[e-drive][MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE - VANCOUVER]

[Chris Blanchenot]

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MAKING A SCENE CONFERENCE - VANCOUVER
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GREATER VANCOUVER
PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ALLIANCE 

Presents
Making A Scene Conference
May 27 - 29, 2004

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

The 5th Annual Making a Scene Conference, presented by the Greater
Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, will be held on May 27 - 29.
This professional development opportunity is where all sectors of the
theatre community come together; from administrators and actors to
technicians and service staff, to collaborate, learn, inspire, connect,
and have fun.

"With 25 sessions and over 90 speakers, Making a Scene is on the scale
of a major, national conference.  The GVPTA is delighted to be the
catalyst that brings together this wealth of talent in an outstanding
professional development and networking opportunity," states Susan
Stevenson, Executive Director, GVPTA.

The keynote speaker is Max Wyman, one of Canada's leading cultural
commentators and a former Vancouver Sun Arts and Culture writer. Wyman,
will be available for signing of his new book, The Defiant Imagination:
Why Culture Matters, following his address. 

Some of the panellists participating in the workshops include: Carmen
Aguirre, Susan Bertoia, Camyar Chai, Denise Clarke, John Cooper, Jay
Dodge, Lorena Gale, Dean Paul Gibson, Steven Hill, Terence Kelly, DD
Kugler, Andrew Laurenson, Glynnis Leyshon James Long, Duncan Low,
Patrick McDonald, Bill Millerd, Judi Pigott, David Ross, Mina Shum,
Denis Simpson, Wayne Specht, Del Surjik, Burke Taylor, Maiko Bae
Yamamoto and many more.  The closing party features live music by
Susanna Sommers 

"Making A Scene is one of the most important events for our community
each year as we gather to share ideas and discuss issues.  I encourage
everyone to attend," says Bill Millerd of the Arts Club Theatre-Stanley
Theatre.

A NEW ADDITION TO THE CONFERENCE
A WORKSHOP WITH DENISE CLARKE - 
Thursday, May 27th 10 - 2pm at Carousel Theatre
Professional development workshop for writer/performers .		

Denise Clarke, founding member of Calgary's One Yellow Rabbit, is a
powerful performer and a dynamic and inspiring teacher.  Her work as a
solo artist and as part of the One Yellow Rabbit ensemble is highly
acclaimed and a workshop with her should not be missed.
Must register separately for this workshop. 
Cost - $50 with MAS registration, $125 for workshop alone.

For further information on the conference, contact the GVPTA Office at
604-608-6799 or visit the GVPTA website www.theatre.ubc.ca/gvpta 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

TO REGISTER CALL FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE 604-257-0366
OR REGISTER ON LINE AT www.festivalboxoffice.com

FULL CONFERENCE - NON GVPTA MEMBERS:  $150

FULL CONFERENCE - GVPTA MEMBERS, EQUITY MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES, FRIENDS,
SUPPORTERS, ALLIANCE CARD HOLDERS, STUDENTS & SENIORS  $125

SINGLE DAY ATTENDANCE AND GROUP RATE (5 OR MORE): $100


Media Contact:
Bonnie Allan
Bridge Communications
604-739-3180
bonnie at bridgecommunications.ca
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