The Inspector – Phoenix Theatre
THE INSPECTOR
March 9 – 18, 2017
PHOENIX THEATRE, UVIC
Adapted by Linda Hardy
A West Coast political satire inspired by Nikolay Gogol’s The Government Inspector
Edited by Nicholas Guerreiro
Saturday March 18 at 2pm
with Sign Language Interpretation with Nigel Howard and Jen Ferris
Word arrives in Paradise (a “fictional” West Coast town) that a government inspector is coming incognito. Will the little improprieties of town’s mayor and officials be exposed? When they mistake a cunning ex-civil servant for the inspector, their schemes are turned against them. As the greed, corruption, and hypocrisy escalate, this satirical farce spins hilariously out of control. Inspired by local news stories, this adaptation of Gogol’s 19th-century comedy of errors is no less relevant – and possibly even more humorous! – when reimagined into our own political landscape.
Director: Linda Hardy
Assistant Director: Jeffrey Renn
Set Designer: Delaney Tesch
Costume Designers: Barbara Clerihue & Hana Ruzesky-Bashford
Lighting Designer: Eryn Griffith
Sound Designer: Christopher Green
Projection Designer: Marites Frazer
Choreographer: Jacques Lemay
Stage Manager: Rebecca Marchand
Recommended for ages 13+
TICKETS: $15 – $25 for Saturday Matinee** and Weekdays / $26 for Weekend Evenings
BOX OFFICE: 250-721-8000 (opens February 28 for phone and in-person orders**)
** USE this fax order form for special advanced ticket purchases for Matinee with Sign Language Interpretation **
GVAD UPDATE
GVAD UPDATE – MARCH 2, 2017
from President Kimberly Wood
GVAD has been very busy lately:
- We hosted the Townhall/Roundtable on Saturday January 21st – with about 60 participants
- From the feedback at the Townhall/Roundtable, the Board decided to re-structure GVAD, to enable us to meet future GVAD goals.
” 1st Canada Deaf 55+ Games Hosted by EAD Seniors Club
The +55 summer games in Edmonton this coming summer has extended our deadline to March 10th– grab get your special combo ticket which is only $150.00 with four lunches for 45 dollars!
Any more information please contact Ron Fee at Ronpegfee@telus.net
Deaf Education and Accessibility Conference
view the website here: https://www.deafeducationconferences.com/
Family Storytime in Sign Language and English at Burnaby Public Library
Family Storytime in Sign Language and English at Burnaby Public Library
http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/family-storytime-in-sign-language-and-english-at-metrotown-1
Join a Deaf storyteller and a children’s librarian for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts presented in both American Sign Language and English. This is a free drop-in for children of all ages and abilities, together with a parent or caregiver. All families are welcome! Interpreters will be present.
Three Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM: March 25, April 22, and May 27.
At Tommy Douglas Library in Burnaby: 7311 Kingsway, 604.522.3971.
Presented by Burnaby Public Library in partnership with Family and Community Services and Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at the Ministry of Children and Family Development. For more information, e-mail Randi at the library (Randi.Robin@bpl.bc.ca) or Roger at Family and Community Services (Roger.Chan@gov.bc.ca).
ASL & Board Games Night
We will be hosting an evening of Boards games and fun on Thursday, March 9, from 6-9pm. The evening will be at Douglas College on the Coquitlam Campus. We will provide some board games and light snacks/beverages. Feel free to bring your own favorite game to add more variety! The evening will be hosted in ASL, with volunteer interpreters available for Deaf-Blind participants. Feel free to invite any friends who sign or who are learning sign! PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE TO ROOM D1020.
If you have any allergies, or any questions, my email is jessiellen97@gmail.com
Nordic Racers Ski Club
2017 Skiing is Believing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Open to any Deaf and Hard of Hearing who want to learn cross country skiing for one day.
Maximum 18 people and there are several spots left.
Deadline to register has postponed to Friday, March 3 so please register ASAP.
Cost only $35 per person including ski rental, transportation, trail tickets, coaches and interpreters.
WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 2017
WHERE: Whistler Olympic Park
TIME: Meet in Vancouver by 7:45 am for bus transportation to Whistler and return back to Vancouver by 6 pm
Register online: http://nordicracers.ca/product/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-skiing-is-believing/
Email for questions: vicepresident@nordicracers.ca
Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth!
Join us for the screening of Maciej Adamek’s award-winning documentary Two Worlds, at the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth!
Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 AM
VIFF Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St.)
In Polish and PSL with English subtitles
Two Worlds invites us into the life of Laura, a 12 year-old girl daughter to two deaf parents. Whenever Laura’s parents need to go out, she becomes their guide and guardian. Caring for her parents has helped Laura develop a unique sensibility, and while she understands the responsibilities of adulthood at a young age, she also finds room for youthful carelessness in her life. Using sparse sound and subtle cinematic gestures, the film draws us into Laura’s world between worlds, where unconditional love is the family’s primary language.
Sign language being considered as third official language: documents
If enacted legislation would require federal information and services to be provided in English, French and sign language
OTTAWA – The Liberal government has been quietly looking at the possibility of adding a third official language: Sign language.
Raising signing to the level of official language would be a major recognition, given that the use of sign language in Canada was “widely discouraged and even forbidden in classrooms” in the not-too-distant past, federal officials wrote in a briefing note to Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough.
