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[Paul Browning]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Girard" <outreach at headlinestheatre.com>
To: "*Newsletter #6C" <outreach at headlinestheatre.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:37 PM
Subject: HEADLINES NEWSLETTER


HEADLINES
#323 - 350 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver BC, Canada V5T 4R8
Tel (604) 871-0508    Fax (604) 871-0209   web: www.headlinestheatre.com

~~~Look who's Practicing Democracy

We have now concluded our interviews for 30 workshop participants, 6 cast
and 8 crew for the upcoming main stage production, Practicing Democracy.
Join us in welcoming some of the team!

Cast: Lillian Carlson*, Emily Mayne, James Michelson, Monserrat Munoz,
Theresa Myles and Sandra Pronteau *Appears with the permission of Canadian
Actor's Equity Association
Director/Joker:                    David Diamond
Production Manager:          Dylan Mazur
Community Outreach Coordinator:    Jennifer Girard
Financial Administrator:       Jackie Crossland
Publicity:                              Jen Cressey
Legal Consultant:                Carrie Gallant
Workshop Support:             Dana Starritt
Stage Manager:                  Melissa Powell
Technical Director/Designer:  Harry Vanderschee
Lighting Designer:               Caitlin Pencarrick
Costume Designer:             Marina Szijarto
Telecast Director:                Michael Keeping
Graphic and Slides:             Lincoln Clarkes


~~~What happens next?

The venues are set, posters are made, cast is selectedS Now all we need is a
script!  During the first week of February, workshop participants (including
cast) come together to use theatre games and exercises to explore their
struggles with the cuts to welfare. Through this process we investigate the
problems that Vancouver residents are facing which informs the content of
the play.

In the community workshop, the cast has a special task - not only to
contribute their perspectives, but also to absorb the experiences of the
other people in the room. After the workshop is over and the play creation
process begins, it is the task of the cast and director to reflect the
mandate given by the workshop group.  The true portrayal of lived
experiences is what inspires audience members to come up with solutions.

In Practicing Democracy, the ideas generated by audience members not only
help the characters in the play, they have the potential to define civic
law.  Legal consultant Carrie Gallant will be creating a report based on the
audience interventions that will go to Vancouver City Council as
recommendations for changes to policies within Vancouver. Council has
unanimously agreed to consider the Legal Report as public input marking a
Canadian first in using theatre to create law.

~~~Join the grassroots publicity crew!

If you are passionate about the issues of local democracy and social
justice, we want you to help us get the word out!  This Thursday is your
chance to come to Headlines, learn more about our upcoming project and meet
other folks who wondering, "How can the City of Vancouver respond  to the
cuts to welfare?" Please join us Thursday, January 29, 5:30 -7:00 pm and/or
Monday, February 23, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Headlines.  We will have snacks so
please RSVP to outreach at headlinestheatre.com or 604-871-0508 to ensure there
is plenty for all.  Bring a friend! If you would like to assist but can't
make it to these meetings, please call.

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Headlines thanks the following for ongoing operational support: The Canada
Council; BC Gaming Commission; City of Vancouver, BC Arts Council;  the
Melusine Foundation.  Thank you to the following for  project support;
VanCity, Canadian Heritage, The Leon and  Thea Koener Foundation,   Tides
Canada Foundation - Endswell Fund, Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Foundation,
Legal Services Society, Co-op Radio, Shaw TV and the Westender. Our venue
sponsors are Croatian Cultural Centre, St. James Community Square, and
Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall.
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