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Artists Unite!

Join us for an evening of camaraderie, snacks and enriching conversations to ignite your creative spirit. Secure your tickets now and celebrate the power of process with us! Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Basic Training

Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story. "Amid the hype fuelled blast of any arts festival comes at least a dozen wheezing promises that here, at last, is The Next Big Thing. In the case of the unlawfully gifted Kahlil Ashanti, the promise happens, on this occasion, to be completely, marvellously true. This show is killer. Recently hit with a salvo of prestigious awards and breathless reviews worldwide, Ashanti performed with the flawless aplomb of a seasoned Broadway darling. Taking us through the tour of his theatrical duty as a US Air Force entertainer, Ashanti offers nothing but impeccable magic. His gift for dead-right mimicry is comparable to Eddie Murphy; his talent for seamless, feel-good melancholy brings Robin Williams to mind. It's essential viewing." -The Age, Melbourne Australia Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM. Accessible Performances Wednesday, April 17, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden is the Deaf Theatre Consultant. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator. Thursday, April 18, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden is the Deaf Theatre Consultant. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator.

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Close Talker w. Postdata

Close Talker  Postdata Tickets $22 in advance, $30 at the door.

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Dallas Alexander

Dallas Alexander + guests. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

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Escape Goat & Dead City Casuals Dual Single Release

Escape Goat  Dead City Casuals  Fools Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Expanse Lab - Contemporary dance technique and improvisation with Molly McDermott

Class begins with a simple, yet vigorous led warm-up designed to bring everyone into collective movement. This will lead into improvisations guided by imagery. We will continue by learning sequences of movement embracing the floor to start and ending in the air. Molly’s teaching is influenced by her training in Butoh, and a wide variety of contemporary and somatic techniques. Her class is built on the philosophy that dance class is a place to come together as a community while also a place to challenge and care for the body. Clothes comfortable for moving in and knee pads are a nice option. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Molly McDermott – Molly McDermott is a dance artist based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan. She has presented her own choreography at Vines Art Festival, 12 Minutes Max., Nextfest, Good Women’s Creative Incubator, Mile Zero Dance’s cabaret series and the Magpie Collection. She is the recipient of the Good Women New Work Award and is excited to premiere her newest work, in and out of dark, at Expanse.  Molly is thrilled to recently join Good Women Dance Collective this season as a collective artist and looks forward to future collaboration and expanding her practice amongst other brilliant artists. Alongside dance, Molly is a mother of two small humans and welcomes the gentle chaos that comes with balancing motherhood and everything else. Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews and Gabby Frykberg Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab - Intersections of Mind & Body

Tune into the body and release the mind. In this 2-hour workshop we’ll explore improvisational structures and meditative movement patterns. Inspired by her learnings from the Japanese performing arts, Mayumi will guide exercises that release the idea of self and aim to transcend space time. Let go of habitual patterning and planning to welcome new possibilities for expression. Expose your humanity in this mindful and improvised movement practice. Wear clothing you feel you can move easily in and a water bottle. You can choose to wear barefeet or socks. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Mayumi Lashbrook – Mayumi Lashbrook is a Japanese Canadian settler who seeks to expose, challenge, and rectify systems of oppression by creating innovative, introspective and inclusive dance theatre. She sees embodiment as at the crux of world making, creating opportunity for conscientious action. Her primary practices span performance, choreography, and education. Mayumi is the Artistic Director of Aeris Körper, mentee of Denise Fujiwara of Fujiwara Dance Inventions and has choreographed for Dusk Dances, Guelph Dance, and CanAsian Dance. Accessibility ASL Interpretation will be presented by Shelly Nafshi and Lacey Hews. Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab - Movement + Calligraphy Workshop

This workshop brings together the traditional art form of Japanese calligraphy with improvised dance, where participants embody the brushstrokes of a calligraphy piece they create. Derived from Shion’s own choreographic practice integrating calligraphy, this open-level workshop provides a fun, welcoming learning experience that generates community connection, taking intentional time to connect the mind and body. Please wear clothes that you feel comfortable moving in; socks and masks/face coverings optional. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Shion Skye Carter – Shion Skye Carter is a dance artist from Gifu, Japan, based in Vancouver, Canada. Through choreography hybridized with heritage art forms such as calligraphy, interacting with objects and design, Shion’s work is alive in content and multidisciplinary in form. Their movement utilizes a sensitive intensity, activating spaces to navigate the body’s complex internal and external worlds. Recent presentations include The Dance Centre (Vancouver), Tangente (Montréal), Kinetic Studio (Halifax), and Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto). Shion holds a BFA in Dance from SFU, and is the recipient of the Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award (2022) and the Chrystal Dance Prize (2023). Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab – How To Tour Your Work (And Not Go Broke In The Process) With S.E. Grummett

Class Description So you’re making a show (or maybe it’s already made) Well done! Claps for you. But now you want to take it places. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of touring across North America, going to the Edinburgh Fringe. Or touring to Australia and holding a koala. In this workshop, you will learn practical strategies on how to self-produce, fund, and tour your work nationally and internationally to some of the biggest festivals in the world (Edinburgh, Adelaide, the CAFF circuit and more). This workshop will teach you the tools you’ll need to take that show around the world and how to make it sexy to venues, audiences, industry and programmers (and not go broke in the process.) In this workshop, we’ll explore: A detailed roadmap of the national and international touring landscape in a post-pandemic environment How to pitch your work to venues and programmers Personalized feedback about how to market your existing (or future) show De-mystifying the big festivals (Edinburgh, Adelaide, and more) Strategies for self-producing and funding your show How to make your project appeal to grant committees, venues and programmers Marketing advice on how to stand out amongst thousands of other shows in a festival Advice on how to take care of yourself and your brain while on tour -Places near the Adelaide Fringe where you can hold a koala This workshop is for indie theatre makers, comedians, clowns, and any artists who have a new show (or are working on a new show) and are curious about touring. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor S.E. Grummett (they/them) is a queer, transgender theatre artist from Treaty 6 Territory/Saskatoon. Over the past 5 years, Grumms has created a body of original queer work and relentlessly toured it across Canada, USA, Australia, the UK and Europe, including Canada, US, UK, Europe and Australia. They are the co-creator of “SCUM: a manifesto”, “Girl in the Box”, “Pack Animals” and “Creepy Boys”. Their solo-show, “Something in the Water”, has toured around the world to queer audiences young and old. They have performed, self-produced and sold-out shows at the largest arts festivals in the world including the Edinburgh Fringe (2021, 2022, 2023), the Australian circuit (2021, 2023), Prague Quadrennial (2023), Latitude Festival UK (2023), STOFF Festival Stockholm (2022), Twin Cities Horror Festival (2021) and across Canada. Grumms recently returned for an award-winning season at the prestigious Summerhall venue at the Edinburgh Fringe with their new show, “Creepy Boys”. More info at www.sogladarts.ca Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews and Diane Deandrade. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Living Room Party

As we bid farewell to another unforgettable journey through the cosmos of Expanse, let's come together to celebrate the wonder and splendor of our adventure. Join us for the Expanse Living Room Party for an electrifying night of dance, music, monologues, poetry, drag and revelry! Featuring acts like:  New Work from Jameela McNeilExcerpt from El Funeral by Marina Mair featuring Phany Peña and Jason RomeroErin PettiforEli YaschukPhilip HackbornAmber BorotsikMusic Video Premiere from Just Moe Performance from Juno Nominee Josh Sahunta

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Kiddos Party!

Join us for a delightful party where kids, parents, and artists can all come together for games, treats, and endless fun suitable for all ages. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion—secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience! Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Kim Churchill w. guests

Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

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La Befana

Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost  Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.

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Land of Talk

Land of Talk w. Guests $20 in advance, $26 at the door

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Limbo of Lost Canvases ~ Josh Harnack Art Show

Josh Harnack Art Show  DJ Nathan Panousis Tickets $10 in advance, $18 at the door.

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Michel(le)

This first autobiographical solo by actor Joey Lespérance paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a marginal and courageous existence. Directed by Esther Duquette, this powerful statement brings to life the lost dream of Joey’s “bro-sister” Michel(le), who always wanted to be in theatre. May their memory shine on our stage to eclipse the injustice.

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Performance Lab Reframed

Join our workshop on collective creation and ensemble building! In this session, we'll explore the framework of how a new work unfolds, recognizing that each creation has its own unique voice. Throughout the workshop, we'll delve into various aspects of the collective creation process, including: Cultivating Tolerance for the Birthing Process: Develop a tolerance for the uncertainty, chaos and moments of challenge inherent in the creative process, and learn strategies for navigating through it Building Trust in Your Imagination: Discover techniques to trust your imagination and input that we are all making this up and that’s the fun of it! Redefining Success: Beautiful work is personal, it’s vulnerable and how do we measure success outside of a commercial lens? We will be sharing our alternative ways to measure success in the collective creation process beyond traditional metrics. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Prairie Psych w. Runway, Peace Within, Blume + DJ Gulzar

Runway  Peace Within  Blume  DJ Gulzar Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Reframe Perspective: Stories In Motion

In "Reframe Perspective: Stories in Motion," we embark on a captivating journey through the lens of dance, where narratives unfold and perceptions shift. This curated collection of performances delves deep into the human experience, exploring themes of transformation, fear, and cultural identity. Fairly Becoming by: Mayumi Lashbrook of Aeris Körper Uncertainty, doubt, grief. Striving. Failing. Trying again. Fairly Becoming is a dance theatre work that follows a woman finding herself in the face of climate crisis. She struggles to comprehend the vast complexities of our changing planet and her place within it.  When climate depression is rife, how does one awaken to make more conscious choices? Fairly Becoming is a questioning of the feelings and issues arising around the urgent and emerging topic. in and out of dark by: Molly McDermott with support from Good Women Dance Company in and out of dark is a playful exploration of darkness, nightmares, and our relationship with fear. Using some of the darker imagery from children’s stories we examine the sensations we experience when afraid. The collaborative work features performance by: Max Hanic, Alida Kendell, Tia Kushniruk, Molly McDermott, and Will Scott. Residuals (住み・墨) by: Shion Skye Carter Choreographed and performed by Shion Skye Carter, draws visual, sonic, and physical influences from Japanese calligraphy, integrated with dynamic choreography to reinterpret the traditional form through a contemporary lens. Calligraphy brush strokes inform Carter’s movement as they dance among hundreds of sheets of translucent paper, channeling moments and impressions from their childhood, while the lighting design evokes an abstracted memory of their Japanese grandparents’ rural home where many of the artist’s memories of domestic life and cultural rituals originate. These memories, alongside an investigation of fragmented feelings of "home" across continents, spark a journey of introspective self-discovery where the layers of her identity begin to unfurl. The work's title holds a double meaning: 住み /sumi/ = to reside in a place 墨 /sumi/ = ink Accessibilty March 29th, 7:30 PM, ASL Interpretation will be presented by Shelly Nafshi and Gabby Frykberg March 30th, 2:30 PM - Audio Description by Rebecca John and Jessica Glover Access Consultants:  Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program Connor Yuzwenko-Martin of The Invisible Practice Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Pay-What-You-Can: Supporting the Arts Together At Azimuth Theatre, we believe art should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why all of our tickets are based on a Pay-What-You-Can model. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we leave it up to you to determine the value of your experience. Suggested Ticket Price: $25 While we suggest a ticket price to help cover production costs and support our artists, we understand that this may not be feasible for everyone. Whether you can give more or less, what matters most to us is that you join us in experiencing the magic of theatre together. No matter the amount, your contribution is valued and appreciated. Your support enables us to create meaningful connections, spark important conversations, and inspire change through the power of storytelling. Accessible Performances March 29th – 7:30 PM  - ASL Interpreted March 30th – 2:30 PM  - Described Audio For more details on the accessibility features of Expanse, check out https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-access/ Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Reframed [Re]Mixer

Lets re-frame the community together! As we conclude our 2024 festival, join fellow artists who make up our Community Constellation and local artists for a celebratory mixer. It’s a chance to connect, share stories, and strengthen bonds within our vibrant community. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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The Adventure of Young Turtle by S.E. Grummett with music by Rae Spoon & Ruaridh MacDonald

The Adventure of Young Turtle is a queer- and trans-led musical for young audiences that incorporates large-scale puppetry, original music, and big questions about forging your identity’s path. Young Turtle, stuck between land and sea, feels they will never belong. After getting separated from their family, they meet all sorts of creatures: a butch shark, a genderfluid clownfish, a perpetually frightened eel, and many more. They teach Young Turtle important lessons about identity, being true to yourself, and the strength of community. With these new friends, Young Turtle navigates the vast and uncertain ocean to find their way home. What Is the Inspiration For Your Piece? Like the ocean, we know there are limitless possibilities of genders and expressions. And like the ocean, genders beyond the binary have been around forever. The creatures that Young Turtle encounters on their adventure are specifically selected because of the way they disrupt colonial conceptions of gender. We are curious about how nature and these non-human entities can teach us about queerness, adaptation, and the importance of community. In doing so, we hope to show gender-diverse, trans, and questioning youth that a life of celebration is possible and waiting for them - and that all of us can find wonder and inspiration in the many differences that make us unique. Artist Credits: Created by - S.E. GrummettMusic by - Rae Spoon With Original Songs by - Alyssa Billingsley, Mitchell Larson, Katie Moore & Tiffany ThomasEnsemble - Ali Deregt, Émanuel Dubbeldam, Oli Guselle & Logan StefuraDirector - Jay NorthcottDramaturg - Yvette NolanMusic Director - Ruaridh MacDonaldStage Manager - Jalisa GoniePuppet Builders - Ali Deregt, S.E. Grummett, Rowan Pantel & Monica IlaSet Design - Even GilchristLighting Design - Amberlin HsuCostume Design - Logan Martin-Arcand Technical Director - Frances GirardProducer - Mac BrockSound Designer - Sam Kruger Special thanks to:  University of SaskatchewanPersephone TheatreSum TheatreQuest TheatreThe Old Trout Puppet WorkshopConrad BelauJamie Tognazzini Accessibilty March 28, 7:30 PM -  ASL Interpretation will be presented by Lacey Hews and Diane Deandrade Access Consultants: Thurga Kanagasekarampillai Chris Dodd March 31st - 2:30 PM - Audio Description by Ellen Chorley and Rochelle Laplante Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Pay-What-You-Can: Supporting the Arts Together At Azimuth Theatre, we believe art should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why all of our tickets are based on a Pay-What-You-Can model. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we leave it up to you to determine the value of your experience. Suggested Ticket Price: $25 While we suggest a ticket price to help cover production costs and support our artists, we understand that this may not be feasible for everyone. Whether you can give more or less, what matters most to us is that you join us in experiencing the magic of theatre together. No matter the amount, your contribution is valued and appreciated. Your support enables us to create meaningful connections, spark important conversations, and inspire change through the power of storytelling. Accessible Performances March 28th – 7:30 PM - ASL Interpreted March 31st – 2:30 PM - Described Audio & Relaxed Performance  For more details on the accessibility features of Expanse, check out https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-access/ Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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The Little Mermaid

The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and relevant story. The Broadway production opened on January 10, 2008, running for 685 performances before closing on August 30, 2009. The stage musical was adapted for middle school children as The Little Mermaid JR. in 2012. The full-length show was then revised and enjoyed sold-out productions in Holland, Moscow, and Tokyo. The Little Mermaid continues to charm audiences around the globe. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Trout Stanley

Trout Stanley, by Claudia Dey, is about three people who confuse codependency for cooperation and affliction for affection. An eccentric, captivating story in which the biggest catch of all is love.

