Come Celebrate with Us!
Festival of Arts and Creativity
To celebrate Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, DramaWay presents six original dramatic and dance performances by over 80 young adults with special needs from across the GTA. An exciting exhibit of original work by DramaWay’s visual artists will showcased at these events.
DramaWay Contributes to the Celebration!
On June 8 & 9, DramaWorks, a DramaWay program, will showcase the unique artistic talents of youths and adults with special needs. The original script was developed as a collective work with writers weaving in the interests of DramaWork’s unique performers. This diverse show includes a variety of dance sequences, physical theatre elements, original comedic commercials, touching abstract theatrical pieces, and solo vocal performances.
On June 10, DramaWay’s RhythmWorks program will feature two troupes of dancers of all abilities performing choreographed selections. The program will also feature a short film developed by DramaWay’s MovieWorks class, a unique program developing the film acting techniques of young adults of all abilities. From June 8 – 10, a visual arts showcase featuring the work of visual artists with special needs will be open to the public. As Toronto celebrates the diverse artistic community across the GTA, let us acknowledge the exceptional artistic achievements of our special needs community.
At a time when funding is scarce, attendance at these productions will help ensure next year’s continuation of DramaWay’s programs, offering life-changing opportunities for young Torontonians with special needs.
“At DramaWay, we are always seeking new, meaningful ways to bridge the gap between our actors and the community. At this time of year, community members are enjoying the arts in Toronto, and our actors are no different. We are excited about our variety-style show ‘Beautiful, Just Beautiful: The Awaited Arrival,’ a reminder that all individuals have the right to be heard and to fulfill their potential.” – Danielle Strnd, company director
“Beautiful, Just Beautiful: The Awaited Arrival” (a DramaWorks production)
A group of artists put on a live variety show in which they resolve challenges encountered along the way.
June 8 – two groups from downtown Toronto will perform at Holy Rosary Church, 356 St. Clair Avenue West
(St. Clair and Bathurst) at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
June 9 – two groups from Bloor West & Scarborough will perform at Holy Rosary Church, 356 St. Claire Avenue West (St. Claire and Bathurst) at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
June 10 – two groups from downtown & Scarborough will perform choreographed dance pieces and a short film will be screened at Harold R. Lawson Residence at 1712 Ellesmere Road from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Note: DramaWay is a GTA-based creative arts company offering quality arts programming specifically coordinated for individuals with special needs. All DramaWay programs are designed to enhance self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social development.
Photography and filming opportunities are also available. Please call Danielle Strnad at (416) 614-1078 ex. 3 or email.
Luminato
June 11, 2010 – June 20, 2010
Share in the Celebration!
At DramaWay, we believe in creative expression and celebrate the diverse talents of individuals of all abilities; the arts are a unifying link, connecting individuals of all abilities within their communities.
Luminato has taken centre stage as one of the world's largest international multidisciplinary arts festivals encompassing a broad spectrum of creative expression including music, dance, theatre, film, literature, visual arts, and lectures. Imagine over 100 free events across the city, as well as ticketed productions featuring world-class artists from Canada and around the world.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Participants:
DramaWay is proud to present the 2010 DramaWorks production of “Beautiful, Just Beautiful: The Awaited Arrival.” The performance will be held at Holy Rosary Church located in Parish Hall at 356 St. Clair Ave West. We have included a performance schedule with detailed show information for each DramaWorks group, including RhythmWorks, MovieWorks, and our VisaWorks program.
The production for our downtown DramaWorks groups A & B will be held on Tuesday, June 8. The production day for both the Scarborough DramaWorks group and west-end DramaWorks group will be held on Wednesday, June 9.
An open showcase for our RhythmWorks performance groups, along with our MovieWorks and VisaWorks programs, will be held on Thursday, June 10 at Harold R. Lawson Residence located at 1712 Ellesmere Road in Scarborough.
Ticket Information
Our tickets are on a donation basis only – pay what you can. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested cash donation of $10 – $20 per person.
Dress Rehearsals
For your convenience, we have attached a rehearsal schedule for our DramaWorks & RhythmWorks performance participants. The final dress rehearsals for our downtown DramaWorks groups A & B, as well as Scarborough and west-end DramaWorks programs, will be held at Parish Hall in Holy Rosary Church.
Dress rehearsal for our downtown DramaWorks groups A & B will be held on Tuesday, June 1. The dress rehearsal for the Scarborough DramaWorks group and our DramaWorks West End Group will be held on Wednesday, June 2, and the dress rehearsal for our RhythmWorks performance group will be held on Thursday, June 3 at Harold R. Lawson Residence located at 1712 Ellesmere Road.
Note: Thursday, June 10th is the Cast Party for DramaWorks, RhythmWorks & VisaWorks between 7-9 pm. All performers are encouraged to bring a dry nut free snack & bottle of water to the dress rehearsal. Performers are asked to arrive wearing ALL black, unless the Director has told you otherwise.
2010 DRESS REHEARSAL DETAILS:
2010 PRODUCTION DATES & DETAILS:
Costumes for DramaWorks Performers
All actors are asked to come dressed wearing ALL BLACK on the dress rehearsal day and show date, unless otherwise stipulated by the director. Males should simply wear round neck T-shirts; ladies are encouraged to wear V-neck T-shirts. Everyone is asked to wear shorts/capris and dark dress shoes. For those who must wear sandals, please ensure they have a strap at the heel. Flip flops are to be avoided as they are a safety hazard.