Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ new Discovery Series takes audiences on an artistic journey to a different part of the world each year, and its inaugural season offers an authentic and exhilarating exploration of Australia and New Zealand.
Spanning many different artistic disciplines, the Discovery Series extends throughout The Center’s 2011–12 Season and includes performances, Arts-Connect programs and films by artists from Australia and New Zealand, culminating in OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures on April 14–15, 2012.
Made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.
PERFORMANCES
Te Vaka Thursday, November 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
This New Zealand band performs a passionate fusion of music and dance inspired by the South Pacific.
CIRCA Directed by Yaron Lifschitz
Presented in association with ArKtype
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8 p.m. (Adult Content)
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2 p.m. (Family Matinee*)
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8 p.m. (Adult Content)
*Call for $19 children’s tickets, 12 and under View this event
Internationally recognized as one of Australia’s most innovative ‘new circus’ companies.
Chunky Move: Connected Friday, April 6, 2012, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 7, 2012, 8 p.m. View this event
A distinct yet unpredictable brand of genre-defying dance from Australia.
Marrugeku: Buru Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. View this event
This Australian dance-theater company explores the past, present and future of indigenous cultures.
ARTS-CONNECT
Circa: 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 11 a.m. View this event
The intrepid acrobats of Circa battle the clock in this lightning-fast display of extreme tumbling, juggling and balance. Fun for the whole family and suitable for all ages.
Circa: Pre-Show Talk and Q&A Saturday, March 17, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
FREE to Circa ticket holders or with SMoCA admission SMoCA Lounge
Learn about Circa’s creative process at this informal pre-show talk and Q&A session. Free to ticket holders or with Museum admission.
Crooked Earth: Post-Show Q&A
with Filmmaker Sam Pillsbury Friday, April 13, 2012
FREE to Crooked Earth ticket holders Virginia G. Piper Theater
Get answers to all your questions about filmmaking and the creative process with Crooked Earth director Sam Pillsbury.
Chunky Move: Pre-Show Talk and Q&A Saturday, April 7, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
FREE to Chunky Move ticket holders SMoCA Lounge
Artistic Director Gideon Obarzanek discusses Chunky Move’s innovative fusion of dance and kinetic sculpture. Free to ticket holders or with Museum admission.
Marrugeku: Pre-Show Talk Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7 p.m.
FREE to Marrugeku ticket holders
The cast of Marrugeku talks to the audience about their new work, Buru.
FILMS
The Discovery Film Series is presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale International Film Festival.
This Way of Life Sunday, January 22, 2012, Noon and 4 p.m. View this event
This documentary follows the life of Peter Karena, a European adopted into Maori culture, and his close-knit family living in the isolated mountains of New Zealand.
Mrs. Carey’s Concert Sunday, February 26, 2012, Noon and 4 p.m. View this event
Believing in the transformative power of great music, Karen Carey prepares her young, occasionally rebellious students from an all-girls’ school for a concert at the world-famous Sydney Opera House in this irresistible documentary about music making and coming of age.
Life In Movement Sunday, March 25, 2012, Noon and 4 p.m. View this event
A stunning exploration of art, creativity and mortality, this documentary celebrates the life of Tanja Liedtke, the internationally admired dancer and choreographer who tragically died in an accident before she could begin her new position as artistic director of the Sydney Dance Company.
Crooked Earth Friday, April 13, 2012, 8 p.m. View this event
Award-winning director Sam Pillsbury screens and discusses his film Crooked Earth, starring Temuera Morrison as a former army captain wrestling with the traditions of his Maori culture.
ORIGINATION
Derrick Suwaima Davis (Hopi/Choctaw)
OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures April 14–15, 2012
Saturday – Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
FREE Admission
Presented in conjunction with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Discovery Series, Sunday A'Fair and the 10th anniversary of Native Trails, this weekend-long festival celebrates the indigenous cultures of Arizona, Australia and New Zealand through music, dance, art and more.
Presented with support from Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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