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Join us for an evening of camaraderie, snacks and enriching conversations to ignite your creative spirit. Secure your tickets now and celebrate the power of process with us! Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Basic Training

Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story. "Amid the hype fuelled blast of any arts festival comes at least a dozen wheezing promises that here, at last, is The Next Big Thing. In the case of the unlawfully gifted Kahlil Ashanti, the promise happens, on this occasion, to be completely, marvellously true. This show is killer. Recently hit with a salvo of prestigious awards and breathless reviews worldwide, Ashanti performed with the flawless aplomb of a seasoned Broadway darling. Taking us through the tour of his theatrical duty as a US Air Force entertainer, Ashanti offers nothing but impeccable magic. His gift for dead-right mimicry is comparable to Eddie Murphy; his talent for seamless, feel-good melancholy brings Robin Williams to mind. It's essential viewing." -The Age, Melbourne Australia Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM. Accessible Performances Wednesday, April 17, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden is the Deaf Theatre Consultant. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator. Thursday, April 18, 20:00 ASL Interpreted Performance. Thurga Kanagasekarampillai will be the on-stage deaf interpreter. Ebony Gooden is the Deaf Theatre Consultant. Robyn Lavender is the Sign Language Coordinator.

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Close Talker w. Postdata

Close Talker  Postdata Tickets $22 in advance, $30 at the door.

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Dallas Alexander

Dallas Alexander + guests. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

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Escape Goat & Dead City Casuals Dual Single Release

Escape Goat  Dead City Casuals  Fools Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Expanse Lab - Contemporary dance technique and improvisation with Molly McDermott

Class begins with a simple, yet vigorous led warm-up designed to bring everyone into collective movement. This will lead into improvisations guided by imagery. We will continue by learning sequences of movement embracing the floor to start and ending in the air. Molly’s teaching is influenced by her training in Butoh, and a wide variety of contemporary and somatic techniques. Her class is built on the philosophy that dance class is a place to come together as a community while also a place to challenge and care for the body. Clothes comfortable for moving in and knee pads are a nice option. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Molly McDermott – Molly McDermott is a dance artist based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan. She has presented her own choreography at Vines Art Festival, 12 Minutes Max., Nextfest, Good Women’s Creative Incubator, Mile Zero Dance’s cabaret series and the Magpie Collection. She is the recipient of the Good Women New Work Award and is excited to premiere her newest work, in and out of dark, at Expanse.  Molly is thrilled to recently join Good Women Dance Collective this season as a collective artist and looks forward to future collaboration and expanding her practice amongst other brilliant artists. Alongside dance, Molly is a mother of two small humans and welcomes the gentle chaos that comes with balancing motherhood and everything else. Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews and Gabby Frykberg Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab - Intersections of Mind & Body

Tune into the body and release the mind. In this 2-hour workshop we’ll explore improvisational structures and meditative movement patterns. Inspired by her learnings from the Japanese performing arts, Mayumi will guide exercises that release the idea of self and aim to transcend space time. Let go of habitual patterning and planning to welcome new possibilities for expression. Expose your humanity in this mindful and improvised movement practice. Wear clothing you feel you can move easily in and a water bottle. You can choose to wear barefeet or socks. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Mayumi Lashbrook – Mayumi Lashbrook is a Japanese Canadian settler who seeks to expose, challenge, and rectify systems of oppression by creating innovative, introspective and inclusive dance theatre. She sees embodiment as at the crux of world making, creating opportunity for conscientious action. Her primary practices span performance, choreography, and education. Mayumi is the Artistic Director of Aeris Körper, mentee of Denise Fujiwara of Fujiwara Dance Inventions and has choreographed for Dusk Dances, Guelph Dance, and CanAsian Dance. Accessibility ASL Interpretation will be presented by Shelly Nafshi and Lacey Hews. Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab - Movement + Calligraphy Workshop

