Migrant farm workers to tell their own story in Langley, B.C. audience participation event
LANGLEY, B.C. - On Friday, October 29, the first-person accounts of migrant farm workers will be part of “Us and Them” — a participatory theatre production by the acclaimed B.C. Lower Mainland
community-based theatre company Headlines Theatre.
The Agricultural Workers Alliance (AWA) is a partner in this interactive, evening of theatre at the Langley United Church. The AWA operates three agriculture workers support centres in British Columbia which are part of the largest national organization for agriculture workers in Canada.
community-based theatre company Headlines Theatre.
The Agricultural Workers Alliance (AWA) is a partner in this interactive, evening of theatre at the Langley United Church. The AWA operates three agriculture workers support centres in British Columbia which are part of the largest national organization for agriculture workers in Canada.
The Langley event is one of twenty-one “Us and Them” public events exploring all points of view regarding important community issues through audience participation in an open theatrical dialogue.
The October 29th event is the only one focused on migrant workers and BC agriculture. More than 6,000 migrant agricultural workers are employed each season at BC agricultural operations.
More than 30 migrant workers are expected to participate in the Langley theatre without a play. There will be no script: just the stories told by the migrant workers participants — as well as participation from farm employers, suppliers, and community leaders.
The October 29th event is the only one focused on migrant workers and BC agriculture. More than 6,000 migrant agricultural workers are employed each season at BC agricultural operations.
More than 30 migrant workers are expected to participate in the Langley theatre without a play. There will be no script: just the stories told by the migrant workers participants — as well as participation from farm employers, suppliers, and community leaders.
This evening of dramatic dialogue will be facilitated by David Diamond, the artistic director of Headlines Theatre. “The goal is create bridges and raise awareness about what goes on between farm owners and agriculture workers in BC’s fields,” says Diamond.
“The idea is for all members of the audience to get involved around the issue. Everyone has a story to tell, and “Us and Them” is a chance to tell it.”
The Langley show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. The Langley United Church is located at 5673 200 Street, in Langley.
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“The idea is for all members of the audience to get involved around the issue. Everyone has a story to tell, and “Us and Them” is a chance to tell it.”
The Langley show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. The Langley United Church is located at 5673 200 Street, in Langley.
Also see:
http://www.langleyadvance.com/entertainment/Show+explores+divisions/3727587/story.html
For more information contact:
For more information contact:
Raul Gatica,
AWA Surrey office
Surrey, BC
778 -578-9411
surrey@awa-ata.ca
AWA Surrey office
Surrey, BC
778 -578-9411
surrey@awa-ata.ca
