PHILADELPHIA, PA JANUARY 21-25 1 . lst E R E D N A V T UR K BY O T O H HETPALEIS. P 2 WELCOME! On behalf of the IPAY staff we are happy to welcome you to Philadelphia for the 37th annual Showcase. Philadelphia has long been known as a place for meeting and exchange—not to mention revolution! It seems fitting that we gather here again, in one of the leading cultural cities in the United States and IPAY’s home base, to stir the artistic fires, develop professional cultural exchange networks, and share extraordi- nary performing arts experiences with new and old friends. IPAY Showcase 2015 is one of the only juried performing arts platforms presenting fully-produced pieces created for youth in North America. In addition to attracting dynamic and diverse artistic companies from North America, we continue to be enriched by the growing reach of our global platform in welcoming new and returning artists, producers, presenters, and cultural liaisons from Mexico, Australia, Belgium, Sweden, Holland, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Whether this is your first Showcase or you are a seasoned attendee; whether you are an artist, producer, presenter, agent, student, or all of the above; we welcome you and invite you to take advantage of all that this opportunity has to offer you, as well as to contribute what you can to make it a success. We hope that you find what it is that has brought you to Showcase and that your presence here helps to fulfill another community member’s purpose for being here. We look forward to seeing you at the performances, Kindling discussions, Cultural Spotlights, receptions—and more. Welcome and thank you for being with us. Jeremy “ Boomer” Stacey, Executive Director Susan Crofton, Interim General Manager CONTENTS Welcome from the IPAY Staff 3 President’s Welcome 5 IPAY & Showcase Supporters 7 Conference Schedule 8-9 Showcase Selection Committee 10 Showcase Selection Process 11 The Showcases 12-33 Venue Map 34-35 Spotlights 37-45 Cultural Spotlights 47 Kindling 49-53 IPAY Awards 54 Jim Rye Fellowship 55 Exhibit Hall Map 56 List of Exhibitors by Booth Number 57 Alphabetical List of Exhibitors 58-64 IPAY Board of Directors 65 IPAY Staff & Showcase Team 66 3 WELCOME! Please join us at Showcase 101 for an overview of the next few days’ events, along with some useful tips to help set you up for a great conference. Wednesday, January 21 8:00 am-9:00 am Doubletree Hotel – Orchestra Room Throughout the conference, IPAY Ambassadors will be available to answer questions, direct you to the next event, and offer general assistance. You can identify Ambassadors as the one’s wearing American Flag bandanas! 4 FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Colleagues: On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am so pleased to wel- come you to Showcase 2015! Our 37th annual signature event holds much in store for all of us. If you are a first-time Showcase attendee, I bid you a spe- cial welcome. My own first Showcase was in 2006, and it’s not an overstatement when I say that IPAY was a game- changer for me. Non-members, it is my hope that, upon your return home, your Showcase experience will lead you to join all of us—artists, presenters, producers, artist managers, and others—who are proud to support the organization year- round. Philadelphia is the official home of IPAY, and as such, it is a pleasure to return to our organizational home town. While the Avenue of the Arts serves as our Showcase neighbor- hood, we’re not the only game in town, so be sure to check out some of the city’s great restaurants. During the conference, if you are at all uncertain as to where to go, or if you have any questions whatso- ever, look for the IPAY Ambassadors. Anyone in this all-volunteer group will be happy to help you. Showcase is a marathon, not a sprint, so if you plan on attending every Spotlight and every performance— and we hope you do!—take your time and make the most of it. Say hello to people you don’t know. Meet new colleagues and renew old acquaintances. Our community is about relationship building, learning from one another, and of course, serving as the focal point in North America for the best in performing arts for young people. My sincere thanks to our hard-working Board of Directors, our dedicated Committee members, and our talented staff. Here’s to a thrilling, productive, and inspiring four days! Best regards, Peg Schuler-Armstrong President, IPAY Board of Directors 5 IN MEMORIAM The IPAY community mourns the recent passing of Maranne Welch. 1937-2015. Maranne was one of the founding members of Showcase and IPAY and was the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater for many decades. Her visionary leadership, generous spirit, and wonderful laugh will be greatly missed. We dedicate Showcase 2015 to the celebration of her spirit and the great contribution she made to our community and thousands of children. 6 IPAY & SHOWCASE SUPPORTERS IPAY would like to thank our donors, whose generous gifts help support the organization and its initiatives, including Showcase. If you would like to join them in keeping IPAY strong and growing, please make a dona- tion today at www.ipayweb.org/contribute. Foundation and Government Supporters Showcase Sponsors Individual Supporters Hélène Ducharme Sherri Leathers Lian Farrer Pam Lieberman Ray Gargano Mara McEwin, Treehouse Shakers Jodi Glass, Slingsby Theatre Company Rebecca Podsednik Laura Goodwin Peg Schuler-Armstrong Jason Holland Simon Shaw, Shaw Entertainment Group Douglas Irvine, Visible Fictions Jim Weiner, Boat Rocker Entertainment Saskia Janse Special thanks to our wonderful Philadelphia partners and collaborators Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia Theatre Company Dance USA Philadelphia Plays and Players Theatre DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City University of the Arts Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 7 SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 1:30pm – 4:30pm SPARK - Creating Art for Young Audiences Kimmel Center: Merck Education Local Artist Workshop Center 4:00pm – 6:00pm Showcase Ambassador and Mentor Training DTH - Orchestra Room 6:30pm – 8:30pm Registration DTH - Overture Conference Room1 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 7:30am – 6:00pm Registration DTH - Overture Conference Room1 7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast on your own 8:00am – 9:00am Showcase 101 DTH - Orchestra Room 9:15am – 9:45am Welcome Kimmel Center: Perelman Theater 9:45am – 10:15am A LITTLE MARCHING BAND Kimmel Center: Perelman Theater 10:45am – 11:45am LOVE THAT DOG (group A) ArtsBank Theater 10:45am – 11:30am ARGUS (group B) Plays & Players Theatre 12:00pm – 1:30pm Member Meeting and Lunch (open to all attendees) Levitt Auditorium 1:45pm – 3:30pm Kindling Levitt Auditorium 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOVE THAT DOG (group B) ArtsBank Theater 4:00pm – 4:45pm ARGUS (group A) Plays & Players Theatre 5:15pm – 6:15pm Cultural Spotlight Netherlands/Flanders focus DTH - Orchestra Room 6:45pm – 8:15pm Opening Night Party sponsored by The Cultural Services Suzanne Roberts Theatre Lobby of the Québec Government Office in New York and CINARS 8:15pm – 9:15pm SKINK Suzanne Roberts Theatre 9:15pm – 10:35pm Spotlight bar open Plays & Players Theatre 9:45pm – 10:45pm Twilight Spotlights CDP Theatre Producers Plays & Players Theatre 10:45pm – 12:45am Kids’ Entertainment Showcase Lounge DTH - Standing O THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 7:30am – 6:00pm Registration DTH - Overture Conference Room1 7:45am – 9:00am Continental Breakfast sponsored by Harmony Artists Plays & Players Theatre 7:30am – 2:30pm Exhibit Hall Set-up DTH: Symphony Ballroom1 and Ormandy Ballroom2 8:15am – 9:00am Sunrise Spotlights sponsored by Windmill Theatre Plays & Players Theatre 9:30am – 10:30am RHAPSODY IN BLACK Suzanne Roberts Theatre 10:45am – 12:00pm Kindling Levitt Auditorium 12:15pm – 1:15pm THE PIGEONING (group A) ArtsBank Theater 12:15pm – 1:15pm I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS (group B) Plays & Players Theatre 1:30pm – 2:30pm Box Lunches (if pre-ordered) Available at Levitt Auditorium 2:45pm – 3:45pm THE PIGEONING (group B) ArtsBank Theater 2:45pm – 3:45pm I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS (group A) Plays & Players Theatre 4:00pm – 6:30pm Exhibition Hall (wine and cheese sponsored by DTH: Symphony Ballroom1 and Treehouse Shakers) Ormandy Ballroom2 6:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner on your own 8:15pm – 9:10pm THE BOX BROTHERS Suzanne Roberts Theatre 9:15pm – 10:35pm Spotlight bar open Plays & Players Theatre 9:45pm – 10:45pm Twilight Spotlights sponsored by Holden & Arts Plays & Players Theatre 10:45pm – 12:45am Kids’ Entertainment Showcase Lounge DTH - Standing O 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 7:30am – 6:00pm Registration DTH - Overture Conference Room1 7:45am – 8:45am Breakfast on your own 9:00am – 9:40am MISTER MOLSK (group A) ArtsBank Theater 9:00am – 9:40am TITUS (group B) Plays & Players Theatre 10:15am – 11:45am Kindling ArtsBank Cabaret 12:15pm – 12:55pm MISTER MOLSK (group B) ArtsBank Theater 12:15pm – 12:55pm TITUS (group A) Plays & Players Theatre 1:00pm – 1:45pm Box Lunches (if pre-ordered) Pick up at Suzanne Roberts 1:30pm – 2:30pm Cultural Spotlight Denmark/Norway/Sweden focus DTH - Orchestra Room 3:00pm – 3:30pm H’SAO Kimmel Center: Commonwealth Plaza 3:45pm – 4:35pm TAGGED Kimmel Center: Perelman Theater 4:45pm – 5:15pm TAMBOURINE SUBMARINE Kimmel Center: Commonwealth Plaza 5:15pm – 7:15pm Exhibition Hall DTH: Symphony Ballroom1 and Ormandy Ballroom2 7:15pm – 9:15pm Dinner on your own 9:15pm – 10:15pm SYMPHONIE DRAMATIQUE Suzanne Roberts Theatre 10:15pm – 12:15am Kids’ Entertainment Showcase Lounge DTH - Standing O SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 8:30am -5:30pm Registration DTH - Overture Conference Room* 8:30am – 10:00am