This workshop brings together the traditional art form of Japanese calligraphy with improvised dance, where participants embody the brushstrokes of a calligraphy piece they create. Derived from Shion’s own choreographic practice integrating calligraphy, this open-level workshop provides a fun, welcoming learning experience that generates community connection, taking intentional time to connect the mind and body. Please wear clothes that you feel comfortable moving in; socks and masks/face coverings optional. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor Shion Skye Carter – Shion Skye Carter is a dance artist from Gifu, Japan, based in Vancouver, Canada. Through choreography hybridized with heritage art forms such as calligraphy, interacting with objects and design, Shion’s work is alive in content and multidisciplinary in form. Their movement utilizes a sensitive intensity, activating spaces to navigate the body’s complex internal and external worlds. Recent presentations include The Dance Centre (Vancouver), Tangente (Montréal), Kinetic Studio (Halifax), and Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto). Shion holds a BFA in Dance from SFU, and is the recipient of the Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award (2022) and the Chrystal Dance Prize (2023). Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Lab – How To Tour Your Work (And Not Go Broke In The Process) With S.E. Grummett

Class Description So you’re making a show (or maybe it’s already made) Well done! Claps for you. But now you want to take it places. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of touring across North America, going to the Edinburgh Fringe. Or touring to Australia and holding a koala. In this workshop, you will learn practical strategies on how to self-produce, fund, and tour your work nationally and internationally to some of the biggest festivals in the world (Edinburgh, Adelaide, the CAFF circuit and more). This workshop will teach you the tools you’ll need to take that show around the world and how to make it sexy to venues, audiences, industry and programmers (and not go broke in the process.) In this workshop, we’ll explore: A detailed roadmap of the national and international touring landscape in a post-pandemic environment How to pitch your work to venues and programmers Personalized feedback about how to market your existing (or future) show De-mystifying the big festivals (Edinburgh, Adelaide, and more) Strategies for self-producing and funding your show How to make your project appeal to grant committees, venues and programmers Marketing advice on how to stand out amongst thousands of other shows in a festival Advice on how to take care of yourself and your brain while on tour -Places near the Adelaide Fringe where you can hold a koala This workshop is for indie theatre makers, comedians, clowns, and any artists who have a new show (or are working on a new show) and are curious about touring. *Masks are encouraged but optional.  About Your Lab Instructor S.E. Grummett (they/them) is a queer, transgender theatre artist from Treaty 6 Territory/Saskatoon. Over the past 5 years, Grumms has created a body of original queer work and relentlessly toured it across Canada, USA, Australia, the UK and Europe, including Canada, US, UK, Europe and Australia. They are the co-creator of “SCUM: a manifesto”, “Girl in the Box”, “Pack Animals” and “Creepy Boys”. Their solo-show, “Something in the Water”, has toured around the world to queer audiences young and old. They have performed, self-produced and sold-out shows at the largest arts festivals in the world including the Edinburgh Fringe (2021, 2022, 2023), the Australian circuit (2021, 2023), Prague Quadrennial (2023), Latitude Festival UK (2023), STOFF Festival Stockholm (2022), Twin Cities Horror Festival (2021) and across Canada. Grumms recently returned for an award-winning season at the prestigious Summerhall venue at the Edinburgh Fringe with their new show, “Creepy Boys”. More info at www.sogladarts.ca Accessibility ASL Interpretation by Lacey Hews and Diane Deandrade. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Expanse Living Room Party

As we bid farewell to another unforgettable journey through the cosmos of Expanse, let's come together to celebrate the wonder and splendor of our adventure. Join us for the Expanse Living Room Party for an electrifying night of dance, music, monologues, poetry, drag and revelry! Featuring acts like:  New Work from Jameela McNeilExcerpt from El Funeral by Marina Mair featuring Phany Peña and Jason RomeroErin PettiforEli YaschukPhilip HackbornAmber BorotsikMusic Video Premiere from Just Moe Performance from Juno Nominee Josh Sahunta

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Kiddos Party!

Join us for a delightful party where kids, parents, and artists can all come together for games, treats, and endless fun suitable for all ages. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion—secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience! Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Kim Churchill w. guests

Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

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L'UniTheatre

La Befana

Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost  Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.

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Land of Talk

Land of Talk w. Guests $20 in advance, $26 at the door

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Limbo of Lost Canvases ~ Josh Harnack Art Show

Josh Harnack Art Show  DJ Nathan Panousis Tickets $10 in advance, $18 at the door.

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L'UniTheatre

Michel(le)

This first autobiographical solo by actor Joey Lespérance paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a marginal and courageous existence. Directed by Esther Duquette, this powerful statement brings to life the lost dream of Joey’s “bro-sister” Michel(le), who always wanted to be in theatre. May their memory shine on our stage to eclipse the injustice.

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Performance Lab Reframed

Join our workshop on collective creation and ensemble building! In this session, we'll explore the framework of how a new work unfolds, recognizing that each creation has its own unique voice. Throughout the workshop, we'll delve into various aspects of the collective creation process, including: Cultivating Tolerance for the Birthing Process: Develop a tolerance for the uncertainty, chaos and moments of challenge inherent in the creative process, and learn strategies for navigating through it Building Trust in Your Imagination: Discover techniques to trust your imagination and input that we are all making this up and that’s the fun of it! Redefining Success: Beautiful work is personal, it’s vulnerable and how do we measure success outside of a commercial lens? We will be sharing our alternative ways to measure success in the collective creation process beyond traditional metrics. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Prairie Psych w. Runway, Peace Within, Blume + DJ Gulzar

Runway  Peace Within  Blume  DJ Gulzar Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Reframe Perspective: Stories In Motion

In "Reframe Perspective: Stories in Motion," we embark on a captivating journey through the lens of dance, where narratives unfold and perceptions shift. This curated collection of performances delves deep into the human experience, exploring themes of transformation, fear, and cultural identity. Fairly Becoming by: Mayumi Lashbrook of Aeris Körper Uncertainty, doubt, grief. Striving. Failing. Trying again. Fairly Becoming is a dance theatre work that follows a woman finding herself in the face of climate crisis. She struggles to comprehend the vast complexities of our changing planet and her place within it.  When climate depression is rife, how does one awaken to make more conscious choices? Fairly Becoming is a questioning of the feelings and issues arising around the urgent and emerging topic. in and out of dark by: Molly McDermott with support from Good Women Dance Company in and out of dark is a playful exploration of darkness, nightmares, and our relationship with fear. Using some of the darker imagery from children’s stories we examine the sensations we experience when afraid. The collaborative work features performance by: Max Hanic, Alida Kendell, Tia Kushniruk, Molly McDermott, and Will Scott. Residuals (住み・墨) by: Shion Skye Carter Choreographed and performed by Shion Skye Carter, draws visual, sonic, and physical influences from Japanese calligraphy, integrated with dynamic choreography to reinterpret the traditional form through a contemporary lens. Calligraphy brush strokes inform Carter’s movement as they dance among hundreds of sheets of translucent paper, channeling moments and impressions from their childhood, while the lighting design evokes an abstracted memory of their Japanese grandparents’ rural home where many of the artist’s memories of domestic life and cultural rituals originate. These memories, alongside an investigation of fragmented feelings of "home" across continents, spark a journey of introspective self-discovery where the layers of her identity begin to unfurl. The work's title holds a double meaning: 住み /sumi/ = to reside in a place 墨 /sumi/ = ink Accessibilty March 29th, 7:30 PM, ASL Interpretation will be presented by Shelly Nafshi and Gabby Frykberg March 30th, 2:30 PM - Audio Description by Rebecca John and Jessica Glover Access Consultants:  Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program Connor Yuzwenko-Martin of The Invisible Practice Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Pay-What-You-Can: Supporting the Arts Together At Azimuth Theatre, we believe art should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why all of our tickets are based on a Pay-What-You-Can model. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we leave it up to you to determine the value of your experience. Suggested Ticket Price: $25 While we suggest a ticket price to help cover production costs and support our artists, we understand that this may not be feasible for everyone. Whether you can give more or less, what matters most to us is that you join us in experiencing the magic of theatre together. No matter the amount, your contribution is valued and appreciated. Your support enables us to create meaningful connections, spark important conversations, and inspire change through the power of storytelling. Accessible Performances March 29th – 7:30 PM  - ASL Interpreted March 30th – 2:30 PM  - Described Audio For more details on the accessibility features of Expanse, check out https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-access/ Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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Reframed [Re]Mixer

