The Beauty of Dared Expression

From the San Juan Community Theatre…

Part lecture (thinkTEdTalk), part demonstration with audience participation (only those who dare), part concert (think intimate cabaret)—this unique event showcases the majesty and mystery of the human voice.

Colorado actor, singer, writer and teacher Ethie Friend and pianist/composer Gary Grundei’s concert includes songs from all genres of music, from jazz to classical aria, musical theater and alternative rock, filtered through the vision of the 8-octave voice.

The so-called “extended” voice work developed by the Roy Hart Theatre in London and in France in the 1960s and 70s carries a radical and exciting vision of the human voice: that everyone can have access to an “8-octave voice”; and that the process of uncovering the full range of expression can lead to breakthroughs in all aspects of life.

Then this Saturday and Sunday, January 16-17, Ethie and Gary are holding a two-day workshop in the Gubelman for islanders interested in developing their sonic courage. The workshop is limited to 14 students; contact the box office at 378-3210 to see if space is still available.

*The Off the Rock series, designed by Artistic Director Bobby Ryan, is dedicated to showcasing contemporary performance, both onstage and in the educational setting.

Off the Rock will cover topics relevant to today and/or focus on unique forms of theatrical storytelling in order to offer audiences a stepping off point for community discussion and advancement.

Our next Off the Rock presentation is the award-winning comedy, One Blue Tarp, opening February 19 in the Gubelman.

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