LOTD: IGNITE! Sets The Cultch On Fire

IGNITE! Sets The Cultch On Fire

Every year, for one week, The Cultch is taken over and transformed by young people. Hundreds of youth are involved in what has grown to be Vancouver’s largest youth-driven arts festival. The festival includes showcases in music, dance, and spoken word, the world premiere of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring diverse forms of entertainment, and much more. All of this is created by local artists between the ages of 13-24. During the festival, IGNITE! events happen all over The Cultch’s facilities such as the Historic Theatre, the Vancity Cultre Lab, the main lobby and the café galleries.

Literally every aspect of the festival is youth-driven, produced by the Cultch’s Youth Panel. From media relations and promotion, to stage managing and running the lighting and sound boards, there are countless ways to become involved, whether on stage or behind the scenes. This year’s festival is taking place from May 14th to May 19th. Contact Youth Program Manager, Robert Leveroos, at robert@thecultch.com to learn more.

We sat down with talented 16 year old Lili Robinson, who not only spoke about the festival but gave us a taste of her work. She's performing in the festival's Tuesday night spoken word event.


http://www.igniteyouthfest.ca/

Theatre: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot opens next week!

After two thousand years of vilification, Judas Iscariot exits purgatory to stand trial. In the courtroom, Judas finally gives his side of the story, with his peers - Jesus and Pontius Pilate - acting as witnesses. Historical luminaries like Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan are also called upon to give expert testimony in this hip, twentieth century examination of the most famous double-cross in the book. The production uses impertinent humour and scathing satire to negotiate the thorny issues of forgiveness, mercy, and eternal damnation. Equal parts philosophy, entertainment, and spiritual exploration, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot ensures the audience will find fertile ground for discussion well after the show ends.      When it originally opened off-Broadway in 2005, Stephen Adly Guirgis'  work was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. With five cutting edge theatre companies (Neworld Theatre, Pacific Theatre, The Cultch, Rumble Productions, and Pound of Flesh) involved in its Vancouver incarnation, Last Days represents a truly collaborative effort utilizing some of Vancouver's best talents.      STRONGEST POSSIBLE LANGUAGE WARNING.       Around the net: Georgia Straight Preview Curtain Up Review of the 2005 New York Production  The Telegraph review of the 2008 London production  West End Theatre's 2008 production of Last Days in London, UK Presented with Rumble Productions as part of the 2012 TREMORS Festival   THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT  By Stephen Adly Guirgis Produced by Pound of Flesh Theatre in association with  Pacific Theatre and Neworld Theatre WHEN: April 10 - 15, 17 - 21: 8PM, April 14, 21: 2PM WHERE: Historic Theatre at The Cultch ADDED VALUE: Post-show talkbacks  Apr 12 8PM, Apr 14 2PM, Apr 17 8PM. TICKETS: From $16! Visit us online  or call The Cultch Box Office at 604.251.1363,  or visit us in person at 1895 Venables Street. BOX OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 6pm; Sat: 12pm - 4pm  (Note, the box office will be closed Friday, April 6th for Good Friday).

Special Event: Culture Crawl Preview @ the Cultch

 Yes, it's that time of year again! The East Culture Crawl is almost here and tonight is your chance to have a sneak peak, featuring the work of local artists Felicity Don (see her piece below), Karen Moe, Robertson Smyth and more. Tonight's event happens between 6-8 but the exhibition will be available for viewing from November 9 to the 27th.

Kitty in a Blue Dress - Felicity Don

Theatre: "Yippies in Love" Take Over Cultch

Yippies In Love will be remounting at the Vancouver East Cultch's Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street & Victoria Drive) from Wednesday June 22, 2011 to Sunday July 3, 2011  

Tickets available at the box office starting May 23rd 2011.

Tickets for this production may only be bought through the Cultch box office.

Please call the Theatre In the Raw office number @ 604 708-5448 or 604 708-5477 for further information.

The play had to be post-poned from its originally scheduled March opening date when the musical's lead, Steve Maddock had to fly east for urgent family matters.
EMAIL:  theatreintheraw@telus.net
WEBSITE: www.theatreintheraw.ca

Yippies In Love

(Borrowed from a true story.)

Opening Wednesday June 22, 2011 to Sunday July 3, 2011 at the Vancouver East Cultch's Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street & Victoria Drive). Tickets available at the box office starting May 23rd 2011.

More info in this story we did on Yippies earlier in the blog here >>>

Theatre: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ The Cultch

Starring Gabrielle Rose,
Kevin McNulty,
Meg Roe, Craig Erickson
Directed by John Wright

Meet George and Martha.  Come over for a few drinks.
Stay for a boozy little game of "Get the Guests."
You'll never forget it.

Get Ready for the Fun and Games...

Dec 27, 2009 to
Jan 17, 2010

The Cultch

For Tickets
visit Tickets Tonight

if online tickets are sold out, please call the Cultch: 604...

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Special Event: Microscopic, No Hitting & Velour Bunker @ The Cultch

Get to The Cultch on Sunday, September 27th for the second installment of Vancouver's newest, raddest performing arts series.
Cultch Curator in Residence, Aaron Joyce, brings a night of improvised music and dance:
The Microscopic CD release party (guitar, cello, weissenborn, tabla...what?)
No Hitting (7 dancers + 7 musicians = total madness)
Velour Bunker (Leah Abramson, Jeff Younger and Tommy Babin interpret the songs of Nico)Sunday, September 27th 2009
The VanCity Culture Lab @ The Cultch
Show starts at 7:30pm SHARP!$10 (cheap!)
Listen to Aaron talk about the show and his curatorship with Lisa Christiansen on CBC Radio 3 this evening (Friday) at 5:30pm. http://radio3.cbc.ca/See you on Sunday!