Motivational Speaker / Artist / Ventriloquist

Val Hilliker

Virtues Project Master Facilitator and Certified World Laughter Leader

Val Hilliker offers;

Workshops - Shows - Artist in Residence

Call Val Hilliker now: (403) 874--5713 www.valhilliker.com

Celebrate your community of caring! For Grades Preschool -12.
Now a family show too!
Peace Education that’s Fun For everyone!

SummerACT 2008

Performing Arts Camps for Ages 7-17
July 7 - August 22, 2008

Located in the heart of Calgary’s arts scene,

EPCOR CENTRE offers one- and two-week innovative theatre and performing arts camps in July and August.

SummerACT features:

Oh brother!  Sibling mischief and best pal escapades are the problems 9 year old Peter Hatcher faces in this attempts to deal with his impossible little brother, Fudge.  Based on the book by perennial favorite Judy Blume, Tales Of A Fourth Grade Nothing is a humourous look at family life, growing up and the troubles that can be caused by a younger sibling. 

See this children's literature favorite come to life on stage.

At Epcor Centre on October 23 & 24, 2008 at 12:30 pm or have us come to your school on Tour October 28, 2008-April 30, 2009.

Great for Elementary - K-6 audiences, families and teachers. 60 Minutes. Study Guide With CD of show music with each booking.

Directed By Bonnie Gratz

Based on The Book by Judy Blume & Adapted For The Stage By Bruce Mason

Hands on Workshops for grade k- 6 - exploring art of all kinds! see www.creativekidsmuseum.com for details

Grade 4

Shadow Puppet Production

This workshop provides students with an opportunity to make shadow puppets, script write and produce a play . While working as a team students will explore some of the intriguing principles of light and shadow. Making the puppets encourages design skills and technical ‘know-how’. Combining the question “Where in the world does our waste go?” and with inspiration from the story of “Ed the Duck’s dramatic rescue” this grade four workshop promises lots of fun and learning

Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

Grade 5

Future Imagining with Masks

This workshop challenges students to think like Leonardo da Vinci by blending scientific reason with creative expression. Four hundred years beyond our time, what creatures will exist? How will technology advance? What obstacles will human beings overcome? Exploration, investigation and questioning are keys to designing a creature of the future. Students will compose a brief encyclopedia entry before building a 3-D paper sculpture mask. They will learn the basics of wearing a mask in drama and bring their creatures to life with a movement performance onstage in the Creative Kids Museum.

Workshop Duration: 2 hours

ECS

My Many Coloured Days
This workshop examines how feelings are expressed and some of the challenges in recognizing their expression. Students will explore ways to metaphorically represent feelings through music, imagery, movement, colour and literature. Our inspirational take off is Dr. Seuss’s book “My Many Coloured Days”. After exploring, they will create a painting full of feeling!

Workshop Duration: 1 hour

Grade 1

Celebrating RED!

Students will be invited to observe the colour red in their lives. They will explore the colour red and learn how to create shades and tints with black and white paint. Then they will take up the challenge of creating a piece of work that tells a story using only the colour red; painting with a variety of painting tools as well as using collage techniques.
Workshop Duration: 1 hour

Grade 2

Faces in Canada

Students will begin by looking at the many ways artists have represented ‘the human face’. They will then analyze a human face, take measurements and discover some basic rules for positioning of features. We’ll compare these to accepted drawing rules. Students will then create a transparent mask of a face using found objects. They’ll finish up by saying hello in one of the many languages of Canada.
Workshop Duration: 1 hour

Grade 3

India - Haven for Puppets

Students will go on a virtual whirl wind tour of India and learn that because of India’s many cultures there are many types of puppets. They will explore links between puppetry and four different regions of India. They will then create a Rajastani puppet* and learn about the traditions associated with it. Time permiting, they will learn a popular story from the Ramayana that they could tell with their puppets. Finally they can dance their puppet to some lively Indian music.
* A simple two string marionette with multiple skirts – traditional from NW India Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

Grade 6

Greek Theatre on Stage
Students will have fun with costumes and props, bringing the highlights of Greek legends - Persephone, Icarus and Midas and as requested Plato's Cave, to life in this theatre based program. Throughout the program, Greek culture, government and influence on Western civilization is discussed. The students develop confidence in acting and practice teamwork as they stage their scenes in CKM's fully equipped theatre. In addition to acting and chorus, there is mention of the technical elements in theatre such as lighting, sound effects, costumers and the role of the director.

Workshop Duration: 2 hours

Sandbox Children's Theatre is holding a special preview performance of their current production on Saturday, October 20, 2007. We are inviting all teachers and administration staff to attend the performance - this is a great chance to see if this production would be suited for your school.

Special Preview Performance:

61 CIRC

61 CIRCUS ACTS IN 60 MINUTES

Created by: Circa

Community Outreach Sponsor Impact

Ever wanted to see the inner workings of a PROFESSIONAL THEATRE company?

Here is your chance!

Improv
March 4, 2008
Instructor: Shawn Kinley
Improvisation is a technique that actors use to gain self-confidence, become quick and witty and to remain spontaneous and creative. Study improv techniques that are easy to learn and effective at improving language and communication skills and are transferable to the classroom. Shawn Kinley is an internationally renowned

Music, Stomp-Style II
February 28, 2008
Instructor: Hannah Stilwell
Using more sophisticated rhythms and more composition than Music Stomp-Style I, apply new and innovative skills to create and encourage students to participate. Explore rhythms based in West African and Afro-Cuban music.

Booking and cancellation policies are available on our website: www.epcorcentre.org.