____________________________________________________________________________________ Spring Break Festival March 10-12, 2015 Evergreen Cultural Centre COQUITLAM, BC (February 13, 2015) – Be prepared for three days of fun as the annual Spring Break Festival rolls into Evergreen Cultural Centre with shows for the whole family. Wonder at Monster Theatre’s magical production of The Little Prince on Tuesday, March 10, be captivated by the upbeat grooves of the Afro-Brazilian Carnaval on Wednesday, March 11, and laugh along with The Purple Pirate in Message in a Bottle on Thursday, March 12. All three shows have two performances each day at 11am and 7pm to give families lots of flexibility. First up, the classic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is given the inimitable Monster Theatre treatment in a performance that is fun and engaging for all ages. Meet talking roses and foxes, venture out on interplanetary travel and learn about true love and loyalty. Join the Little Prince on a spectacular adventure as he celebrates open-mindedness, open-heartedness and the beauty of imagination. With puppets, masks, original music and a little theatre magic, Monster Theatre’s storytelling experts will capture children’s hearts and funny bones as they bring the cherished novella to life. On Wednesday, experience the history, music, art and culture of Brazil with Grupo Axé Capoeira. The “Afro” style of dance originated among the slaves in colonial Brazil. Its vitality comes from the mixture of steps and rhythms comprising a combination of African, Indigenous and European influences. Featuring traditional capoeira music as well as upbeat Brazilian vocals and instrumentals, their performances showcase captivating professional capoeiristas and dancers at the height of their skill. Plus, join the performers for a fun and energetic Family Dance Workshop at 2pm to learn how to dance in the Carnaval. Finally, Message in a Bottle is a mesmerizing dramatization of a personal experience with bullying, featuring The Purple Pirate: transformational theatre artist Dustin Anderson. The story begins aboard a MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] | DIRECT LINE: 604.927.6566 pirate ship where the protagonist is pressured by the crew to bully his good friend. When he learns that hurting her feels terrible, he stands up for her and is forced to walk to the plank – until he is rescued by the same friend he bullied! Demonstrating the redemptive power of forgiveness, Message in a Bottle will transport you to a magical realm where the power of good prevails. The Spring Break Festival plays at Evergreen Cultural Centre from March 10 – 12 with shows at 11am and 7pm. Tickets start at just $12 each with three show packages available from only $27! Tickets can be purchased at the Evergreen box office by calling 604-927-6555 or online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca. -30- For high resolution images and more info, contact: Gabriel Kirkley, Marketing Coordinator [email protected] 604-927-6566 About Evergreen Cultural Centre The centre houses a 257-seat, flexible black box theatre and a 1500 square foot public art gallery. The Rehearsal Studio and several art or meeting studios provide an additional 5000 square feet of space for Evergreen’s classes, workshops and rentals while the spacious glassed-in Lobby offers a spectacular view of Lafarge Lake. The Evergreen Cultural Centre presents a variety of arts programs including professional theatre, dance and music presentations, art exhibitions, arts education programs, and public programs for both children and adults, including arts camps. For young audiences it also produces its own family series and spring break festival. In addition, the centre is a venue for numerous community-based arts groups providing much needed rehearsal, performance and teaching space. In 2013, over 70,000 visitors came to the Evergreen Cultural Centre to participate in the many offerings throughout the year. Website: evergreenculturalcentre.ca Twitter: @EvergreenArts Facebook: facebook.com/evergreenculturalcentre Instagram: EvergreenArts MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] | DIRECT LINE: 604.927.6566 .