A.M.Y Project - Call for Submissions!

Call for submissions for AMY 2010.
A theatre project for young women age 14-21
Applications due January 22, 2010

whoisamynow@yahoo.com
416-819-1612

pass the word!

Making Noise Media Camp Screening

MAKING NOISE! BLACK WOMENS MEDIA CAMP & PHOENIX's LOVE WOMB PRESENT: an evening of young black female voices, films, photos, storytelling, music, healing, and dance.

In the information age, so many stories about young black women continue to be told by other people.

On Saturday, December 12th, 2009 a collective of young black women from across the city will come together to reclaim their voices by sharing their stories through film, photography, poetry, podcasts and art. This is a night celebrating the herstories of black female youth in our communities, followed by the Love Womb healing jam presented by Phoenix: a community of black women coming together to address and eradicate gender violence.

Come out and enjoy womb-friendly tunes spun by Dee Jay L’Oqenz, affordable and delicious corn soup by Sister Asabi, and a look into the gaze of young black females in the city.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Storytelling: 7pm
Jam: 10pm – 1am

anitAFRIKA! dub theatre
62 Fraser Avenue
(South/ East of Dufferin and King
in Liberty Village)

FREE
(donations for anitAFRIKA! dub theatre suggested)

Featured Films:

“Eboni Girl” Produced By Eboni Morgan
Eboni Girl explores being a young black women in one of Toronto’s suburbs.

“DE-SIRE” Produced by Kemba Byam, Rita Nketia, and Keisha Monique Simpson
A film challenging the taboo of talking about black female sexuality, by talking about black female sexuality.

“Untitled” Produced by Felicia Mings
An experimental film exploring the aesthetics of race and the black female body.

“BWAMH! Black Women Against Male Harassment” Produced by Sedina Fiati
A series of spoof public service announcements that highlight the issue of street harassment by replacing the expected female victim with males.

Bonus Videos:

“Mix-up and a Sister’s Pledge” Produced by Set It Off Ladies: Westview
The Set It Off ladies group from Westview Collegiate explore the issue of ‘mix-up’ in schools, and how we should treat each other as young women and sisters.

Photo Exhibit Opening Night:

PICTURE DIS: A Look Through the Eyes of the Young Women of Lawrence Heights

Photographers: Alicia Alexander, Farhia Hirad, and Ladan Omar, Hanan Osman

Picture Dis is a collection of photographs that present a visual glimpse into the lives of a group of young women who live in Lawrence Heights. Led by photographer Debra Friedman and facilitated by Ashley McFarlane, the work reflects the photographic skills the group learned over several months of studying lighting, framing and composition, portraiture and documentary photography. These elements where used to merge the artistic with the expression of the photographers lives, families, friends, community, social realities, and stories.

For more info:
call: 416-875-7179
or email: tygris@gmail.com

Visit the site: www.freedomyouth.ca to watch videos after the screening, check out what else we've been up to, and find out more about the project!

Special Thanks to the Support of: The Ontario Women’s Directorate, The Urban Alliance on Race Relations, The City, The Trillium Foundation, The Dub Poets Collective, and Schools Without Borders

Canstage Theatre School Forum

THEATRE SCHOOL YOUTH FORUM

Are you or someone you know thinking of applying for theatre school?

Overwhelmed by all the choices and requirements?

Come to The Canadian Stage Company’s Theatre School Youth Forum to get some insight on which programs might suit you and how to best prepare for them. A panel of recent graduates from all the major theatre school programs will be there to talk about their schools, experiences and answer any questions you might have. You’ll also have access to a ton of info (brochures, due dates, etc). It’s a lot of work to apply for theatre school – let us help!

What: Theatre School Youth Forum

Who: Aspiring Theatre School Applicants

When: Thursday, December 3, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Rehearsal Hall - 26 Berkeley St. Toronto, ON

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Artistic Coordinator Chelsea at cmanders@canstage.com with attendance and any questions!