13 Sep Two opportunities to see “The Portal of Initiation” in Toronto in 2017 Everyone is invited, whether or not you were able to attend previous events!
Sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in Canada and the Thornhill Branch
Dear friends,
In the fall of 2017, TQuest Productions will perform Rudolf Steiner’s mystery drama, The Portal of Initiation, twice in Thornhill, Ontario: once over the course of a weekend conference; and again a week later as a stand-alone performance. We enthusiastically encourage you to attend one or both events!
First Opportunity: Polarities Mystery Conference
Fri 27 – Sun. 29 Oct. 2017: Christian Community Church, 901 Rutherford Road, Thornhill, ON
The conference serves to help illuminate what we behold in the mystery drama, in part through the inspiring introductions Daniel Hafner provides before we perform each block of scenes. This year, we will attempt to cultivate an understanding of the Ahrimanic and Luciferic polarities and entanglements in an effort to learn what it means to access and unfold the power of Christ within us.
Over the course of the weekend, we will perform the entire Portal of Initiation. During the drama, Lucifer and Ahriman appear on stage three times. Despite their power – or perhaps because of it – we experience how in the drama the influences of Lucifer and Ahriman within us remain hidden behind the veil of awareness and only reveal themselves in their true being along the path of initiation. This reality, then, informs the question which stands behind our conference theme. How can we learn to perceive what – in our own inclinations – reveals the enticements of Lucifer and Ahriman?
Throughout the conference, participants will engage in artistic workshops designed to facilitate an experience of Luciferic and Ahrimanic forces and the struggle to achieve balance, through the Christ. Our workshop leaders are consummate professionals with many years of experience. Regine Kurek and Jef Saunders are preparing an experience in clay modeling. Jonathan Snow will lead us in eurythmy, Barbara Renold in voice.
This year, three fine lecturers will help us delve deeply in our theme: Rev. Daniel Hafner, Rev. Jonah Evans and Dr. Kenneth McAlister.
Have a look at the conference agenda in the registration brochure.
Second Opportunity: the final performance of “The Portal of Initiation”
Saturday 4 Nov. 2017: Christian Community Church, 901 Rutherford Road, Thornhill, ON
This performance has been maturing over a three-year period of intensive activity. In October 2015, we performed the prelude to scene 3. In October 2016, we performed the prelude to scene 7. This year, we perform the entire play. Click below and enter the password to view photographer Richard Chomko’s photo gallery from last year. The photos move in chronological order from the prelude up to scene 7.
See photo gallery! Password: portalOF4342x
This is truly a community event, with broad participation from so many people. The number of volunteers directly involved in this year’s performance – director, actors, eurythmists, voice artists, lighting specialist, set designer, costume coordination and design – comes to twenty-six. But that doesn’t take into account the many others who assist us with producing programs, brochures, photography, teaching the children their song for the prelude, coordinating transportation and meals for our of town lecturer and workshop leader…
Every interpretation of the mystery drama, of course, is unique and involves artistic decisions. The intention behind our humble effort has been to ensoul the production, to bring it down to earth, to make it accessible both to connoisseurs and to those who are just making its acquaintance. The agenda for this final performance on Saturday 4 November is also provided in the brochure.
Download the brochure, to register for one or both events!
Warm greetings,
Tim Nadelle (Stage Manager & Actor) Magi Nadelle (Director)
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