SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
from HAMLET
ROBERT GREENWOOD in
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Photo by John K. Hazard, Calgary
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
"GENIUS OF SHAKESPEARE MADE EVIDENT"
Lance from TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
"SHAKESPEARE starring Robert
Greenwood and presented by
Sun.Ergos is an intimate experience with some of the most
powerful and gripping soliloquies
in the works of Shakespeare…a
stunning and moving experience."
THE GAUNTLET, Calgary, Alberta
FOR GRADES 10 - 12, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
LENGTH: 1 HOUR, NO INTERMISSION
FESTIVAL AND GENERAL AUDIENCE VERSIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND
ONE-HOUR 15-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (NO INTERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR GENERAL
AUDIENCE UNLESS DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH JUST DANCE)
SHAKESPEARE: Relish an unconventional look at one of the World's
greatest playwrights. This sparse, yet illuminating performance by one
of Canada's most independent-minded, classically-trained and innovative
performing artists is a memorable and vivid experience for both the
lovers and haters of Shakespeare. Robert Greenwood's one-man
depiction of the ideas, quirks, wit and humours of some of Shakespeare's
greatest and humblest characters, from Hamlet to the Porter in
MACBETH, from the tragic to the comic, from wry wisdom to foolishness
is a fascinating exploration of the human spirit that will capture young
and old alike.
Moving the Human Spirit!
"A production meant to bring Shakespeare back to the audience, it shows that Shakespeare is
understandable and relevant to a modern audience. The emotion, the fear and the humour of
Shakespeare's characters shine through in this one-man show that tests the flexibility of the
actor. Using nothing but the essential props, the genius of Shakespeare is once more made
evident…an excellent overview of the playwright's work, one that adds a dimension that can't
help but awaken a love of Shakespeare…an innovative approach that is well worth seeing."
THE GAUNTLET, Calgary, Alberta
INFORMATION SHEET
Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities!
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!
TITLE OF SHOW(S):
LENGTH OF SHOW(S):
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
SHAKESPEARE
50-minutes, plus 10-minute Question Period
[see enclosed tech sheet(s)]
THEME [describe in one sentence]: A celebration of a tapestry of Shakespeare’s characters in a solo performances: the theme is human emotions.
CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: The show is a combination of some of the most emotional
speeches Shakespeare ever wrote, ranging the gamut of emotions, hilarity, hate, tears, anger, fear, sorrow, frustration, tenderness, love, joy – all by one actor in a display of 22 characters from 17 scripts.
GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To make accessible, understandable and meaningful an art-form
which often audiences say they do not understand or that they fashionably say they do not like; to give the audience an experience with Shakespeare they will never forget.
POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: Shakespeare is comprehensible, compassionate and accessible and an art-form that deeply moves and enriches our lives as much today as it ever has.
CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. The show has played successfully overseas (even with non-English speaking audiences) because of the
emotionality of the pieces, the clarity of the presentation of the language, the universality of the ideas and the
understanding of intonation, music and spirit in the speeches. It has played as well in community series, festivals and Fringes.
PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: In SHAKESPEARE, the set is black velvet, black surrounds,
a draped table, four cubes of black velvet, a gold-frame, Renaissance portrait, an ornate, Medieval throne, exquisite hand-props of tooled leather book, ivory mirror, a skull, masks, a Moroccan dagger, a candle and holder of
twined brass, a brass cup – and the costume is simplicity itself: grey corduroy pants, burgundy-coloured shoes,
a navy-blue pull-over. The actor walks out of the audiences onto the stage and using the “Seven ages of man”,
psychologically chronicles the rise and decline of the human experience.
TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. But,
we want to target people who don’t like Shakespeare – why preach only to the converted? They will really enjoy
it anyway, but new-comers, teen-agers who struggle with texts in schools or think that Shakespeare is for eggheads – this show will change their thinking and dispel many misconceptions and prejudices.
CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor)
LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: Elizabethan English
more...
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
Poster blanks
Coloured slides
Black and White photos
Video-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats]
Preview articles
Reviews
Teachers’ evaluations
WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: These shows
were premiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos’ Subscription Seasons. Both shows have been performed in
Singapore, Indonesia, Croatia and Canada, in festivals and community series and in Fringes.
REFERENCES FOR SHOW:
Joan Flood, Director, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Ester Roth-Cohen, Tel Aviv, Israel
Jasenka Ramljak, Associate Director, MEDUNARODNI DJECJI FESTIVAL, Sibenik, Croatia
Nick Richardson, Director, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, United World College of Southeast Asia,
Singapore
Ibu Gedong Oka, Director, CANTI DASA ASHRAM, Canti Dasa, Bali, Indonesia
Director, WINNIPEG FRINGE FESTIVAL, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Director, EDMONTON FRINGE FESTIVAL, Edmonton, Alberta
WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:
quality, professional, high-energy, skilled, remarkable, memorable, rewarding, emotional, conviction, unique, wonderful, transparent, amazing, tour-de-force, powerful, gripping, intimate, innovative, versatile, beautiful, stirring,
imaginative, tremendous, evocative, moving
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Administrative Assistant
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
130 Sunset Way
Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0
TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351
FAX 403-931-1534
e-mail: [email protected]
SHAKESPEARE
Technical Requirements for School Performances
1.
Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment
and the floor to be clean upon arrival.
2.
The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely
no use of gym equipment or balls!
Set-up Time Required:
Two hours
Take-out Time Required:
One hour
Helpers:
Two - three helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos
upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same
helpers are required to assist in packing up after the
performance.
Performing Area Required: Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall
floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x
8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the
reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden
floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.
Dressing Area Required:
Access to a staff washroom and mirror is all that is required.
Electrical Requirements:
One 110-volt circuit for sound
system.
Other Requirements:
One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x
0.6m (2')W for sound equip.
Enough chairs for school staff
and guests.
Enough chairs and /or benches
for students, if desired.
Contact: 1-800-743-3351
to 110 Volt circuit
Table for
Sound
1'
3'
0.5m
1m
12'
24'
SCALE
4m
8m
Sun.Ergos set-up for s h a k e s p e a r e in school gyms
Throne on dias
Chairs
Table or 2 desks provided by school
Bose speakers;
6' and 8' book-flats
Table for
Sound
1' Pylon
2' Table
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
Portrait of Shakespeare from the Title Page of the First Folio
ROBERT GREENWOOD in
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Engraving by Martin Dro es hout, 1623
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
presents
with
ROBERT GREENWOOD
"All the World's a stage…"
AS YOU LIKE IT, Jaques
"At first, the infant…"
MACBETH, The Porter
HAMLET, Hamlet
ROMEO AND JULIET, Mercutio
"And then, the lover…"
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Puck
SONNET 130
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Beatrice and Benedick
ROMEO AND JULIET, Romeo
"Then the soldier…"
RICHARD III, Richard, Duke of Gloucester
MACBETH, Lady MacBeth, MacBeth
"And then, the justice…"
MACBETH, Lady MacBeth, MacBeth
"…lean and slippered Pantaloon…"
HAMLET, Polonius, Hamlet
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Launce
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Shylock
"…second childishness…"
LEAR, Lear, Cordelia
"…sans everything."
AS YOU LIKE IT, Jaques
Set for SHAKESPEARE constructed by JORGE RIISBERG
Throne designed and constructed by GEORGE L. PALMER
Lighting and sound design by DANA LUEBKE
Costume and properties design by ROBERT GREENWOOD
SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered,
non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction of
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE
ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED
NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT