New Beginnings

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Sarasvati Productions presents the world premiere of New Beginnings!

May 22, 24, 27 at 7pm
May 23 at 1:00pm
May 25 at 9pm – ASL Interpretation Available
May 26 at 4pm
Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (at the University of Winnipeg, 400 Colony Street)
For tickets and information – www.sarasvati.ca 204-586-2236

Sarasvàti is excited to bring to the stage our latest community collaboration New Beginnings. Witness the coming together of a diverse range of artists, community members, recent newcomers and established immigrants. Through the use of dance, music, visual art and storytelling we explore the themes of displacement and resettlement.

Our amazing group of core artists includes:
Director – Cherissa Richards
Co-directed by Hope McIntyre
Music Director – Gerry Atwell
Dance Consultant – Brenda Gorlick
Associate Producer – Lindsay Johnson
Film Design – Snow Angel Films (Nilufer and Saira Rahman)
Visual Artist – Indra Skuja-Grislis
Choreographer – Emily Solstice
Dancer – Savannah Rae Boyko
Dancer – Anthony R L Ferens
Dancer – Melissa Langdon
Dancer – Sydney Macfarlane
Dancer – Alanna McPherson
Dancer – Simba Meng
Dancer – Vincenzo Alberto
Dancer – Sydney Macfarlane
Dancer/Performer – Denisse Samaniego
Performer – Jonathan Chipalata
Performer – Gertrude Hambira
Performer – Reena Jolly
Performer – Olatunbosun Buzzman Amao
Performer – Dagmawit Eshetu
Performer – Lu Fayokun
Performer – Ahmad Alhomsi
Performer – Anjali Anjali Sandhu
Musician – Mpho Mambira

Select performances will offer interpreters and be followed by conversation circles promoting community dialogue.

This unique production will also run in the same space as One Trunk Theatre’s new show Boundary Avenue*. There will be special opportunities to see both productions
Check out ticket packages to see both productions.

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