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December 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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An evening of poetic short performances featuring an ensemble of poets from across the country. Each excerpt represents a preview of a forthcoming full production, offering audience members a sneak-peek of performances in the making.

Act 1: Body Language: A Study of Poetry in Motionexplores how we communicate and the languages we use to do it. It experiments with changing the primary ‘voice’ on stage between spoken word, dance, and Sign.

Act 2: Quiet Kitchen by Johnny Trinh – a food and storytelling short performance

Act 3: InnerGenerational by Anto Chanexplores intergenerational trauma and healing

The ensemble includes: Hari Alluri, Justin Calvadores, Anto Chan, Desiree Dawson, Victoria Karoline, Rei Leung, Johnny MacRae, Lucia Misch, Johnny Trinh, SJ Valiquette, George C Vasquez, Shana Wolfe

 

Vancouver Poetry House events take place on the ancestral territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh First Nations, whose lands were never sold, ceded, or relinquished,—lands that were taken. Vancouver Poetry House supports the resurgence of Indigenous culture and the work of Indigenous poets.

 

Accessing the Presentation House https://www.phtheatre.org/frequently-asked-questions/ We ask audience members to please wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking at Vancouver Poetry House events. Our mask request will be in place until further notice.

 

Excerpts is supported by Canadian Heritage, the British Columbia Arts Council, Canada Council of the Arts and the City of Vancouver.

Details

Date:
December 11, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$25
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/excerpts-tickets-465887992527

Venue

Presentations House
333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M3G9 Canada
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