The Life of Paper
We are thrilled to announce that the Pangaea Arts production of The
Life of Paper has been recognized with three Jessie
Richardson Theatre Award nominations.
For her original composition, Judy Specht is nominated in
the Outstanding Sound Design or Original Composition category. Margaret
McKea is nominated in the Outstanding Costume Design category. Joseph
Wu is nominated in the Significant Artistic Achievement category
for Origami Artistry. We are very happy that Judy, Margaret,
and Joseph are being recognized for the enormous amount of work and artistry
they put in to the show.
The awards ceremony is on Monday, June 15th at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets
are $25 plus surcharges, available from Ticketmaster (highly recommended that
you purchase tickets in advance).
More information on the awards can be found at www.jessies.ca.
An Origami Theatre Event
May 23 - June 1 '08
The Life of Paper ran at the Roundhouse
Community Arts & Recreation Centre from May 23 - June 1,
2008
The Life of Paper is a theatre event featuring the work of word-class
origami artist Joseph Wu and
theatre artists from East and West, a live theatrical journey through time
and cultures, uncovering the ancient art of paper folding; you will never look
at paper the same way again.
Discover a stunning world made of paper; breathtaking origami sculptures, costumes, props, set, masks, puppets, and musical instruments will be made of folded paper.
Pangaea Arts combines Eastern and Western theatre styles as they collaborate with:
• World-renowned origami artist Joseph Wu,
• World-music performers Orchid
Ensemble (Jonathan Bernard, Lan
Tung and Gelina Jiang),
• Performers Yayoi Hirano, Ling He, Lenard Stanga, David Warburton and Tomoko Hanawa,
• Composer and Musical Director Judy Specht,
• Set and light designer John Webber,
• Costume Designer Margaret McKea,
• Director Heidi Specht.
An Interactive Origami Exhibition
Wed, May 21 to Sun, June 1
Join us for an exhibition of the amazing possibilities of paper, featuring the work of world-renowned origami artist Joseph Wu. The public is invited to contribute to two enormous paper works of art. This is an opportunity to collaborate with Joseph and other origami experts as they create a massive interactive origami display, which will grow throughout the week as the public adds their contributions, with help from members of PALM (Paperfolders Around the Lower Mainland). Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an origami expert, you are welcome to contribute your own artwork, made on-site, as you learn about origami, paper-making, and recycling. All ages are welcome. At the Roundhouse Exhibit Hall.
A massive thanks to all of our sponsors, funders and partners.
Thanks to Michael Menefee the extraordinary nature photographer from Fort Collins, Colorado, who allowed us to use his Sandhill Cranes image on our poster. Thanks also to Yukiko Onley for shooting the poster session, based on a 19th century woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, and to Hans Saefkow for putting it all together.
Also a big thanks to Flexible Love for donating their amazing FlexibleLove™ 16 chair for use in our show.