2011 Fringe Performances & Children’s Play
Lost & Found Puppet Co.
Herban Adventures: A puppet and music fairytale “Lost in the forest, a chance encounter with a Dandelion turns one man’s world upside down. As he tries to find his way back to civilization, a cast of wild herbs changes his outlook on life. Devils Club, Milk Thistle, and Poppy all feature in this modern fairytale. While exploring the folklore and flora of the Pacific Coast forests, he learns that magic is real and begins to find himself again.”
Salmon Dance
Original Music by David McLey
Original Poem by Hannalore
Performed in Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia and The United States.
This half hour dance-music-poetry drama is staged around a 50’ (18m) inflatable salmon sculpture, a incredible sculpture that has its roots here on Haida Gwaii. In 1977, Evelyn Roth was invited to participate in an exchange of creative ideas on the day designated to commemorate the raising of Robert Davidson’s pole in Masset. As a result, she was inspired to to create and build her first large inflatable salmon.
Story Reading of ‘The Red Door’ by Carrie Elaine Chapple
Carrie Elaine Chapple, a recent resident of Haida Gwaii, has done numerous public readings, including the famed Duncan Garage, has numerous publications to her name, and is on the board of directors of the Haida Gwaii Arts Council.
Boffers!
Although it looks like violence, by adhering to some simple rules we can create a safe space to explore the martial virtues that are central to this game. Witness first-hand how some people really come alive when given the chance to battle in a safe way. Men and boys seem to be especially drawn to Boffer Battling, and this activity engages children and adults alike. Boffering teaches us how to own our own martial virtues while still walking the path of peace.
Bubbles
Bubbles are fun and they remind us of the impermanence of all things. These are the biggest bubbles you’ve ever seen! Don’t miss the bubble demonstration, and try your hand at making the biggest bubble of the day!
Ambiance
Clowning by Donette Farrell
Stilt Walking by Maggie Winston
Shadow Dancing
