MAY 2–JUNE 16

MAY 2Open Stage at Britannia CIRCUS OF THE DEAD AND OTHER STORIES... Britannia Secondary School, Room 105, 1001 Cotton Dr, 5pm See page 8

MAY 6–JUNE 2Early Learning Programs VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION Arts Umbrella Lobby, Granville Island See page 6

MAY 21Open Stage at Strathcona TO TELL A TALE IN NEE BY HEATHER GOODWINStrathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer St, 4:15pm See page 8

MAY 23Open Stage at Strathcona THE CASE OF THE BEWITCHED BOOKS BY CLAIRE BOYKOStrathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer St, 4:15pm See page 8

MAY 24 & 25 Arts Umbrella Dance Company SEASON FINALEVancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton StMay 24, 8pmMay 25, 2pm & 8pm See page 4

MAY 30–JUNE 1Visual, Applied & Media Arts A CIRCLE IS MORE THAN JUST A SHAPE Maynards Gallery, 1837 Main Street, 10am–5pm See page 6

JUNE 6 & 7 Junior Theatre Troupe PETER PAN BY J. M. BARRIE Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, 7pm See page 2

JUNE 6 & 7 Senior Theatre Troupe OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR BY JOAN LITTLEWOODWaterfront Theatre, Granville Island, 9pm See page 2

JUNE 8 & 9Musical Theatre Troupe PIPPINMUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ; BOOK BY ROGER O. HIRSONWaterfront Theatre, Granville IslandJune 8, 2pm & 7pmJune 9, 7pm See page 3

JUNE 7–9 Arts Umbrella Dance Program DANCE RECITAL Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, 7pm See page 5

JUNE 8 Arts Umbrella Surrey INSPIRATION, IMAGINATION, ANIMATION Arts Umbrella South Surrey, #116–15850 26 Avenue, Surrey 10am–6pm See page 7

JUNE 9Theatre & Music YEAR-END SHOWCASE Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, 2pm See page 3

JUNE 15 & 16BUSCHLEN MOWATT TEEN SCHOLARSHIP FINAL EXHIBITION grunt gallery, #116–350 East 2nd Ave, 12pm–5pmSee page 7

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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JUNE 6 & 7Junior Theatre Troupe

PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 7pm

Tickets: $14 Students/Seniors, $16 AdultsFREE Ages 5 and under

The everlasting classic account of two boys, and a girl, who follow Peter Pan into Never Land; where children never grow old, and where Captain Hook and his pirates are outwitted.

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JUNE 6 & 7Senior Theatre Troupe

OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR by Joan LittlewoodWaterfront Theatre, Granville Island 9pm

Tickets: $14 Students/Seniors, $16 Adults

“Oh What A Lovely War” is a theatrical chronicle of the First World war told through the songs and documents of the period. Follow the Arts Umbrella Senior Theatre Troupe as they explore the Great War of the past through the lens of today’s clown.

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JUNE 8 & 9Musical Theatre Troupe

PIPPIN Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; book by Roger O.Hirson Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow; Directed on the

Broadway stage by Bob Fosse

Waterfront Theatre, Granville IslandJune 8, 2pm & 7pm June 9, 7pm

Tickets: Evening - $15 Students/Seniors, $18 Adults, FREE Ages 5 and under Matinée - $14 Students/Seniors, $16 Adults, FREE Ages 5 and under

“PIPPIN” is a hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale about a young prince who longs to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power.

JUNE 9Theatre & Music

YEAR-END SHOWCASEWaterfront Theatre, Granville Island 2pm

Tickets: $12 FREE Ages 5 and under

Join the students of the Year Long Intensive and Pre-Professional Theatre Programs in celebrating their year’s work! This includes a special showing of the Act One: Youth original piece “Tow the Line,” as well as performances by the Teen Musical Theatre class, the Youth, Teen, Musical Theatre and Show Choir Intensives and the Musical Theatre Troupe.

JUNE 9Act One: Youth

TOW THE LINE An original piece created by the Act One: Youth students Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island 2pm

Tickets: $12

The story of 6 teenagers who reveal their secrets while waiting outside the school counselor’s office.

Tickets available at artsumbrella.com/expressionsAlso available at the door; cash or cheque only

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DANCE

MAY 24 & 25Arts Umbrella Dance Company

SEASON FINALE Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street May 24, 8pm May 25, 2pm & 8pm Tickets: artsumbrella.com/expressions Phone: 604.681.5268

Evening$20 Students/Seniors $30 Adults Matinée $15 Students/Seniors $25 Adults

Season Finale supported by:

Venue sponsored by:

Arts Umbrella’s Season Finale is a celebration of a dance vision by some of the finest young dancers, collaborators, and choreographers in the world of dance.

This year, Arts Umbrella is honoured to be presenting the works of artists such as Fernando Magadan, Lesley Telford and Walter Matteini.

Professional Dance Program supporters include: Friends of AUDC, RBC Foundation, Team TELUS Charitable Giving Program

Photos: Michael Slobodian

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JUNE 7–9Arts Umbrella Dance Program

DANCE RECITAL Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, 7pm

Tickets: artsumbrella.com/expressionsPhone: 604.681.5268 Evening $27 Students/Seniors $31 Adults

Venue sponsored by:

Supported by: Ashia Mode Clothing

Celebrate the accomplish-ments of our young dancers over the past year as they perform in the Arts Umbrella Dance Recital.

After weeks of rehearsal, students will showcase their talents in front of friends and family, performing dance pieces specially choreographed by their instructor.

VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS

MAY 6–JUNE 2Early Learning

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION Arts Umbrella Lobby, Granville Island

FREE

A group exhibition of the work of Arts Umbrella’s youngest visual artists (ages 2-6). The Arts Umbrella Granville Island lobby will be transformed into a menagerie of 2D and 3D masterpieces, reminiscent of the Salon de Paris Exhibitions.

MAY 30–JUNE 1Visual, Applied & Media Arts

A CIRCLE IS MORE THAN JUST A SHAPEMaynards Gallery1837 Main Street, 10am–5pm

Reception: June 1, 2pm–5pm

FREE

Involving students from our visual, applied and media arts classes ranging from ages 6–19, this event showcases a range of creative possibilities!

Venue sponsored by: Maynards Gallery

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JUNE 15 & 16Visual & Media Arts

BUSCHLEN MOWATT TEEN SCHOLARSHIP FINAL EXHIBITION grunt gallery,#116 – 350 East 2nd, 12-5pm Reception: June 15, 3pm–5pm

FREE

Venue sponsored by:grunt gallery

Supported by: Buschlen Mowatt Foundation

It’s been another excit-ing year for the Buschlen Mowatt Teen Scholarship Program! Lead artist and Instructor Min Yoon, brings her international experience to the Program while inviting guest artists to conduct workshops based on their own professional art prac-tice, enlarging the students’ perceptions.

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SURREY PROGRAMSJUNE 8INSPIRATION, IMAGINATION, ANIMATIONArts Umbrella South Surrey, #116–15850 26 Avenue, Surrey 10am–6pm

FREE

Supported by:

Arts Umbrella in South Surrey opens its doors to our families and community in celebration of the creative work of our students and staff. “Inspiration, Imagination, Animation” is a day long exhibition that includes work from all of our students from the Parent & Me classes through to our teen visual and performing arts programs.

Supported by: Julie & James Barron, The Arne and Peggy Mathisen Family, Lakewood Development, Canucks for Kids Fund, PORT Fundraising Gala 2012, Vancouver Foundation, Sidoo Family Giving, Great-West Life

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OUTREACH

MAY 2Open Stage at Britannia

CIRCUS OF THE DEAD AND OTHER STORIES... Created by students of the program Britannia Secondary School, Room 105, 1001 Cotton Drive, 5pm

FREE

Supported by:

The students of the Open Stage at Britannia program perform an original play about the relationships of small time circus performers after the loss of one of their own as well as a collection of original monologues and clown pieces.

Supported by: Cirque du Soleil, Margaret & Gordon Davis

MAY 21Open Stage at Strathcona

TO TELL A TALE IN NEE by Heather Goodwin Strathcona Community Centre, Multi-Purpose Room, 601 Keefer Street, 4:15pm

FREE

Supported by:

Wanted: a good storyteller. Grand prize: your weight in gold!

Supported by: Cirque du Soleil, McLean Foundation, Dana & John Montalbano, Nicole & Paul Geyer, Pitblado Foundation

MAY 23Open Stage at Strathcona

THE CASE OF THE BEWITCHED BOOKS by Claire Boyko Strathcona Community Centre, Multi-Purpose Room, 601 Keefer Street, 4:15pm

FREE

Supported by:

Disgruntled witches cast a temporary spell on fairy tales…

Supported by: Cirque du Soleil, McLean Foundation, Dana & John Montalbano, Nicole & Paul Geyer, Pitblado Foundation

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OUR SUPPORTERS

INDIVIDUALS$20,000 – $49,999The Arne and Peggy Mathisen FamilySidoo Family GivingTeam TELUS Charitable Giving Program

$10,000 – $19,999Nina Bains Cassils & John Cassils - In memory of H. Mary CassilsMargaret & Gordon DavisNicole & Paul GeyerDana and John MontalbanoThe Reitmayer Family

$5,000 – $9,999Julie & James BarronDarrell & David MindellCatherine Van Alstine & Michael Woods

CORPORATIONS$50,000 and aboveBMO Financial GroupHSBC Bank Canada PORT Fundraising Gala (2012) Rio Tinto AlcanWestminster Savings

$20,000 – $49,999CIBCConcord Pacific Development Inc.Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial ServicesLakewood Development

$10,000 – $19,999Adera Development CorporationAshia Mode ClothingConnor, Clark & Lunn Financial GroupElectronic Arts (Canada) Inc.Great-West LifePolygon Homes Ltd.Teck Resources Ltd.Wesgroup

FOUNDATIONS$50,000 and aboveCanucks for Kids FundRBC Foundation

$20,000 – $49,999The Christopher FoundationCKNW Orphans’ FundDjavad Mowafaghian FoundationVancouver FoundationWest Coast Reduction/Diamond Foundation

$10,000 – $19,999Buschlen Mowatt Foundation Pitblado FoundationThe McLean Foundation

GOVERNMENT$100,000 and aboveWe acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

$20,000 – $49,999BC Arts CouncilCity of Surrey

$10,000 – $19,999City of Vancouver

GIFT IN KIND$100,000 and aboveThe Vancouver Sun

$50,000 – $99,999Cirque du SoleilCossetteThe Globe and Mail

*Every effort has been made to ensure this list is complete and accurate. If you have noticed an error or omission, please accept our sincere apologies and phone 604.681.5268 ex. 249 so that we can make the correction.

Arts Umbrella programs are made possible by the generosity of all our donors, and we gratefully accept donations at any level.

Arts Umbrella relies on support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government to bring the best in arts programming to Metro Vancouver children. A heartfelt thanks to all supporters for the vital role they play in funding innovative programs, year after year.

Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit organization for arts education for young people, reaching thousands of children and youth annually through tuition-based programming, free outreach programs and school performances. With innovative instruction in dance, theatre, music and visual and media arts, Arts Umbrella caters to kids of all artistic interests and skill levels—from pre-school to advanced pre-professional training.

Arts Umbrella is committed to making arts education accessible, especially for children and youth in underserved neighbourhoods. Many students access Arts Umbrella through bursaries and outreach programs offered free of charge.

Please consider making a gift at artsumbrella.com.

Arts Umbrella

1286 Cartwright Street, Granville Island

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ABOUT EXPRESSIONS

A collection of inspired performances, showcases and exhibitions comes together to create Arts Umbrella’s yearly festival of the arts. Expressions is an opportunity to celebrate young artists and their arts learning from the past year.

Every discipline, every class, and virtually every Arts Umbrella student from Spring session has work represented, allowing them to take pride in their accomplishments, and share that pride with family, friends, and the broader public.

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