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The Caravan
Stage Society Inc. has a most unique theatre venue -- a 30 meter tall ship,
the Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theatre. After 27 years of touring contemporary
professional theatre the Caravan now tours its innovative theatrical
productions on to the deck of the Amara Zee, a unique Ship Theatre, now sailing
and performing in Europe.
Consider the number of people, communities and cities on the shores of
all the rivers, inland waterways and coastal waters in Europe and beyond.
Consider reaching these people with a theatrical venture that comes to them
on the very waters that lap their harbours and waterfronts. Consider
watching a show being performed on the deck of a tall ship with the natural
elements always at play: the audience sitting on the earth, with the
backdrop of the water and a roof of open air! This is what you have with
the Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theatre.
The design of the ship is based on the traditional Thames River Sailing
Barge blended with the best of contemporary marine and theatre technology.
With its shallow draft of 1.2 meters and its self-lowering masts via
on-deck winches the boat can access virtually any waterfront community. The
Amara Zee incorporates the sailing masts and rigging for the scenery, light
and sound equipment and special effects. The shows are staged on the entire
deck, on the masts and rigging, on the water and land surrounding the
vessel. The audience enjoys the performances from shore while sitting on
the grass, canal bank, or portable seating.
The performances of the Caravan Stage Company embody the long tradition
of traveling theatrical productions with their combination of innovative
stylistic staging, imaginative music and dance, and colorful entertaining
themes. The shows are all original productions expressing the issues and
concerns of people inhabiting the environment of the 2lst century. The
Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theatre integrates text, poetry, video, humor,
music, movement, masks, props and special effects into a magical theatrical
experience that is both compelling and inspirational.
Since its founding in 1970, the Caravan has provided invaluable
opportunities for young people from all sectors of our multi-faceted
society. Hundreds of people have learned the craft of theatre while experiencing
a demanding living environment in which to develop self-reliance,
individual confidence, and motivation.. In this way, the Caravan can
provide a sustainable model for harmony and diversity.
The Caravan Stage Tall Ship Theatre is a floating venue which crossing
the realities of the present while connecting the bank of past images and
ideas to the far shore of possibilities. The dream is painted with dance,
song, music, poetry, social diversity, sails, wind, artists, and joy. The Caravan Stage
Company goal is to infuse your community with the mystery and surprise of a
traveling troupe performing theatre, which for a moment in time, breaks the
boundaries of the institutionalized conditions of everyday life…transporting
you to a dream time.
COME SEE THE MAGIC
ON THE CARAVAN STAGE TALL SHIP THEATRE
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