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One of a Kind
The world is a spectacular kaleidoscope of people with fascinating stories as unique as every one of us. One of a Kind is created around the true stories performed by the people who lived them; a talented, diverse group of extraordinary emerging theatre artists.
The storytellers share their one-of-a-kind childhood tales filled with truth, cultural perspective, family languages, challenge, laughter and adventure. Using physical theatre, puppetry, music, movement and more, they offer an extraordinary exploration of the universal expression of storytelling. Children will recognize themselves and be inspired to share their own stories. Watch the video below.
Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Dates
Wednesday, May 31st
Thursday, June 1st
Friday, June 2nd
Saturday, June 3rd
Sunday, June 4th
Call for Storytellers
Surrey Storytellers from the Rainbow Community!
The Flame is teaming up with Surrey Pride, Surrey Civic Theatres and Surrey Archives to create The Rainbow Flame live on Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall on June 10th, 2023.
Story pitch submission deadline: May 2nd, 2023
If you are part of Surrey’s Rainbow community and have a story to tell, please pitch it to us.
RULES OF THE FLAME:
All stories must be TRUE, about YOU, and told in a FEW. (8 minutes max)
HOW TO PITCH YOUR STORY:
Email your story pitches to deb@theflame.live
Subject Line: Rainbow Flame Pitch
1. Send a synopsis of your true story (100–200 words): Beginning, Middle and End. We need to know how your story ends to include you.
2. If chosen, you will work with Deb Williams to develop your story into a stage-ready piece. You will memorize it and share it live with up to a 200-person audience. You will receive an honorarium.
THE RAINBOW FLAME: Pride Storytelling Event
June 10 | 7–9pm | Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall: 13450 104 Ave.
tickets.surrey.ca | 604-501-5566
Look forward to hearing from you! ~The Flame~
Here are a couple of examples of stories you can listen to:
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Lee Weinstein—The Flame, 2013: https://vimeo.com/218427010
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Robyn Daye Edwards—Family: https://theflame1.bandcamp.com/track/robyn-daye-edwards-family
About the Flame:
The Flame is live and back in Surrey. The Flame is a storytelling series that features real people sharing their personal true stories in front of an audience. Since its inception in 2009, The Flame has flourished and grown into a wildly popular event that packs venues wherever it goes. Award-winning actor and one of the creators of Mom’s the Word, Deborah Williams, is bringing the hit storytelling event to Surrey again!
Dates
Pitch due May 2nd
Performance date June 10th
The Rainbow Flame
THE RAINBOW FLAME: Pride Storytelling Event
June 10 | 7–9pm | Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall: 13450 104 Ave.
tickets.surrey.ca | 604-501-5566
Look forward to hearing from you! ~The Flame~
Here are a couple of examples of stories you can listen to:
-
Lee Weinstein—The Flame, 2013: https://vimeo.com/218427010
-
Robyn Daye Edwards—Family: https://theflame1.bandcamp.com/track/robyn-daye-edwards-family
About the Flame:
The Flame is live and back in Surrey. The Flame is a storytelling series that features real people sharing their personal true stories in front of an audience. Since its inception in 2009, The Flame has flourished and grown into a wildly popular event that packs venues wherever it goes. Award-winning actor and one of the creators of Mom’s the Word, Deborah Williams, is bringing the hit storytelling event to Surrey again!
Dates
June 10th - 7pm