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Uprooted Join us as we embark on telling powerful stories filled with empathy, understanding and celebration of what it means to be a newcomer to Canada. Uprooted is a groundbreaking piece by New Canadian Women that delves into the heartfelt stories of those who have bravely embarked on a new life in Canada. Uprooted unites community members and artists, forging powerful connections through shared experiences. 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INSTRUCTOR BIO Hayley, a dedicated yogi, completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Yoga Santosha, alongside specialized YIN (50-hour) and RESTORATIVE (20-hour) teacher trainings through Karma Yoga, all in Calgary, Alberta. Passionate about giving back, she focuses on volunteering as a yoga teacher while also offering her services for hire. @yoga_to_feel_better PROPS Please arrive dressed comfortably and ready to move! Bring your own mat, yoga blocks, and a towel or thick blanket that can be rolled into a bolster, and water. You may also want to bring warm socks and a sweater to put on at the end of class. 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This powerful performance is an absolute must see,” said Meg Farhall, Artistic Producer of Handsome Alice Theatre. “Our work is centred around and devoted to unleashing women’s voices through theatre works that are inclusive, curious, and rebellious, and this season is that and more. We are also excited to work with Maya Lewandowsky this Fall on a unique workshop, while continuing to foster other local artists and their work. We have a few more things we’ll be announcing and adding in the months to come, so stay tuned for that,” added Farhall. THE HANDSOME ALICE THEATRE 2024/2025 SEASON Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers Written and Performed by Makambe K. Simamba September 13 - 28, 2024 Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons Tarragon Theatre and Verb Theatre - Based on the world premiere production produced by b current. Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose. Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is a protest for all Black life beyond headlines and hashtags, a prayer for all families left behind, and a promise to the community that all Black lives matter. Written and Performed by Makambe K Simamba, Director - Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, Set and Video Design - Trevor Schwellnus, Lighting Design - Andrea Lundy, Sound Design - Diana Reyes, Original Music Composition - Maddie Bautista, Stage Manager - Sandi Becker, Touring Technical Director - Amber Hood, Artistic Consultant - Daniel Jelani Ellis Workshop: Body Speech and Mind Developed by Maya Lewandowsky October 2024 - Pumphouse Theatre Free your natural voice is a singing and vocal training methodology, as taught and developed by Maya Lewandowsky. This holistic approach uses the body as an instrument of breathing and consciousness, ultimately reshaping your voice and allowing it to find its most natural, fluid and powerful form. This workshop invites artists to explore their entire spectrum of voice in this unique workshop based on the Free Your Natural Voice methodology. Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby Created and Performed by Singer-Songwriter Sonia Deleo Spring 2025 - Pumphouse Theatre Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby is a poignant and intimate one woman play that delves into the depths of Calgary singer-songwriter Sonia Deleo’s experience with reproductive rights. Through soulful music and heartfelt storytelling, Sonia shares her emotional yet catchy and hopeful account with the audience, inviting them to connect with her on a deeply personal level. This creative and evocative performance is a testament to the power of music and storytelling in navigating complex and emotional experiences. 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Join us for an unforgettable performance; it’s reflection, it’s healing, and it connects us as we are swept away by the beauty and vulnerability of Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6269fab008b7b06831baa668/d75e1bfb-b1b3-4144-a18b-7c337b6d9c7e/our+fathers+alternate.jpg Two Moons - Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers Written and Performed by Makambe K. Simamba September 13 - 28, 2024 Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons Handsome Alice and Verb Theatre present A Tarragon production, in association with Black Theatre Workshop, based on the b current original production. Slimm, a seventeen-year-old Black boy in a hoodie suddenly finds himself in the first moments of his afterlife. He calls out for God. God does not respond. What happens next is a sacred journey through the unknown, as Slimm grapples with the truth of the life he lived and the death he didn’t choose. Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers is a protest for all Black life beyond headlines and hashtags, a prayer for all families left behind, and a promise to the community that all Black lives matter. ”…A must-see — the reveal alone is a glorious, heartbreaking moment of live theatre.” (Intermission Magazine) "Utterly gripping, and rendered with great tenderness and bravery." (Mooney on Theatre) "A stunning piece of theatre… handled with sensitivity and steely resolve by Makambe K Simamba" (The Slotkin Letter) "…rallying cry of a play" (The Scene Calgary) "One of the most moving moments you'll experience at the theatre this year" (NOW Toronto) "Simamba's performance is simply phenomenal." (Stage Door Magazine)