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Acting on social accessibility brings drama, discussion together

April 30th, 2009 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized

An upcoming performance of Canadian playwright George F. Walker’s “Criminal Genius” will be accompanied by an interactive panel discussion involving at-risk youth and members of local service organizations

picture 082ACTing on Social Accessibility: A Community Forum will be presented on May 5, at Theatre BC’s Nanaimo Centre Stage. The event is a partnership between Vancouver Island University, the Theatre Department’s Satyr Players Club, and Theatre BC.

Jeremy Banks, the event coordinator (and director of the play) joins us, along with the cast of “Criminal Genius”—Bryce Hughes, Kieran Hunt, Katje Van Loon, Jvana Wotypka, and Tom Mairs—to discuss the play, the panel, and the goals for the community forum. The cast performs a scene from the play.

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Image: Katje Van Loon (“Shirl”), Kieran Hunt (“Rolly”), and Bryce Hughes (“Stevie”) in rehearsal.

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