Commuiqué : Montréal, November 12, 2007.
Harvest - The Montreal LGBT Theatre Festival 4 th season
December 5 to 16, 2007.
Village Scene Productions is dishing out a good reason
not to pass on the fruitcake this holiday season...
The Harvest is a theatrical channel promoting art and diversity while building understanding and appreciation of cultural difference - a celebration of the rich contribution made by the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender) community to the performing arts. This holiday season's festive bounty is welcome entertainment for anyone who has seen the Nutcracker one too many times or who just can't sit through another airing of It's a Wonderful Life. This holiday themed season of Harvest will fill your silk and fishnet stockings with plenty of enlightening and entertaining performances that will undoubtedly be followed by plenty of good cheers!
Through theatre music and dance, the 4 th edition of the Harvest promises to be a bountiful one with four spectacular productions over twelve days at MainLine Theatre. Three Canadian premieres, Almost Pretty Kelli Dunham (NYC), A Queer Carol by Joe Godfey (NYC), A Christmas Carol adapted by Jacqueline Van de Geer (Rotterdam Holland); the world premiere of Conte de Noel flyé adaptation Davyn Ryall translated by Stephan Turgeon (Montréal); and a remount of a critical success and winner of the Cirque de Soleil prize at the Fringe Simon à toujours aimé danser (Montréal). See attachments for details on each production and program schedule.
Théatre MainLine 3997 blvd. St-Laurent, (South of Duluth Metros: Mont Royal, Sherbrooke). Advance tickets available : Cshow.ca (514) 848-9696. Group sales contact VSP directly tickets@villagescene.com (514) 656-3420 Program information at villagescene.com
This unique bilingual Festival, now in it's forth season is produced by the non-profit organization; Village Scene Productions. The Harvest brings together local, national, and international groups with a similar need for self-expression and a desire to expand their audience and enhance their talents'. The Harvest, a one of a kind event, in one of the most culturally diverse and open cities in North America.
Village Scene Productions: A non-profit, community oriented organization based in Montreal; grouping together individuals interested in utilizing drama to influence and effect societal change through theatre. Professional services offered include: acting training, casting, dramaturgy and specialized workshops. Upcoming productions include: French adaptations of David : Joseph Bembridge & Bryn Symonds, The Second Coming of Joan of Arc : Carolyn Gage.
Harvest 2007 partners: Fugues, 2B, Ëtre, DécorHomme, Fondation Émergence, Conseil des Arts du Canada , Fresh Fruit Festival, Rogers Cantel, Art & Idées, Enrgxchange, Image&Nation,
Quebec Drama Federation, Fallen Angle Productions, C'est Cheese Productions,
Altera Vitea Productions, Hôtel des Gouverneurs - Place Dupuis, BBCM .
Media contact:
Montet Céline festival@villagescene.com
Davyn Ryall 514 656-3420 davyn@villagescene.com
Productions Village Scène, C.P. 142 Succ. C. Montréal. Qc. H2L 2H0