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NeXtFest Guide
BY SEE STAFFOkay, you’re wondering what’s going on at NeXtFest, right? Well, until the festival winds down June 11, you can catch emerging artist installations at Col. Mustard’s, Conrad’s 124 St. Sugarbowl and in the lobby of the Roxy Theatre. But there’s so much more. Follow this simple guide to getting an eyeful of entertainment.
Body Language, by Heather Morrow.
Two scared kids, a dead girl and a blind date gone very very badly.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 8, 9:30 p.m., June 10, 3 p.m.
The Dirt on Mo, by Beth Graham.
Directed by Glenda Stirling and featuring Amber Borotsik, the dirt on The Dirt on Mo is that it involves dirt, a woman, secrets and Buddy Holly.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 10, 7:30 p.m., June 11, 7:15 p.m.
Coming Home, by Belinda Cornish.
Writer Belinda Cornish, Sophie Lees and Christopher Postle are three people whose lives collide. Directed by Sharla Matkin.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 8, 7:15 p.m., June 10, 6:15 p.m.
Things I didn’t Feel – The Thoughts of C.D. Hill, by Robert Fidler.
Never mind that this portrayal of a sad pathetic man is partially autobiographical, just sit back and enjoy someone else’s problems. Music by Ben Sures, directed by Brenton Bentz.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 8, 6 p.m., June 10, 5 p.m.
Girls; Blue
Theatre Zocalo presents Girls; Blue, created and performed by up-and-coming dance artists Katie Cuylere, Tamara O’Neil, Melissa Ostapchuk and Elizabeth Wilcox. The friendships of four teenage girls are put to the test in this dance production.
Runs at the Integration: Pilates & Open Space (10565-114 St.) June 10, 8 p.m., June 11, 4 p.m.
A Farewell to Kings – A Banger Play, by Stephen Massicotte.
Four headbangers head out in search of the ultimate party, set to a soundtrack including the likes of Van Halen, Sabbath, AC/DC and, of course, Rush.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 9, 6:30 p.m., June 10, 8:30 p.m., June 11, 3 p.m.
Hear Me Out, by Louise Campbell and Querida Hills.
Enjoy 2 Pianos 4 Hands? Classical musicians speak even more in Hear Me Out. Four classical musicians speak, shout, hit stuff, move around and more in this production.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 8, 8:30 p.m., June 10, 10 p.m., June 11, 5 p.m.
Tuesdays and Sundays, by Daniel Arnold with Medina Hahn.
Ahhh. Love at first sight. If only those feelings lasted, eh? Maybe they do. Some of it must. Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn are a couple who tell all, a century later.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 9, 8 p.m., June 11, 8:30 p.m.
The Burner, by Stephanie Benger.
A graffiti piece on stage, The Burner follows home-body Drew, who’s stuck at home until she meets Justin, who shows her how to make art anywhere.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 9, 9:15 p.m., June 11, 6 p.m.
New Play Cabaret #1
Features Madam Joy, by Colin Doyle, The Longest One Night Stand In History, by Glenda Stirling, I Live With Musicians, by Tom Fedechko, Porn Star, by Chris Craddock, and Dandelions, by Anita Gillett.
Runs at Conrad’s 124 Street Sugarbowl June 10 at noon.
New Play Cabaret #2
Features Karmic Buses, by Michael Asman, The Special, by Jonathon Ayers, Suspension, by Kari Olsen and World, by Robin Whittaker.
Runs at Conrad’s 124 Street Sugarbowl June 11 at noon.
Welcome to Our Room
Ambient sound artists The Machine Isle and dancers Renee Meloche and Tony Olivares create a 30-minute sound and sight extravaganza.
Runs at the Integration: Pilates & Open Sapce (10565-114 St.) June 8, 8 p.m.
as i am
Choreographer Jodie Vendekerkhove returns to NeXtFest with a series of works that blend modern dance styles to challenge perceptions of space and movement.
Runs at the Integration: Pilates & Open Space (10565-114 St.) June 9, 9 p.m.
Damn Dance Dallies – A Late Night Jam
Check out this daring cross-pollination of theatre and dance improv featuring performers from both disciplines. And feel free to jump in if the urge strikes.
Runs at the Integration: Pilates & Open Sapce (10565-114 St.) June 10, 10 p.m.
CKUA Live Theatre Broadcasts
Plays by Chris Craddock and Mike Thompson get the on-air treatment, being magically beamed live on CKUA from the Roxy.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 9, at midnight or 94.9 FM/580 AM or www.ckua.org).
Get Out of My Dreams, Get into My Shorts
A NeXtFest collection of, uh, brief new works (brief – get it?) curated by Scott Sharplin and Matt Kowalchuk.
Runs at the Roxy Theatre (10708-124 St.) June 9, 10:30 p.m.
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