Lets re-frame the community together! As we conclude our 2024 festival, join fellow artists who make up our Community Constellation and local artists for a celebratory mixer. It’s a chance to connect, share stories, and strengthen bonds within our vibrant community. Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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The Adventure of Young Turtle by S.E. Grummett with music by Rae Spoon & Ruaridh MacDonald

The Adventure of Young Turtle is a queer- and trans-led musical for young audiences that incorporates large-scale puppetry, original music, and big questions about forging your identity’s path. Young Turtle, stuck between land and sea, feels they will never belong. After getting separated from their family, they meet all sorts of creatures: a butch shark, a genderfluid clownfish, a perpetually frightened eel, and many more. They teach Young Turtle important lessons about identity, being true to yourself, and the strength of community. With these new friends, Young Turtle navigates the vast and uncertain ocean to find their way home. What Is the Inspiration For Your Piece? Like the ocean, we know there are limitless possibilities of genders and expressions. And like the ocean, genders beyond the binary have been around forever. The creatures that Young Turtle encounters on their adventure are specifically selected because of the way they disrupt colonial conceptions of gender. We are curious about how nature and these non-human entities can teach us about queerness, adaptation, and the importance of community. In doing so, we hope to show gender-diverse, trans, and questioning youth that a life of celebration is possible and waiting for them - and that all of us can find wonder and inspiration in the many differences that make us unique. Artist Credits: Created by - S.E. GrummettMusic by - Rae Spoon With Original Songs by - Alyssa Billingsley, Mitchell Larson, Katie Moore & Tiffany ThomasEnsemble - Ali Deregt, Émanuel Dubbeldam, Oli Guselle & Logan StefuraDirector - Jay NorthcottDramaturg - Yvette NolanMusic Director - Ruaridh MacDonaldStage Manager - Jalisa GoniePuppet Builders - Ali Deregt, S.E. Grummett, Rowan Pantel & Monica IlaSet Design - Even GilchristLighting Design - Amberlin HsuCostume Design - Logan Martin-Arcand Technical Director - Frances GirardProducer - Mac BrockSound Designer - Sam Kruger Special thanks to:  University of SaskatchewanPersephone TheatreSum TheatreQuest TheatreThe Old Trout Puppet WorkshopConrad BelauJamie Tognazzini Accessibilty March 28, 7:30 PM -  ASL Interpretation will be presented by Lacey Hews and Diane Deandrade Access Consultants: Thurga Kanagasekarampillai Chris Dodd March 31st - 2:30 PM - Audio Description by Ellen Chorley and Rochelle Laplante Festival Access Coordinator: Carly Neis Pay-What-You-Can: Supporting the Arts Together At Azimuth Theatre, we believe art should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why all of our tickets are based on a Pay-What-You-Can model. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we leave it up to you to determine the value of your experience. Suggested Ticket Price: $25 While we suggest a ticket price to help cover production costs and support our artists, we understand that this may not be feasible for everyone. Whether you can give more or less, what matters most to us is that you join us in experiencing the magic of theatre together. No matter the amount, your contribution is valued and appreciated. Your support enables us to create meaningful connections, spark important conversations, and inspire change through the power of storytelling. Accessible Performances March 28th – 7:30 PM - ASL Interpreted March 31st – 2:30 PM - Described Audio & Relaxed Performance  For more details on the accessibility features of Expanse, check out https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-access/ Find more information about Expanse 2024 here: https://azimuththeatre.com/expanse-2024/ Donate to Azimuth Theatre

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The Little Mermaid

The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and relevant story. The Broadway production opened on January 10, 2008, running for 685 performances before closing on August 30, 2009. The stage musical was adapted for middle school children as The Little Mermaid JR. in 2012. The full-length show was then revised and enjoyed sold-out productions in Holland, Moscow, and Tokyo. The Little Mermaid continues to charm audiences around the globe. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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L'UniTheatre

Trout Stanley

Trout Stanley, by Claudia Dey, is about three people who confuse codependency for cooperation and affliction for affection. An eccentric, captivating story in which the biggest catch of all is love.

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