Join us at Rockcliffe Park for a new program and unique opportunity to experience George Orwell's classic book "Animal Farm", where you get to experience Orwell's words and dialogue
In a group setting moderated by playwright Maeve Colleary-D’Amico, participants will select one of 16 characters from Animal Farm. Together the group will read their lines to experience the story in a new way. The script will be sent in advance after registration.
Click on this link to hear a summary of the event (1 min) https://audio.com/a-fable-for-our-time/audio/a-fable-for-our-time
This is not about acting or public speaking. In fact, no experience or rehearsals are necessary. It is a 2 hour event, including a break.
Adults and kids 12 years and older. English. Registration is required as there is limited space.
***NOTE: This event takes place after the branch is closed.
About Maeve
Maeve has many strings in her bow! Performer, director, choreographer, playwright, Editor in Chief and qualified teacher specializing in Literacy and the Creative Arts. She was worked and/or had her work shown at many venues including Brock University, Centre for the Arts , Niagara Artists Centre, Stray Theatre, Ex-B Theatre and Amnesty International to name a few. Her original works include:
- George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ – Two act stage play. Readings at: Stray Theatre, Theatre Beyond Words, and Renaissance Lounge
- ‘A Fable for Our Time’ – Original Adaptation of Animal Farm. Performed for Amnesty International (live virtual event)
- ‘The Orwell Project – A Fable for our Time’, Script and accompanying Manual created to support volunteers interested in organizing their own independent reading for a non-profit cause of their choice.
- Children’s Plays: ‘Perseus’ & ‘Hearth of Humanity’, performed at Ridley Manderville Theatre and ‘The Girl Who Married the Bear’, ‘The Friendly Island’, and ‘Games’, performed at the Niagara Artist’s Centre
- ‘The Song of Lawino’, Niagara Artist’s Centre
- ‘Journeys’ – One Act Play. Performed at: Ontario Arts Council Festival of the Arts, Amnesty fundraiser, and Theatre Beyond Words
