thor`s hammer

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
Brokk and Loki from SYF’S HAIR
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
THOR’S HAMMER
Adapted from the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda, and from Norse, Viking and Icelandic legends and stories
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
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: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Photo by Carlos Salinas, Calgary
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
THOR’S HAMMER
Adapted from the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda and
from Norse, Viking and Icelandic legends and stories
“THOR’S HAMMER stands apart from
every-day theatre…I enjoyed it very much.”
Hans Wielens, Calgary
“Well researched and presented authentically…design and
costumes superb! Great show!”
John & Barb Nicholson, Calgary
“Good adherence to the tradition…to the tales…to the
legendary powerfulness of the gods and their human-like
foibles.”
David Mudry, Calgary
from THE TESTS OF THOR
GRADES: 9 - 12
“We never cease to be amazed by your productions…we’d
liked to see this one a second time…impressive!”
Laura and Mike McCormack, Calgary
Length: 50-Minutes, plus 10-minute Question Period
ALSO AVAILABLE IN 60-MINUTE FESTIVAL PRESENTATION AND/OR PUBLIC 2HOUR VERSION WITH 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
THOR’S HAMMER:
For nearly five years, Bob and Dana had a Viking show in
mind. The world premiere in 1995 bears witness to extensive research and creative
excellence. Re-creating props, costumes, set pieces, swords, helmets and the like from
actual historical artifacts and archeological digs, they have built a show around the
poetic and prose edda of the Vikings from Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
They explore both the mythology and the legends of the gods, heroes, dwarves and
demons of this northern culture of Europe that flourished for over 300 years and is
still with us today. Giants, the World Serpent, Thor, Odin, Loki - the trickster, all come
to life in a vivid and fascinating depiction of the Vikings! Humour, mystery, trickery
and the final battle of the gods is handled with skill and obvious delight. See how
Loki’s lips are sewn up by Brokk the Dwarf and how Thor gets his hammer, Crusher,
back from the Giant Thrym disguised as a ‘bride’!
“Sun.Ergos is an amazing duo. Bob Greenwood and Dana Luebke have seemingly boundless and varied talents in
the fields of ORIGINAL drama, dance and song – and in the making of friends. Whether they are presenting an
entirely new programme or repeating certain favorite items of past years, I am always enthralled. They are always
obviously delighting in performing for their audiences of FRIENDS of all ages. For over a dozen years, I have been
an eager, admiring member of their audiences, and I delight in introducing others to the cultural presentations of
Sun.Ergos”
Miss Dorothy Hawley, retired Calgary Senior High School Teacher of French
INFORMATION SHEET
Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities!
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!
TITLE OF SHOW(S):
LENGTH OF SHOW(S):
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
THOR’S HAMMER
50-minutes, plus 10-minute Question Period
[see enclosed tech sheet]
THEME [describe in one sentence]: Norse and Viking legends and myths are explored in this show
CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: This show contains stories, legends, myths and music from
the Vikings and Norse cultures of Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. It re-creates the rugged lives of gods,
dwarves, giants and heroes, the vital characters of these cultures. Swash-buckling, high-energy, quiet intensity, hilarious situations and solutions provide a backdrop for some truly remarkable manifestations of how the
Vikings saw themselves, their gods and their world. THOR’S HAMMER is presented with amazing authenticity,
in its costumes, props and atmosphere. Clear, clean and stark staging create a simple world in which some of
the most elaborate and vivid myths in all history evolve and unravel. It is a revelation of a culture which flourished for 300 years and still affects us in our common humanity to this day.
GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To witness and express the textural richness of the Viking cultures
and to show modern audiences their relevance to today’s world.
POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: Both Bob and Dana have made a commitment to explore
the world’s various cultures, contemporary and historical, in order to witness and reveal ideas and concepts of
our human existence which have been known for thousands of years and which still influence us all today in
one form or another.
CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival and Family audiences.
PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: The setting is simplicity itself: silk drapes on either side of the
stage hide the prows of Viking ships and form a great fjord in the central up-stage area. These silks become the
colorful tapestry of the emotional moods of the production. Centre-stage is a round platform covered with a
large, beige cloth on which are played helmets, shields, spears, costume pieces, drinking horns, heraldic trumpets, swords and the like. This platform is the “howe” or grave site of the gods, around which all the action takes
place. The costumes are in shades of browns, textured with furs, leather-thongs, flowing capes, facsimiles of
Viking jewelry made by Bob and Dana themselves. The script comes from the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda
of Iceland which is a retelling of all the Vikings stories from all the lands in which they lived or which they conquered. Some of the stories are done in the elevated language of the poetry, some in common, everyday language, some in the form of folk-tale story-telling, some in a formal, presentational style. It is an entertaining,
hilarious, thought-provoking production that will introduce any audience to the Viking world.
TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival and Family audiences; Young
People’s audiences; seniors and multi-cultural groups of all backgrounds.
CAST [see Bios]: Robert Greenwood (actor) and [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor)
LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English [script], Icelandic, Norwegian [songs]
more...
THOR’S HAMMER
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
Poster blanks
Colored slides
Black and White photos
Preview articles
Reviews
WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.:
World Premiere: Dr. Betty Mitchell Theatre, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta
35. Medunarodni Djecji Festival Hrvatska, Sibenik, Croatia
The Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, British Columbia
REFERENCES FOR SHOW:
Michael Denscombe, Manager, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta
Jasenka Ramljak, Associate Director, Medunarodni Djecji Festival Hrvatska, Sibenik, Croatia
WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:
stands apart from everyday theatre, well-researched, authenticity, superb, powerful, good adherence to the traditions, amazing, impressive, enthralling, admirable
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Administrative Assistant
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
130 Sunset Way
Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0
TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351
FAX 403-931-1534
e-mail: waltermoke@sunergos.com
THOR’S HAMMER
THOR'S HAMMER
Technical Requirements for School Performances
1.
Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment
and the floor to be clean upon arrival.
2.
The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely
no use of gym equipment or balls!
Set-up Time Required:
Two hours and 30-minutes
Take-out Time Required:
One hour and 15-minutes
Helpers:
Two - four helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos
upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same
helpers are required to assist in packing up after the
performance.
Performing Area Required: Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall
floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x
8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the
reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden
floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.
Dressing Area Required:
Access to a staff washroom and mirror is all that is required.
Electrical Requirements:
One 110-volt circuit for sound
system.
Other Requirements:
One table approx. 0.6m (2')L x
0.6m (2')W for sound equip.
Enough chairs for school staff
and guests.
Benches for older students (if
available).
Contact: 1-800-743-3351
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Sun.Ergos set-up for
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T ho r' s H am me r in school gyms
Students seated on floor
Bose speakers
Benches for oldest students where available
6" platform w/12" pilon
Chairs for teachers, guests & Sun.Ergos props
8' and 6' book-flats
Small table or 2 desks provided by school
Table for
Sound
Prow of Viking ship
8m
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
Replicas of Thor’s Hammer
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
THOR’S HAMMER
Adapted from the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda, and from Norse, Viking and Icelandic legends and stories
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
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: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Lay-out Design by Robert Greenwood
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
presents
THOR’S HAMMER
Adapted from the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda,
and from Norse, Viking and Icelandic legends and stories
Scripted by Dana Luebke
Choreographed by Dana Luebke and Robert Greenwood
with
ROBERT GREENWOOD and DANA LUEBKE
THE WANDERINGS...
Thor and Loki
Sif’s Hair – Loki’s Lips Are Sewn
The Lay of Thrym and his ‘Bride’
Utgarda-Loki and the Tests of Thor
The Lay of Greybeard
Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods
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Costumes by TWISTED KNICKERS, Calgary, Alberta
Armour, jewlery, props by Robert Greenwood and Dana Luebke
Swords by CREATIVE WELDING, Calgary, Alberta
Set pieces, ships and shields constructed by Jorge Riisberg
Shoes by Chang Moo Kim, Edmonton
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: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT