Topic: Works In Progress
The Marvel of His Days
‘The Marvel of His Days’ is a play in development about poet John C. Walker who was mute and quadriplegic but was able to invent a unique method of communication. A sister’s deep relationship, respect and celebration.
Chapter One: During Culture Days 2011, the first beginning explorations of ‘The Marvel of His Days’ were explored and a 10 minute physical piece presented with Peggy Coffey directing, guiding and inspiring.
Chapter Two: during SpringWorks 2012 a 55 minute staged reading was performed at Factory163 to an enthusiastic audience. Peggy Coffey director extraordinaire.
Chapter Three: For Culture Days 2012, I gave a selected reading of some of John’s adult poetry which followed an emotional and creative journey in John’s words and thoughts.
Chapter Four: A possible collaboration with a Toronto theatre – stay tuned.
Click to see SpringWorks promotional card. Also see ‘Disarming Disability’ under Workshops on this website with video clip and link to a few of John’s poems.
FRANCE!!! Mais Oui!
Just back from a whirlwind visit to France with my mother, Jean. Paris, Lyon, Arles etc. Just a visual joy to see so much art on display in everyday life – makes North American cityscapes look so boring. Sculpture and great graphics and charm abound. Lyon is an amazing pedestrian city – cars are pushed to the side not people. Paris has some great bike lanes. Watch here for images from my lens, heart and mind as I sort through my exciting new collection of visual work. Mais Oui!
Photo is called ‘Staircase to Starry Night’ from The Yellow Cafe in Arles.
A Faerie Cat Tail Reading for Culture Days
Join me on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 for a reading from my Faerie Cat Tail… still a work in progress.
Suitable for all ages, all cat lovers, all who enjoy faery tales.
Factory 163
163 King St.
Stratford
http://culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3461fd-3fd8-46bd-a048-25244c4a89be