A Dance With Fate
In addition to the perennial audience favorite - its popular evening of one-act plays - Theatre on the Edge will be mounting a unique, provocative performance by its newly formed Dance Collective, entitled "A Dance with Fate".
"My hope for the piece is that it will effectively tell a story through dance and music," says Jennifer Mabey, the show's creator, designer and choreographer. In this intensely creative production, the three fates from Greek Mythology are depicted as the driving force behind the activities that chronicle our daily lives.
"The characters are affected by the fates," Mabey says, "and in the end, they confront their fate, embrace it and learn to work with it."
The cast members all have different dance backgrounds. Michelle Pelrine, for example, is new to the SJTC stage but is really excited to be involved. "Since I'm new to theatre, but have been dancing for several years, it's a way I can give it a try. Seeing Keith [Dickson] have so much fun made me want to give it a shot," says Pelrine. Michelle, along with Melody Tingley and Julie Assaff will be playing the young women with whom the Fates, portrayed by Jenn Mabey, Andrea Cyr and Lisa Flower, toy with. The piece also features newcomers Renee Godbout and Heather Connell.
"A Dance with Fate" is breaking new ground for the Saint John Theatre Company. This is the company's first production focused entirely on dance.
"Saint John's theatre scene is thriving right now, so there is definitely an outlet for interpretive dance, as well as anything that is very expressive and artistic. I think that when audiences see how cool and creative "A Dance with Fate" is they will want to be involved in future projects like this," says Assaff about the production.
"Far too often dance performances are segmented routines where one has very little to do with the other," says Mabey. "Telling a story exclusively through dance and movement is what I love about this collective. It’s an opportunity to use dance a means of expression rather than just a showcase of technique."
The cast members feel it will be much more accessible to audiences than what the city has previously been exposed to because it is different. "It's not a recital," says Flower. "People who don't normally like dance shows will enjoy this because of the story telling aspect."
"The whole production is just plain FUN!" says Cyr. "It's so innovative, the music is fantastic and the dancers really bring the wonderful creativity of Jenn's choreography to life!"
The innovative piece will be staged at the Saint John High School Mini-Theatre on August 14th, 15th and 17th at 7 pm. Tickets are $10, available at the door or at the NB Museum. "A Dance with Fate" is also included on the $25 festival pass.
"My hope for the piece is that it will effectively tell a story through dance and music," says Jennifer Mabey, the show's creator, designer and choreographer. In this intensely creative production, the three fates from Greek Mythology are depicted as the driving force behind the activities that chronicle our daily lives.
"The characters are affected by the fates," Mabey says, "and in the end, they confront their fate, embrace it and learn to work with it."
The cast members all have different dance backgrounds. Michelle Pelrine, for example, is new to the SJTC stage but is really excited to be involved. "Since I'm new to theatre, but have been dancing for several years, it's a way I can give it a try. Seeing Keith [Dickson] have so much fun made me want to give it a shot," says Pelrine. Michelle, along with Melody Tingley and Julie Assaff will be playing the young women with whom the Fates, portrayed by Jenn Mabey, Andrea Cyr and Lisa Flower, toy with. The piece also features newcomers Renee Godbout and Heather Connell.
"A Dance with Fate" is breaking new ground for the Saint John Theatre Company. This is the company's first production focused entirely on dance.
"Saint John's theatre scene is thriving right now, so there is definitely an outlet for interpretive dance, as well as anything that is very expressive and artistic. I think that when audiences see how cool and creative "A Dance with Fate" is they will want to be involved in future projects like this," says Assaff about the production.
"Far too often dance performances are segmented routines where one has very little to do with the other," says Mabey. "Telling a story exclusively through dance and movement is what I love about this collective. It’s an opportunity to use dance a means of expression rather than just a showcase of technique."
The cast members feel it will be much more accessible to audiences than what the city has previously been exposed to because it is different. "It's not a recital," says Flower. "People who don't normally like dance shows will enjoy this because of the story telling aspect."
"The whole production is just plain FUN!" says Cyr. "It's so innovative, the music is fantastic and the dancers really bring the wonderful creativity of Jenn's choreography to life!"
The innovative piece will be staged at the Saint John High School Mini-Theatre on August 14th, 15th and 17th at 7 pm. Tickets are $10, available at the door or at the NB Museum. "A Dance with Fate" is also included on the $25 festival pass.
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