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What is Revels?Revels performances are seasonal celebrations based on a unique vision inspired by a particular culture and time period using a combination of traditional and composed works. Revels joins professional artists with talented amateurs and community members to produce performances with great appeal for audience and cast alike. Revels, Inc. was founded by John Langstaff; Patrick Swanson is the Artistic Director. See the History and Locations page for the full story. What is Revels North?Revels North, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, incorporated in 1985, which produces performances and events to encourage understanding and appreciation of traditional music, dance, ritual and other art forms through the medium of participatory theater and communal celebration. Revels is a registered service mark of Revels, Inc. Co-founder and national Artistic Director of Revels, Inc. is John Langstaff. Revels, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 to further the production of Revels performances and related projects. Revels North has produced two wonderful ten-minute promotional videos (on DVD) that convey the very essence of the Solstice Festival and Christmas Revels. The Solstice Festival video was filmed by Daniel Crowe and edited by David Millstone. It features excerpts from the festival and interviews with David Gay. These promotional videos are available for showing to organizations, neighborhood gatherings, schools, church groups, etc.-just about any group who would like to learn more about Revels. They are short, they are informative, they are entertaining and they are highly professional. You can show the videos yourself or you can arrange to have a Reveler come to present a program for your group. Call 866-556-3083 for more information. Videos for sale: Both the Solstice Festival and Christmas Revels promotional videos are available on one DVD for $10.00. Contact Revels North General Manager (1-866-556-3083) to place an order. Who participates in Revels?Performers: The performers in Revels are amateurs and professionals drawn both from the upper Connecticut River valley and from other places such as Boston, England, Karelia, Russia, Norway, and beyond. Anyone who wants to sing, act, or play an instrument is invited to audition. We welcome new voices and talent! Backstage Revels: Behind-the-scenes work by talented volunteers is essential for a successful production. Backstage Revels offers a great opportunity for anyone who would like to be involved with the energetic and fun community of Revels but doesn't know how to get started. Your help, whether once or many times during the year, is very important. We invite you to join Backstage Revels! Opportunities for Backstage Revelers include: set construction, painting, strike; costume, wardrobe, sewing; children's chorus support; makeup; moving, trucking; mailings and publicity; cast refreshments and party, and ushering. Help for a few hours or more - whatever your schedule permits. Board of Directors: Rick Barrows, Treasurer; Carole Dempsey, President; Lois Jackson; Charlie Lindner; Ruth Mayer; David Millstone; Kim Perez; Bill Schults, Secretary; Tracy Smith; Bernie Waugh; David Webb; Holly Westling. Staff: Becky Buchanan, General Manager; Maureen Burford, Artistic Director; David Gay, Artistic Director Emeritus; Charmaine Kinton, Producer/Production Manager/Publicity. Widening Our Circle"Outreach" is a word that's been heard a lot when Revels folks have gathered this year. The Board and other interested friends are making a concerted effort to spread the word to those who may not have heard -- Revels is an Upper Vally gem, and something worth being a part of. In 2005, Revels North was awarded a grant from the Vermont Arts Council specifically for conducting outreach activities leading into the Solstice Festival and the Christmas show. This grant was made possible with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Vermont state legislature -- we thank them both! Associate Director Maureen Burford and several other experienced Revelers formed the Revels Troupe, which performed in the spring at Samuel Morey Elementary School in Fairlee, at the Hartland Elementary School, and at the Norwich Farmers Market. The troupe was received enthusiastically, and we feel these performances played a part in bringing so many new singers to the Solstice Festival choruses, as well as bringing lots of folks to the Festival itself. The Revels message is about encouraging people to join into community. We hope you'll tell friends and acquaintances about the many ways they can join the Revels experience -- having fun backstage, in the chorus, in our audience, or at our teacher workshops and community appearances. Look for the Revels booth or the Revels Troupe at a community event near you. Help us spread the word that Revels is a great way to join with your neighbors in an atmosphere of music and joy. Contact InformationGeneral Manager phone number: 1-866-566-3083 Mailing Address: PO Box 415, Hanover, NH 03755 |
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Page last updated 2008-03-16. ©2008 Revels North. All rights reserved.
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