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English Theatre Takes the Smash Hit Tartuffe Home to Newfoundland Winter • 2018 A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE FOUNDATION Aussi disponible en français English Theatre takes the smash hit Tartuffe home to Newfoundland Andy Jones’s folklore workshop at Riverwood “In a world where everything comes from a screen, kids Academy in Wing’s Point, Newfoundland isn’t aren’t hearing a lot of stories told in the old tradition these days,” says Andy. “They invested in the stories in over yet, but already the Canadian actor and an overwhelming way.” playwright knows he wants to come back one day. Riverwood Academy was just one stop on NAC “I got a special feeling as soon as I walked in the door,” English Theatre’s two-week Tartuffe tour to Andy recalls. “I remember thinking I’ll gladly come back Newfoundland last fall. In addition to performances to this school anytime.” in five communities, the tour included an incredible 54 individual workshops for teachers, students and During the workshop, Andy tells stories and teaches community groups. For many of the 19 teaching elementary and high school students about the oral artists, including Andy, the outreach and education events tradition, told in kitchens across Newfoundland until the were the highlight of their time in Newfoundland. 1950’s. The students sit riveted, surprising their teachers by how attentive they are. continued on page 2 English Theatre's Tartuffe tour was a resounding success with actors Greg Malone, Robert Joy, Alison Woolridge Photo: Richard Blenkinsopp 2 From cover: English Theatre takes the smash hit Tartuffehome to Newfoundland “It was very rewarding,” says Andy. Newfoundland’s Arts & Culture success when it premiered at the NAC “The tour went to some hard-to- Centres to offer a full slate of in 2013. But Judi says its reception in reach places. It was great to have all education and outreach events Ottawa still can’t compare to the one these artists on one bus travelling alongside performances—it’s almost it received while on tour. across the province, reaching out to unheard of,” explains Judi Pearl, students and communities.” Artistic Projects Coordinator for “In Corner Brook, I watched the NAC English Theatre. “Everyone audience watch the show. There was Along with Andy, the Tartuffe tour who participated was grateful to have a special feeling in the room as they company also included two other this exposure to arts education events. recognized themselves on the stage. It original members of CODCO— It was so valuable for us to create was a celebration of who they are as a Canadian comedy group from bridges between the artists, students Newfoundlanders. It was a privilege Newfoundland best known for their and communities in Newfoundland, for me to witness the pure joy and love sketch comedy series which aired especially outside of St. John’s.” for each other that was visible on their on CBC in the late 1980’s/early faces,” says Judi. 1990’s. Robert Joy and Greg Malone Andy agrees. “As a national institution, taught comedy workshops to theatre it’s important for the NAC to do more In the end, it is the education and PERFORMANCE • CREATION • LEARNING • CREATION PERFORMANCE groups and students. Meanwhile, and more outreach across Canada. outreach events that Judi cherishes other artists offered workshops in It helps people feel like they’re part most. Both she and Andy are sincerely everything from creative writing to of the whole country. It’s great to go thankful to NAC supporters who stage management. They brought into schools and talk to the kids and helped make the tour possible. “The their talent and expertise to Memorial encourage people to come out and see opportunity to bring these artists to University, schools, community a professional production—something remote communities in Newfoundland centres, and even three correctional they don’t often get to see in a place is something I will treasure all my life,” centres. Everywhere they went, the like Gander Bay.” she says. “I’m very grateful to donors company received a warm welcome. for helping to make it possible.” Andy’s adaptation of Molière’s “We are one of the few performing comedy classic, Tartuffe, which he set arts groups touring through in 1939 Newfoundland, was a big Andy Jones shares stories with students of Riverwood Academy in Wing’s Point, NL during English Theatre's Tartuffe tour Photo: Judi Pearl “As soon as I was asked to adapt Molière’s Tartuffe, it was my dream to tour Newfoundland, to make this a Newfoundland story.” Andy Jones 3 Message from the STAGE. IS OUR CANADA National Arts Centre Foundation CEO A new year is upon festival presented 1,500 artists from the Atlantic to the us—a time to reflect Arctic to the Pacific. and be thankful for all And the brilliant legacy project ENCOUNT3RS, the Jayne Watson that is good in our lives. Photo: Ottawa’s Valberg Imaging NAC’s landmark commission pairing three composers There is much to with three choreographers will be performed on stages be thankful for at the NAC and supporters like you are for years to come. a big part of the reason why. Thanks to your generosity, promising artists are given a chance to learn and perform on Of course, 2017 was the year we opened our rejuvenated Canada’s stage. Brilliant new works are being developed and NAC. Since July, thousands of patrons and visitors have premiering in front of audiences. And young people are delighted in our stunning new spaces. getting their first taste of live music, theatre and dance The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to reflect through education and outreach programs. on our past achievements. It’s also a time to look forward All of us at the NAC are grateful for your support. I’m to the year ahead. With you by our side, I can’t wait to delighted to enclose our annual Stewardship Report giving celebrate the joy 2018 will bring. you the opportunity to look back on the achievements we With gratitude, celebrated together last season. For example, the NAC Orchestra’s Canada 150 Tour touched thousands as it celebrated the 150th anniversary of Confederation through music. In June, our Canada Scene Jayne Watson Come and enjoy free programs in the NAC’s new public spaces It’s early Monday morning—rush Heather Gibson, Executive Producer Come explore free programming at the NAC, including Toddler Tuesdays hour. But the people gathered on the of NAC Presents and Variety and Photo: Luther Caverly new Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Community Programming at the NAC. at the NAC are feeling anything but rushed. They’re here for the free Visitors to the NAC can watch a Movement in Meditation class led by local choir rehearse on the Glass NAC Dance Education and Teaching Thorsteinson Staircase or listen Artist Siôned Watkins. to the English Storytellers share stories in the Rossy Pavilion. “We Movement in Meditation is just one recognize there is a lot of art that goes of many free programs the NAC is on in the community. We want to be offering in our new public spaces. part of that and host these groups. There is also Toddler Tuesdays and This is as much their space as it is Heather also urges you to bring your Wednesday afternoon programming any other artist’s in the community,” children and grandchildren. “As arts especially for seniors. All of the Heather says. programs get cut in schools, as kids have programs are arts based. All community members and visitors less exposure to the arts, an institution “With 70,000 square feet of additional to the Nation’s Capital are encouraged like ours can fill in the gaps,” she says. space, we wanted to follow up on NAC to visit the NAC and enjoy the free “That requires us to create opportunities President and CEO Peter Herrndorf ’s programming. A list of programs is for families to come for free.” vision of becoming Canada’s available on our website. living room for the arts,” explains 4 Celebrating a Year of Giving: The 2016–2017 Stewardship Report Thank you! Your thoughtful support for the that will last a lifetime. It also opened our doors our donors have National Arts Centre Foundation provided emerging young artists with inspired us with your generosity made a big impact in the 2016–2017 opportunities to develop their talent, and passion for the arts. By working season, here in Ottawa and across create and perform. together, you’ve contributed millions the country. With your generosity, you of dollars to the Foundation which helped bring hundreds of breathtaking With your generosity, 2016–2017 was we’ve used to educate promising performances to Canada’s stage, a memorable year for performance, artists, fund new creation, and keep enriching the lives of arts lovers, creation and learning. It will also be the arts thriving on stage and in the students and artists alike. known as the year we opened the hearts of countless Canadians. doors to our brand new National But the impact of your support was Arts Centre thanks to the generous Thank you for being part of the also felt beyond the stage. Thanks support of the Government of Canada. journey. To date, your donations and to dedicated donors like you, we Thank you for staying with us during the contributions of our corporate PERFORMANCE • CREATION • LEARNING • LEARNING • CREATION • CREATION PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE were able to support brilliant new the renovations. And thank you, so sponsors and foundations have creation such as ENCOUNT3RS. much, for giving us so many reasons totaled more than $140 million.
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