a christmas gift

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
from THE RAT’S TREPAK
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Photo by Garfield Lambert
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
"CHRISTMAS GIFT A FAMILY TREAT"
"…interspersed with spritely dancing and poetry,
A CHRISTMAS GIFT is both enjoyable and
cultivated. With costumes and masks, they tell
stories in a wonderfully original way – gifts given
taken on an entirely new meaning. What better
way to show the meaning of Christmas than to
share memorable stories…"
THE CALGARY SUN
from THE LEGEND OF OLD BEFANA
FOR GRADES ECS - 6
"There's a rat in Alberta. He's big, he has a long,
pink tail that he can use like a whip, and he does
an energetic trepak."
THE CALGARY HERALD
LENGTH: 50-MINUTES, PLUS 10-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD
SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Multi-cultural heritage, audience-participation, poetry,
music, mask-making, dance, language arts, traditions, social studies
FESTIVAL AND FAMILY AUDIENCE VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND 90-MINUTE
PRESENTATION (WITH 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES)
A CHRISTMAS GIFT: The Christmas Season is a time for remembering, for
excitement, for gleeful feelings, and A CHRISTMAS GIFT is just that. This
multi-cultural look at the traditions and stories that have a warmed the
hearts of generations for hundreds of years, comes to you with garlands of
holly, glittering lights, richly-colored costumes, lively dances and charming
characters and will win the hearts of young and old alike. A dancing horse
with jingle bells, a chimney sweep, Old Befana – who can never find the Baby
King – a trepak danced by the only Rat found in Alberta, leaping over his tail,
a carol – danced – by everyone – all add their sparkle to this Season of Joy!
"You had a captive audience!"
Principal, ALEX MUNRO SCHOOL, Calgary, Alberta
"You've started a tradition!"
Theatre Director, HORIZON STAGE, Spruce Grove, Alberta
"It's very hard not to laugh when Mr. Greenwood is laughing."
Jenny Murphy, Calgary, Alberta
Moving the Human Spirit!
INFORMATION SHEET
Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities!
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!
TITLE OF SHOW(S):
LENGTH OF SHOW(S):
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
50-minutes, plus 10-minutes for Question Period
[see enclosed tech sheet]
THEME [describe in one sentence]: This show is a multicultural celebration of Christmas!
CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: A CHRISTMAS GIFT is a look at many stories, dances, carols, poems and theatre pieces from around the world, mostly the Western, European World, but none-the-less
international in scope. A Rat, the only one in or from Alberta, dances a wild Trepak; “The Legend of Old Befana”
romps through the audiences with her frantic broom dusting even the heads of unsuspecting audience-members; a Jingle-Bell Horse dances its clip-clop way into the audiences’ hearts. It’s a show for and about Christmas
and what it means to give, not tangible things, but the intangible gifts of enjoyment, caring and sharing.
GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To put a real meaning back into Christmas without preaching.
POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: That Christmas is fun, an optimistic time for real sharing
of feelings and hopes and dreams, a time for feeling good about everyone.
CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and Family audiences.
Also available in school version of 50-minutes.
PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: Magnificent costumes, lively dances, singing, theatre skills,
story-telling, projections [depends on version on tour], a Victorian-like, pop-up Christmas-card-like set in deep
green velvet hung with garlands of silver and holly, topped with a sparkling globe of twinkling Christmas lights,
handsome animal masks, beautifully detailed hand props – all go into making this show a visual and heartwarming experience.
TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival and Family audiences, young people and all those young at heart. We have noticed, over the years, that seniors greatly love this show.
CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor) and [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor)
LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English; songs in French, German and Spanish
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
Poster blanks
Coloured slides
Video-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats]
Black and White photos
Preview articles
Reviews
Letters from sponsors
Letters from children
Teacher evaluations
more...
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show was
premiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos’ Subscription Seasons and has been maintained as a Calgary tradition
for 12 years!. It has been performed for several seasons at HORIZON STAGE in Spruce Grove, Alberta, has performed at the BANFF FINE ARTS CENTRE, for ARTS JASPER, for ALLIANCE ARTS COUNCIL, not to mention
literally hundreds of school shows, community presentations and televised clips.
REFERENCES FOR SHOW:
Kurt Bagnell, THE BANFF FINE ARTS CENTRE, Banff, Alberta
Director, HORIZON STAGE, Spruce Grove, Alberta
Helen Schwarz, ARTS JASPER, Jasper, Alberta
Executive Director, ALLIANCE ARTS COUNCIL, Alliance, Alberta
WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:
quality, professional, high-energy, skilled, remarkable, colourful, rich, tapestry, bright, delightful, attractive, enchanting, winsome, spectacular, vibrant, mosaic, twinkling, sparkling, wonderful, magically, memorable, traditional,
warm, gorgeous
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Administrative Assistant
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
130 Sunset Way
Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0
TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351
FAX 403-931-1534
e-mail: [email protected]
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Technical Requirements for School Performances
1.
Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment
and the floor to be clean upon arrival.
2.
The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely
no use of gym equipment or balls!
Set-up Time Required:
Two hours and 30-minutes
Take-out Time Required: One hour and 15-minutes
Helpers:
Two - four helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos
upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same
helpers are required to assist in packing up after the
performance.
Performing Area Required: Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall
floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x
8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the
reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden
floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.
Dressing Area Required:
A quick-change area immediately adjacent to the performing
area. If the gym has a stage with a front curtain, this can
usually be used for dressing. A gym-storage room that is
clean and spacious is suitable.
Electrical Requirements: One 110-volt circuit for sound
system and two additional,
separate 110-volt circuits for
lights.
Other Requirements:
One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x
0.6m (2')W for sound equip.
Enough chairs for school staff
and guests.
Benches for older students (if
available).
Contact: 1-800-743-3351
to 110 V outlet
to 110 V outlet
to 110 V outlet
Table for Sound
1'
3'
0.5m
1m
12'
24'
SCALE
4m
8m
Sun.Ergos set-up for A Christmas Gift in School gymnasiums
Students seated on floor
Bose speakers
Benches for older students
Low level lights 750w each
Chairs for teachers, guests & Sun.Ergos props
8' and 6' book-flats
Table or 2 desks provided by school
Table for Sound
2' and 5' book-flats
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
.Design by Robert Greenwood
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
presents
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
with
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
OVERTURE / INTRODUCTION
THE CHIMNEY SWEEP
Choreographed to GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE!, traditional Latin/German Carol, by Dana Luebke
A PRESENT FROM JOAO, a Portuguese Christmas story by Jan Balet
Costume by Deirdre Spencer
FUM, FUM, FUM, Spanish (Catalan) Carol
IHR KINDERLEIN, KOMMET, German Carol
[or] W ZTOBIE LEZY, Polish Carol
IL EST NE LE DIVIN ENFANT, French Carol
[or] VESELJE TI NAVJESCUJEM, Croatian Carol
THE LEGEND OF OLD BEFANA, retold by Tomie De Paola
THE LEGEND OF OLD BEFANA, copyright @ 1980 by Tomie De Paola, performed by permission of Harcourt Brace & Company. CAUTION: All
rights, including professional, amateur, motion picture, recitation, lecturing, public reading, radio broadcasting, and television are strictly
reserved. Inquiries on all rights should be addressed to
Harcourt Brace & Company, Orlando, FL 32887-6777
Costumes by Carol Case
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS by Valerie North
DECK THE HALL WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY, Traditional Welsh Carol
Choreographed by Dana Luebke
Costume by Carol Case
THE WHITE BEAR, Norwegian legend
TREPAK from THE NUTCRACKER composed by P. I. Tchaikovsky
Choreographed by Dana Luebke
Mask by Roy Small
Costume by Carol Case
WE, THREE KINGS, OF ORIENT ARE, Medieval French Carol
Staged by Robert Greenwood and Dana Luebke
Masks by Roy Small
DIN DAN DON, Voice-over of words from traditional Polish Carol
THE STORKE
A Christmas Ballad from the Flyleaf of King Edward VI's Prayer-Book, 1549
Costume and Mask by Roy Small
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement C. Moore
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, arranged by Andrew Kazdin
Choreographed by Dana Luebke, with help from the audience
SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered, non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction of
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE
ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED
NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-269-1896
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT