ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production

e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit

founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977

SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

from MANMAKER AND COYOTE

Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by George Huczek, Prince Albert, SK Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

"PERFORMANCE REACHES BEYONDCONFINES OF ANY STAGE"

"When [this] pair that makes up one ofthe smallest theatre and dancetroupes going set their minds toentertaining, there's no holding themback…you can count on character-ization and animation like nothingyou've seen before…"THE EDMONTON JOURNAL

FOR GRADES 7 - 12 LENGTH: 50-MINUTES, WITH 10-MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

FESTIVAL AND GENERAL AUDIENCE VERSION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND 90-MINUTEPRESENTATION (GENERAL AUDIENCE VERSIONS CAN COMBINE COYOTE'S WORLD WITH THE BANYAN TREETO BECOME BANYAN AND BUFFALO OR COMBINED WITH LEGENDS, STORIES FROM THE BUFFALOHUNTERS TO COLLECTIVELY BE TITLED LEGENDS. BOTH COMBINATIONS REQUIRE A 15-MINUTEINTERMISSION)

SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Native folklore, story-telling, pantomime, role-playing,physical awareness, multi-culturalism, social studies, history, anthropology

COYOTE'S WORLD: Imagine a world before our's, a world rich in folklore,creatures who could transform themselves, simple ideas about living close to theearth [from the perspective of a coyote or a buffalo or a soaring eagle], then youwould have an idea what this show is like! Watch Coyote accidentally makeWinter happen! Enjoy the hilarity of Coyote and his friend, Iktome the Spider,being chased by a vengeful rock! Find out where mosquitoes come from(according to Northwest Coast Indians)! Find out what happens to evil a medicineman who in his arrogance tries to kill Rabbit Boy. Discover where the buffalo go.COYOTE'S WORLD is a poetic and mystical adventure into the heart and soul ofNorth American Indian legends that will resonate in the minds and feelings of itsaudiences.

Moving the Human Spirit!"Strong feelings of sadness and happiness are experienced in stories such as…THE BUFFALO GO andmy personal favourite MAN-MAKER AND COYOTE."SUNDAY INTERNATIONAL, Calgary, Alberta

COYOTE and EAGLE

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“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!

TITLE OF SHOW: COYOTE’S WORLDLENGTH OF SHOW: 50-minutes, plus 10-minute Question PeriodTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: [see enclosed tech sheet}

THEME [describe in one sentence]: COYOTE’S WORLD is an exploration of the wit, humour and wisdom ofthe North American Native Peoples.

CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: This show is a compilation of stories and legends from theBlackfoot, the Plains Indians, the Woodland Cree, the Pima, the Lakota and others which create vivid picturesof the humour and the wisdom of the indigenous peoples of North America. Most of the stories are about ani-mal characters that take on human traits and expose them for what they are: funny, fickle, foolish and firm,wise, wonderful and wicked.

GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To witness the depth and richness of North American Native Peoples’culture and shows its similarity to all other cultures.

POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: Since one of the artists, Robert Greenwood, has Nativeancestry, it is important to both artists that they show the wit and wisdom of the North American Native Peoples,that they show what these people have to offer all of us, that their knowledge of the earth and humour can helpus all survive, but that they never make fun of them, and that when they take the stories on international tours,that they always have a home-coming for the stories. In fact, all the stories have been given with the permis-sion of Elders or are part of the public domain and have been published with their permission.

CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and Family, 6-years andup. These shows have been performed around the world for all kinds of people, and whether they spoke Englishor not, the stories’ truths have always rung out clearly. 50-minute version for children’s festivals and schools isalso available.

PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: This show is done with a minium of properties and very sim-ple, but authentic costuming, beautiful headdresses, coup-sticks, drums, buffalo and coyote hides, simpledance forms and high-energy story-telling skills. The setting is made from Navajo, hanging rugs dating from1900/1910 and Pendleton blankets from about the same period. If presented outdoors or in gymnasia, theshow takes place in a large, pow-wow circle with the audience seated around the performance area.

TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Family audiences have always enjoyed thisshow, but seniors and Native People themselves have also often made up a large part of the audience. This showhas been viewed by the Native People as respectful, considerate and meaningful, and the artists have often beeninvited to perform on reserves and in Native Residency Schools. It has met with great interest and demand over-seas as well.

CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor) and [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor)

LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English

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PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:Poster blanksColoured slidesVideo-clips [NTSC-VHS and PAL formats]Black and White photosColoured photosPreview articlesReviewsLetters from childrenMagazine articles

WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show waspremiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos’ subscription seasons. It has been seen in Great Britain, across Canada[in Ottawa, at the Astrolab Theatre as part of the Capitol Commission Project for Canadian Artists], in the UnitedStates, Israel, Singapore, Indonesia, Poland, Croatia and Austria.

REFERENCES FOR SHOW:Ibu Gedong Oka, CANTI DASA ASHRAM, Canti Dasa, IndonesiaJasenka Ramljak, Associate Director, MEDUNARODNI DJECJI FESTIVAL SIBENIK HRVATSKA, Sibenik,CroatiaEran Baniel, Director, AKKO FESTIVAL, Acre, IsraelDirector, ASTROLAB THEATRE, Ottawa, OntarioDirector, EDMONTON FRINGE, Edmonton, AlbertaDirector, HORIZON STAGE, Spruce Grove, AlbertaDirector, EDMONTON FIRST NIGHT, Edmonton, AlbertaDirector, FIRST NIGHT BOISE, Boise, Idaho

WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:sharp-witted, authentic, human, skillful, professional, high-energy, handsome, remarkable, feathered, meaningful,indigenous, Native Indian, lively, optimistic, cheerful, wise, warm-hearted, realistic, pow-wow, respectful, beautiful

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Administrative AssistantSUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE130 Sunset WayPriddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0

TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351FAX 403-931-1534e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com

1. Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipmentand the floor to be clean upon arrival.

Two hoursSet-up Time Required:

One hourTake-out Time Required:

Performing Area Required:

Access to a staff washroom and mirror is all that is required.Dressing Area Required:

One 110-volt circuit for soundsystem.

Electrical Requirements:

One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x0.6m (2')W for sound equip.

Enough chairs for school staffand guests.

Benches for older students (ifavailable).

Other Requirements:

Two - three helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergosupon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The samehelpers are required to assist in packing up after theperformance.

Helpers:

2. The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutelyno use of gym equipment or balls!

COYOTE'S WORLD

Technical Requirements for School Performances

Contact: 1-800-743-3351

Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hallfloor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on thereverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, woodenfloor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.

Students seated on floor

Benches for oldest students where available

Chairs for teachers and guests

18" and 6" platforms

Buffalo hide

Blankets & Rugs

Sun.Ergos set-up for Coyote's World in school gyms

1' 3' 12' 24'

0.5m 1m 4m 8mSCALESCALE

a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE productione-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit

founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977

ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Two-Grey Hills Navajo Rug

Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by Woitech Beszterda, Poland Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

presents

withROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE

This performance is dedicated to the memory of Frances Fraser

[stories selected from the following]

THE CREATION LEGENDThe Blackfoot legend of creation as retold by John C. Ewers,

Courtesy of THE GLENBOW MUSEUM, Calgary, Alberta

MAN-MAKER AND COYOTETraditional story from the Pima

THE KACHINA BOXTraditional story from the Zuni

THE CREATOR'S GIFTTraditional story from the Papago

THE LEGEND OF JUMPING MOUSEA Plains Indian, Sundance legends, as retold by Frances Fraser

With permission of the Estate of Frances Fraser

Costumes by CAROL CASEFeathered Headdresses from CAROL SMITH, THE GLENBOW MUSEUM

Hand props, Buffalo and Ermine-tailed Headdresses made by ROY SMALLRug Hangings from the NAVAJO, TWO-GREY HILLS RESERVE

SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered,non-profit organization performing under the jurisdiction of

Canadian Actors Equity Association

SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE

ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED

NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED

e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com

SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT