NEWS

Thank you to all of our supporters who donated generously to our RocketHub campaign for EDEN! We were able to exceed our goal of $4,000 thanks to multiple project fuellers. It was our first time trying out crowdsource funding and we were pleased with the result. If you have any feedback we’d love to hear it!

Although the RocketHub campaign is now closed, we continue to do on-going fundraising. If you missed the chance to donate through RocketHub but want to support the world premiere of EDEN or our season of works you can donate with credit card through Canada Helps or mail a cheque to: Sarasvati Productions 242 Cathedral Ave Winnipeg, MB R2W 0X3. Charitable tax receipts are issued for all donations over $10.

Do you believe in the arts as a means to inspire, provoke thought, engage audiences and create dialogue? If so, help support the world premiere of EDEN. We only have 23 days left to meet our fundraising target and we need your help! The performance run is set for April 27 to May 13, but we only have until March 28th to meet our funding deadline. We are trying a new approach by using the crowdfunding site RocketHub. Click here to access the Fundraising Campaign and show your support.

Click here for more information on EDEN and check back for regular updates!

On March 9 & 10, this year’s International Women’s Week Cabaret of Monologues will highlight the stories of women from the Winnipeg region. We are excited to announce the pieces, all by local playwrights, that will be performed by our local cast of fabulous actors. With such a wide array of topics there will truly be something for everyone, whether you are interested to see how Nellie McClung behaves at a Jets game or intrigued about what might run through the mind of a waitress at the Sal’s on the bridge.

Check out the full list of monologues and book your tickets!

We are excited to announce the artistic team for the world premiere of EDEN by Artistic Director Hope McIntyre, which runs from April 27 to May 13, 2012 at the University of Winnipeg Asper Centre for Theatre of Film (400 Colony Street).

Some of our audiences may recall earlier readings and workshops of the play as it is has been in development over several years. Rick Chafe, whose play Secret Mask was recently staged at Prairie Theatre Exchange to rave reviews has been working as dramaturg over the last few months and we are excited by the play’s progress. We know it will be a must-see event!

At the helm for the world premiere production will be local favourite Sharon Bajer. We are extremely pleased to have Sharon on board as director. She just returned from two seasons at the Stratford Festival in the Michael Langham Workshop for Classical Direction.

Due to the fact that the story is told through three generations, the cast includes a mix of established actors well-known on Winnipeg stages and new faces. The show features: Kevin Anderson, Andrea Del Campo, Kevin Gabel, Ti Hallas, Marsha Knight, Tracy Penner, Steven Ratzlaff and Tom Soares.

The show is a challenging piece with a large cast, use of video and dystopian setting. Our amazing designers include:
Set Design by Kim Griffin
Lighting Design by Dean Cowieson
Costume Design by Kelsey Noren
Video by Jordan Popowich
Sound Design by Chris Coyne

Click here for full bios and go to the EDEN event page for performance times and to book tickets on-line.