Theatre Company will return to the Ross Creek Centre as Company-in-Residence for the 2008 season, as well as 20 other Canadian performers, designers and crew.
Special advance season tickets called Double Plays can be ordered by calling 582-3842 or visiting
www.twoplanks.ca. A variety of Escape to the Country Theatre Packages will be available.
“We’re all tremendously excited by what we have to offer in 2008,” Schwartz said. “The Ross Creek Centre and the grounds that surround it are the perfect backdrop for a unique marriage of nature and the imagination. Every performance is unique.”
For more information on the Season or photos, contact June Granger at 902-582-3842 or pr@artscentre.ca or visit
www.twoplanks.ca.
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, (RCCA) an education and development centre for the arts, is now taking registrations for March Break 2008. Take advantage of the early bird discount or become a member for even more savings.
Gift certificates can also be purchased for March Break and SummerArts programs for that special child in your life.
RCCA is also calling for visual art, new media and craft artist submissions for their April Gallery Group Show for their 2008-2009 season.
Bookmobile returns to the Canning Lions Hall Tues., Jan. 8 at 7-8 p.m.
Northeast Kings Educational Centre: Reminder to students; it’s that time of year when students tend to bring in their Christmas gifts to show friends.
However, the school is not responsible for lost items and is asking students not to bring valuables such as iPods and digital cameras as they can become lost or stolen and many are never recovered.
There will be a high school dance Thurs., Jan. 10 at 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Mrs. Cameron’s Family Studies department is seeking donations of any colour or type thread for sewing projects.
Ms. Brothers’s English department is looking for magazines suitable for classroom use like Canadian Living and Chatelaine with subject matter pertaining to: food and recipes, parenting, cars, wildlife, and sports.
Yearbooks are available for only $35; contact Ms. Whitman in the library.
The Home and School Council encourages parents, guardians and staff to participate in discussions with topics relevant to the school during monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings generally run for one-and-a-half hours each and begin at 7 p.m. in the library.
The Home and School has extended ticket sales on a jelly cupboard with a draw date of Thurs., Feb. 14.
Spirit Gear sale at NKEC include: Hoodies at $25, sweatpants $20, PJ pants $20 and T-shirts $7 and water bottles $7 each.
Glooscap Elementary School: there will be an assembly Tues., Jan. 15 and an in-service Mon., Jan. 21.
Students are encouraged to check the lost and found periodically for lost or misplaced items.
The Library is also participating in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards for Grades 4 and 5. Students must read five specified books and vote on their favorite. Prizes for participants will be provided in the spring.
