Come to the UFV Theatre on Saturday April 2, 8pm, for an evening of music, dance, and theatre, featuring UFV students and other local artists. With a family friendly line-up, including vocal octet Pieces of Eight, solo performances, and numbers by local theatre companies, this evening is not-to-be-missed!
All proceeds will be donated to Japan relief efforts through the Red Cross. Admission is by suggested donation of $10. Please invite all your friends and family, to help us make this an enjoyable and successful evening!
For more information, call 604-795-2814 or Email: theatre@ufv.ca
David Schalkwyk Lecture
March 15, 7:30 PM UFV Theatre
In coordination with our 2010/2011 season, internationally renowned Shakespearean scholar David Schalkwyk, Research Director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, presented a free lecture on Shakespeare's The Tempest on Tuesday, March 15 at 7.30 pm in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus. All were welcome.
Open Auditions for A Little Unfinished Family Business
February 22, 7 PM
The University of The Fraser Valley Theatre Department held open auditions Tuesday, February 22 at 7 pm in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus for its summer production of A Little Unfinished Family Business, a new play by local playwright Rick Mawson.
A Little Unfinished Family Business is a comedy drama with an ample serving of family intrigue that takes a trip back to those Halcyon days of the mid seventies in small town BC., featuring Disco, Baby Duck, Molsen stubbies and bad fashion statements.
This production will run May 26 to June 5 in the studio theatre on The Chilliwack campus. Those interested in working back stage are also invited to attend the auditions.
For more information, call 604-795-2814 or Email: theatre@ufv.ca
Third Annual Poetry Slam
February 11, 7PM
One of the most popular annual events to be held in the UFV Theatre lobby will be back again this year. The Third Annual Poetry Slam will take place, again in the theatre lobby, on Friday, February 11 at 7 p.m. The first two slams played to standing room only audiences, so get there early so you don’t miss the fun. Potential participants are advised to register at least one hour before the event on a first come first served basis. There are usually twelve spaces available for participating poets, who then proceed through several elimination rounds to choose the evening’s eventual winner. Audience reactions and a panel of judges are usually used to make the final decision.
For additional information contact Lisa Morry at 604-792-0025 local 2471 or Lisa.Morry@ufv.ca
Auditions for Directors' Festival 2011
February 8 2011
Auditions for our 2011 Directors' Theatre Festival took place on February 8, 2011. This unique festival runs April 27 - May 1. Don't miss it!
New Dinner Theatre and Tea Party Dates and Times
January 20, 5-5:30PM
January 30, 2PM
The recent fund raising efforts by Friends of Theatre for “Forum” students were so successful that the Friends decided to repeat them for our production of Girl in the Goldfish Bowl. The Dinner Theatre evening once again was at Bozzinis restaurant on Yale Road, this time on January 20 at a cost of $24 for a ticket to the show and a spaghetti dinner — with a vegetarian stir fry option.
The Tea Party, with payment by donation, was at 1 p.m., before the January 30 matinee performance which started at 2 p.m.
The Tempest Readthrough
The readthrough for our 2011 production of The Tempest directed by Bruce Kirkley will be held on Tuesday December 14 at 7PM. This event is open to all theatre students, staff and faculty members.
Please note that this is not a public event.
THEA 305 Final Presentations
Come and join us for an hour of Children’s Theatre!
Accompany a toy rabbit on a life-changing journey … Visit magical Laundryland … and Experience a whole new Rumpelstiltskin!
All created and performed by the students in THTR 305: Theatre for Young Audiences
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:30 - 7:30 PM UFV Theatre
Martin Happer Visit
UFV Theatre alumnus Martin Happer, who recently performed in the hit production The 39 Steps at the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver, visited the department on Thursday, November 25 at 1:00 pm for an informal talk on the strategies needed to pursue a successful professional acting career. The event was open to everyone.
Dinner Theatre and Afternoon Tea Fund Raisers for Forum Students
Following on the enormous success of their special fundraising dinner at Bozzini's restaurant on November 10th, the Friends of the Theatre hosted an afternoon tea in the theatre lobby at 1 pm. on Sunday, November 21, before the “Forum” matinee at 2 pm., to raise additional funds to help subsidize theatre students' fees. Tea, coffee, cookies, and assorted delights were served, with payment by donation.
Thanks to all those who attended. Please come out to these events, and help support our students!
Playreading: The Droning of Bombers
The Theatre Department held a public reading of Hennie Drenton-Regoczi's new playThe Droning of Bombers at 10 am Thursday, Nov. 18 in our Studio Theatre. Hennie's play is about her childhood recollections of life in German occupied Holland in the Second World War. Droning of Bombers will be presented this spring at the Directors' Festival directed by Jim Servizi.
There was an opportunity after Hennie read her script for audience members to provide feedback and to discuss the work with the author/director/instructor.
David Schalkwyk Lecture
