Date: 1981-07-27
Description: Multi-page press release. [Page 1: MSC181-467-001]. Information about the beginning of rehearsals for "Playgrounds" followed by brief notes about Judith Marcuse and dance ensemble members. Tickets and box office information for the scheduled performances. [Page 2: MSC181-467-002] Fact sheet for the Society, focusing on how it is organized and a brief history. [Page 3: MSC181-467-003] Continuation of description of the background of the Society, including description of the 1980-81 season and…
Date: 1981-08-04
Description: Double-sided press release. [Front: MSC181-468-001] Announcement of five upcoming workshops to be given in conjunction with scheduled performances of "Playhouse". Details are given for the first two workshops: "Repertoire and Phrasework: workshop employing the choreography of Lar Lubovitch" and "Natural Sound: a workshop in the vocal techniques of Kirk Nurock". [Back: MSC181-468-002] Details for the last three workshops: "You-rhythmics: a workshop in rhythm and pulse", "Movement for the Stage…
Date: 1981-08-19
Description: Double-sided press release. [Front: MSC181-469-001] Announcement of upcoming scheduled performances of "Playgrounds" in Vancouver (September 2-5, 1981) and Toronto (September 8-13, 1981). A description of the performance and some contributing artists follows. [Back: MSC181-469-002] Some brief biographical notes for featured dancers, as well as more mentions of contributing artists and technical support staff. Ticket/box office information.
Date: 1982-01-25
Description: Double-sided press release announcing "We Can Dance!". [Front: MSC181-480-001] Description of program aimed at young audiences planned for the Green Thumb Theatre-Vancouver East Cultural Centre-Presentation House series, Weekends for Kids. Information also provided for an in-development performance titled "Couples", as well as a run-down of Judith Marcuse's freelance activities. [Back: MSC181-480-002] Board of Directors information, details on a planned fund-raising drive and request for…
Date: 1982-12-15
Description: Double-sided press release issued by Judith Marcuse Dance Projects Society. [Front: MSC181-458-001] Announcing a three-city tour (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal) in January, 1983 of Judith Marcuse and Sacha Belinsky in "In Concert". Featuring duets from multiple choreographers and previous Judith Marcuse Dance Company performances. Judith Marcuse's biography is included on the bottom of the front page and extends through the top of the back page. [Back: MSC181-458-002] An abbreviated biography for…
Date: 1983-04-11
Description: Double-sided press release issued by Judith Marcuse Dance Projects Society. [Front: MSC181-461-001]. Announcing nine premieres slated for the April season in the form of the performance "In Concert" with Judith Marcuse and Sacha Belinsky. The performances are scheduled for the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse on 28-30 April, 1983, 8pm. A selection of quotes from critics is included. [Back: MSC181-461-002] A description of the solos and duets in the program, as well as biographical information for…
Date: 1983-04-11
Description: Double-sided press release announcing "In Concert". [Front: MSC181-486-001] Announcement for a show featuring nine premiere performances with Judith Marcuse and Sacha Belinsky, scheduled for the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse, April 28-30, 1983. Excerpts of favourable quotes from critics are included. [Back: MSC181-486-002] Partial list of performances including: "Baby, I Love You", "Kind of a Fox Trot", "Backwater Blues", "A l'Aube", and "Detente". Brief biographies of Judith Marcuse and Sacha…
Date: 1984-08-03
Name(s): Athey, Joan
Description: Press release issued by Judith Marcuse Dance Projects Society (intended for September publications only) announcing that the newly-formed Repertory Dance Company of Canada will be presenting its inaugural season at the Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island, September 24-30, 1984. The program will include the performances "Seascape" and "Currents". The release also includes information about tickets for a fundraising event, regular performance schedule information and ticket prices.
Date: 1984-08-21
Name(s): Athey, Joan
Description: Press release issued by Judith Marcuse Dance Projects Society to announce a press conference to be held on 30 August, 1984 that will introduce the formation of the Repertory Dance Company of Canada.
Date: 1984-08-30
Description: Double-sided press release announcing the formation of the Repertory Dance Company of Canada. [Front: MSC181-485-001] Narrative list of dancers in the Company and their previous companies. Also brief details on reason for forming the Company. [Back: MSC181-485-002] Details of inaugural season at the Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island, 24-30 September, as well as plans for a 6-week national tour (October 1-December 12). Specific dates for some venues provided. Information regarding a…
Date: 1984-09-14
Name(s): Athey, Joan
Description: Double-sided press release issued by Judith Marcuse Dance Projects Society. [Front: MSC181-457-001] Announcing the opening night for the Repertory Dance Company of Canada and the performance of "Seascape" at the Arts Club, Granville Island. [Back: MSC181-457-002] Tickets/box office information is included.
Date: 1985-06-27
Description: Double-sided press release. [Front: MSC181-483-001] Announcements regarding a recent performance at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam, followed by and announcement regarding the Company's second Fall season scheduled for September 11-25, 1985 at the Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island. [Back: MSC181-483-002] Box office information for the Fall season, followed by news of an upcoming touring show with details to be provided at a later date. News of status of fundraising efforts and recent…
Date: 1985-08-18
Description: Double-sided press release announcing second season. [Front: MSC181-484-001] Announcement regarding the Company's second Fall season scheduled for September 11-25, 1985 at the Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island. Includes a list of contributing visiting artists and company dancers. [Back: MSC181-484-002] Program and ticket information for the season. Shows will include: "Seascape", "Folk Song", "And the Angels Sing", "New Work", "Blue Skies", and "Canonic 3/4 Studies".
Date: 1985-09-16
Description: Double-sided press release. [Front: MSC181-550-001] Announcement, interspersed with excerpts of favourable quotes from critics, regarding the Company's upcoming National Tour beginning in Yellowknife, N.W.T. on 25 September, 1985. Future dates provided for performances in Nova Scotia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, with the potential inclusion of a date in Manitoba. Performances will include: "And the Angels Sing", "Canonic 3/4 Variations", "The Plane Between", "Traces", "Blue…
Date: 1986-08-27
Description: Double-sided press release announcing involvement in Expo '86 and other September dates. [Front: MSC181-566-001] A series of performances shared with other dance companies at the Expo's Xerox International Theatre. Also scheduled dates in West Vancouver and the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. List of Board of Directors. [Back: MSC181-566-002] List of specific performance dates, times and locations.
