Spring 2008

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Kate Twa
2910 Commercial Drive
Vancouver BC  V5N 4C9
(604) 288-2824
www.cucumbersatellite.com
www.runrabbitrunmovie.com

Kate Twa Studios
Cucumber Satellite Theatre & Film Society
Scene Presentations 2008

You are invited to Cucumber Satellite’s scene presentations at the Beaumont stage (316 West 5th Ave, Vancouver Map it) April 15th to 20th, 6pm & 8pm nightly.

It is hard to describe how exciting it is to work with these actors. They are fearless and fierce; they are playful and generous, passionate and full of rage and beauty. They are artists, and they work extremely hard to bring their dynamic individuality to this wonderful ensemble. Every time we do these presentations audiences are, at once, amazed, troubled, inspired and engaged.

As I will be taking time off to work on post-production for our feature film
'Run Rabbit Run', I decided to up the ante by giving these actors both contemporary and Shakespeare scenes. Their work is risky, provocative and staggering. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Iris MacGregor-Bannerman for her inspiring contributions to voice and Shakespeare, and to Ronan Reinart for his video work and graphic design. We hope you will join us.

Please click the link here to see some rehearsal footage from this term.

--Kate Twa

Tickets:
  • Free for members of the Cucumber Satellite Theatre & Film Society;
  • $10 for non-member admission into either the 6pm or 8pm performance;
  • $20 for both performances, OR
  • become a member of the Society for $25 and get admission to any society events, screenings, speak nights and presentations for for one year.

All proceeds further the future shenanigans of the Cucumber Satellite Theatre & Film Society.

 Please call 604-288-2824 for reservations.

Shakespeare Scenes
6pm April 15th, 17th& 19th

Twelfth Night                                                                    
Viola, successfully disguised as a man named Cesario, is entrusted by Orsino to express his love to the isolated and bereaved Lady Olivia.
Olivia
Brandi Alexander,  Cesario Tricia Collins

Othello                                                                                
Othello, an illustrious warrior and general misled by the scheming Iago, accuses his love, Desdemona, of infidelity.  Seemingly dishonored by Desdemona, Othello is faced with a grim decision. 
Othello
Hamza Farah, Desdemona Taylor Hill

Romeo & Juliet                                                                 
Alone in her bedchamber, Juliet clutches the vial given to her by Friar Lawrence,wondering what could become of her if she takes the potion.
Juliet
Leanne Lapp

Romeo descends into the tomb &finds Juliet lying peacefully, and wonders how she can still look so beautiful—as if she were not dead at all. . .
Romeo
Alex Pimm

Hamlet
In Gertrude’s chamber, the queen waits for Hamlet’s arrival. Hamlet arrives and accosts his mother with a bizarre and violent intensity, declaring his intention to make her fully aware of the profundity of her sin.
Hamlet
James Pizzinato, Gertrude Valerie Scott

Two Gentlemen of Verona                                            
Julia asks her maid, Lucetta to counsel her on how to fall in love. A secret is revealed and a girlfight ensues.
Julia Farrah Iny, Lucetta Sarah McGraw

6pm April  16th, 18th& 20th

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Complexities of teenage love are further heightened when four lovers stumble into an enchanting forest inhabited by mischievous fairies and their battling King and Queen.
Puck Sam Chu, Fairies Alex Pimm & Tricia Collins, Oberon Jay Lewyn,  Titania Nadya Lina, Hermia Jordana Largy, Lysander Ryan Lovelock, Demetrious James Pizzinato, Helena Rebecca Yakimowski

The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It
By Don Nigro                                                                        
A group of physically & mentally challenged actors are led by a desperate curate to present Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.
Curate Jason Beaudoin, Celia Ashley Whillans, Clown Troy Hatt,  Amiens Anthony Shim,  Audrey Eve Harlow William Adrian Petriw,  
Rosalind
Taylor Hill.

Contemporary Scenes: 8pm nightly

Burn This
By Lanford Wilson
Anna; a dancer, whose artistic partner & best friend Robbie has just died accidently, must grieve and get on with her art & life. Pale, Robbie’s brother, a wild man in his passionate grief, shows up unexpectedly to collect his brother’s belongings.
Pale
Jason Beaudoin, Anna Rebecca Yakimowski

Italian American Reconciliation*
By John Patrick Shanley
Aldo Scalicki, a confirmed bachelor, is enlisted by his best friend Huey in his plan to regain his strength ''as a man'' by wooing & winning his shrewish,
ex- wife, one more time. Aldo pleads his lovesick friend's case to his once terrifying childhood playmate, Janice.
Aldo
James Pizzinato, Janice Nadya Lina

Careless Love
By  John Olive
Jack is a struggling actor who’s been off auditioning in L.A. Martha is an aspiring dancer who works as a waitress in Chicago; Martha is pregnant and Jack is the father-to-be.  Jack returns home and Martha reveals some important news to him. 
Jack Jay Lewyn, Martha Farrah Iny

Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?
By Don Peterson
Set in a rehabilitation center for juvenile narcotics addicts Linda and Conrad are  young desperate lovers about to be separated because of Conrad’s release.
Conrad
Hamza Farah Linda Brandi Alexander

Toyer*
By Gardner McKay
A young psychiatrist, Maude, examines women immobilized by the serial criminal whom the press and police have nicknamed the ‘Toyer’. She discusses with a young man, Peter, the latest details in the news of the sociopath's so-called 'game'.
Peter Anthony Shim, Maude Taylor Hill

INTERMISSION

Specter
By Don Nigro
On a rainy night, a young professor drives on a twisted road, through the woods near Princeton, swerves into a ditch to avoid a girl in a white dress, and finds himself stuck in his car with this outrageous young lady.
Norris
Ryan Lovelock, Marla Sarah McGraw

A Lie of the Mind
By Sam Shepard
Lorraine, a possessive mother who desperately misses her son Jake, is openly hostile with her only daughter Sally, and she blames her for Jake leaving again.
Lorraine Valerie Scott, Sally Andrea Broatch

The Distance from Here
By Neil Labute
Darrell is a young man  careening through his depressed and depressing wasteland of modern suburban life. He invites his friend Tim & girlfriend Jenn to the zoo late one night, to reveal something he has stolen along with a shocking ultimatum.
Darrell
Sam Chu, Tim Alex Pimm, Jenn Leanne Lapp

The Shadow Box
By  Michael Ivan Cristofer
Mark is the primary caregiver for his lover, Brian, terminally ill with cancer. They receive a visit from Brian's flamboyant ex-wife Beverly.
Mark
Troy Hatt, Beverly Tricia Collins

The Collector
By David Parker & John Fowles
Frederick kidnaps an art student named Miranda and keeps her in the cellar of his Sussex house. The night before this scene she has tried to seduce him as a way of obtaining her freedom.
Frederick Adrian Petriw, Miranda Jordana Largy

The Woolgatherer
By William Mastrosimone
Cliff, a hard drinking, hard working truck driver drifts into the life of a shy, disturbed salesgirl named Rose.
Rose Eve Harlow, Cliff Brandon Colby Cook

*Toyer will not be showing Tuesday April 15th
*Italian American Reconciliation will not be showing Thursday April 17th

 

 
Bios
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For biographical information on Kate, click the menu item to left.

 Bill MacDonald

Bill MacDonald

Over his 15-year acting career, Bill has appeared in over 140 film, television and stage productions. He has received numerous awards for both acting and directing. Bill has also been involved as a producer on two feature films. Bill was one of the leads on the series Call of the Wild and has guest-starred on dozens of t.v. shows. This spring will see the release of the feature films Alien Agent and White Noise 2 in both which he has supporting roles.

 Daniel Bacon

Daniel Bacon

After over a decade of working in film, television and on stage, Daniel has amassed a resume of over 60 credits. Recent film credits include roles in Eight Below, The Fantastic Four, Butterfly on a Wheel and Deck the Halls. He has had recurring roles on Stargate Sg-1, Dark Angel, Mysterious Ways, Dead Like Me, Smallville and The L-Word. For the past two years worked steadily as an audition reader for Corinne Clark, Lynne Carrow & Sue Browse and Coreen Mayrs & Heike Brandstatter. Daniel assisted Kate in developing the Young Professional’s Program at Lyric School of Acting, he has taught at VADA, The William Davis Centre and Gastown Actor's Studio. With his extensive experience in the film and television industry and his passion for the craft of acting, Daniel brings an informed, dynamic and comprehensive approach to the Galaxy.

 

 

Dr. Iris MacGregor Bannerman

Dr. Iris MacGregor Bannerman studied theatre and drama at the Rose Bruford College for Speech and Drama, in London, England. Upon leaving College, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. A veteran performer with numerous roles on stage, film, television and radio, Iris then joined the National Theatre School in Montreal in 1971 as the Head of Voice and Speech. She then went on to becoming the Director of the Acting Program at Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto where she wrote the highly acclaimed curriculum for the four year Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. She obtained her Ph. D. from the University of Toronto in 1995. Since moving west, Iris has taught with the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, and now with Kate Twa at the Galaxy. Iris has been an integral part of Kate’s development of Young Professionals.


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