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The Story
A vaudeville show inspired by the music of Argentinian/German composer, Mauricio Kagel, featuring dance, acrobatics, contortion, burlesque, clowning, magic and the text of Griffin Award winning poet Heather McHugh. Conducted by Robin Engleman.
Produced by Volcano and BMH Shift, in association with Art of Time Ensemble.
The Team
Performers
Evadne Fulton | Burlesque Dancer (Brunette)
Graham McKelvie | Fellini Tango dancer
Heather Hammond | Aerialist
Holly Treddenick | Fire Spinner
Jinny Jacinto | Contortionist
Kate Alton | Fellini Tango dancer
Lindsay Milakovic | Fire Spinner
Loran | Magician
Nigel Shawn Williams | Emcee
Peter Chin | Villanous Clown
Rebecca Hope Terry | Sad Clown
Rick Howland | Burlesque Actor (The Photographer)
Stacy Clark Baisley | Aerialist
Stephanie Thompson | Burlesque Dancer (Blonde)
Creators
Directed by | Ross Manson
Music by | Mauricio Kagel
Choreography by | Heather McHugh
Conducted by | Robin Engleman
Composer | Mauricio Kagel
Writer | Heather McHugh
Burlesque Choreographer | Julia Sasso
“Fellini Tango” Choreographer | Roberto Campanella
Contortion Choreography | Jinny Jacinto
Fire Spinner Choreography | Lara Ebata & Nathalie Fullerton
Aerialist Choreography | Stacy Clark Baisley & Heather Hammond
Villanous Clown Material | Peter Chin
Sad Clown Material | Rebecca Hope Terry
Magic Act | Loran
Press
Milestones
January 2004: Produced by Volcano in association with BMH Shift and the Art of Time Ensemble at the Gladstone Hotel, Toronto.
Awards and Nominations
2004 Dora Award winner (Independent Theatre Division) for:
Outstanding Sound Design/Composition: Mauricio Kagel, Variété
2004 Dora Award nominee (Independent Theatre Division) for:
Outstanding Production: Variété
Outstanding Direction: Ross Manson, Variété
Outstanding Performance – Male: Nigel Shawn Williams, Variété
Outstanding Costume Design: Veronica Verkley, Variété