MISCELLANEOUS Productions’ “e-race”

Opens this Thursday, September 15 and runs for only 6 performances.

‘e –r a c e’ is a new performance with music, dance and video featuring youth from the community exploring “speed” in young lives including street racing,

drinking/drugging and driving, crystal methamphetamine, gangs, racism and “fast girls.” Along with THE REENA PROJECT/Outcasts & Angels (2001) and

What You Carry With You… this is MISCELLANEOUS Productions’ third production at the Gateway Theatre tackling vital community issues through interdisciplinary performance, social development and community participation.

The action of the play begins with the tragic death of three youth as a result of a street race. The structure of the play moves backwards in time, revealing and
exploring the roots of an ensemble of young characters’ addiction to “speed” including street racing, drinking/drugging and driving, gangs, racism, crystal meth and early sexual activity. The themes are played out layering experimental performance and traditional theatrical techniques, multi-screen video projection, dance and music.

‘e – r a c e’ was developed by director/writer Elaine Carol along with youth cast members. Performers include Astley Au, Pattie K. Burke, Adam Dunfee,

Melissa Hafting, Emily Ra, Kascha Rolfe, Lindsay Snell, Theresa Steiger, Patrick J. White and Maxine Yu. Original Musical Compositions and Lyrics by

Ndidi Cascade, Ganesh Anandan and Jessica Phillips & Kaoru Matsushita. Choreography by Jennifer Bishop (Ndidi’s compositions) and Elaine Carol

and cast (Ganesh’s compositions). The car sculpture is designed and constructed by Arnt Arntzen. Costumes designed by Rebekka Sørensen, Lighting Design

by Adrian Muir. Onstage video segments produced and edited by Jules Rochielle with Trevor Tablotney. Project Coordination by Allyson McGrane,

Assistant Directors are Sarah Sawatsky, Jules Rochielle and Allyson McGrane. Production Management and Stage Management by Jen Jones. Professional Consultants for this production are Eric D. Wong, Esther Oh, Dr. George Tien, Tristin Wayte, Simon Johnston and Farnaz Khaki-Sadiq.

Ticket Price for all performances: $10 including GST
Gateway Theatre Box Office – 604-270-1812
Richmond, BC

WARNING: coarse language, violence, not suitable for children 12 and under

Media Contact: Sarah Sawatsky
Ph: 778.231.2287 E-mail: sarahsawatsky@hotmail.com

Organization Contact: Elaine Carol Ph: 604.873.6522 E-mail: elaine-c@mdi.ca
Web Site: www.miscellaneous-inc.org