[van-announce] Headlines Theatre - Practicing Democracy

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

Practicing Democracy

In March 2004, Headlines Theatre invites Vancouver residents to make
community-based law through interactive theatre. The issue on the table?
Civic responses to welfare cuts.

Homelessness and other problems that arise from current and future
welfare policies in BC are having a profound impact in homes, workplaces
and on our streets. Desiring to respond in a way that is both practical
and innovative, Headlines approached City Council with an idea for using
theatre to create community-based law. On February 27, 2003 Vancouver
City Council unanimously passed their endorsement for and involvement in
Practicing Democracy.

This audience-interactive production will be created and performed by
people living the issues. At the performances, the creative solutions
that audience members offer during the interactive Forum Theatre events
will form the basis of a Legal Expert's Report which will go to
Vancouver City Council and then be part of their discussions on civic
policy. This is a chance for people to use theatre to communicate with
Government and define civic law.




                      When: March 3rd -21st, 2004
                Where: Three locations in Vancouver, TBA
                          Tickets: By donation
                  More info: www.headlinestheatre.com




Practicing Democracy will be created by people whose lives are impacted
by the cuts to welfare. Due to the nature of the production, all tickets
are by donation only. We need your financial support to help us:

pay all workshop participants and cast and production crew a living wage
provide hot, nutritious lunches for 32 people for a 6 day long workshop
provide housing for those workshop and cast members who need it

We are very grateful for your generous support.  If you would like more
information on the production or how to donate, please contact
outreach at headlinestheatre.com or call 604-871-0508.  Online donation
using Headlines is a registered charity and will provide tax-deductible
receipts for all donations which can also be made online using a VISA
card.



"In the Heart of the City": Downtown Eastside Community Play

Presented by the Carnegie Community Centre & Vancouver Moving Theatre in
association with the Japanese Hall and Vancouver Japanese Language
School, this play promises to be a wild joy ride of a thousand years of
laughter and tears, bringing us tales of ordinary people doing
extraordinary things!  Featuring a large cast of DTES residents and a
different VIP cameo appearance each night including Mayor Larry Campbell
(Opening Night), Bill Richardson and Libby Davies.  A Pre-show Fair with
community mini-performances and roving food & craft sellers start 30
minutes before showtime!




                 When:  November 27to December 7, 2003
              Where: Japanese Hall (475 Alexander Street)
 Tickets: $15 Adults/$10 Students, Seniors, Children(+ applicable s/c)
               Show times and tickets, call: 604-257-0366






Democracy, the Rule of Law & Judicial Activism

The BC Civil Liberties Association presents the Right Honorable Beverley
McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada in a lecture about Democracy, the
Rule of Law & Judicial Activism.  7:30pm, November 18 at the Pacific
Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC.
Tickets are free, however pre-registration is required.  



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Headlines thanks the following for ongoing  financial support: The
Canada Council; BC Gaming Commission; City of Vancouver; BC Arts
Council; the Melusine Foundation.


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