Target Theatre Society Bulletin - May 2009

January, 2009

Target Theatre's new play "Age on Wheels" continues to roll along. We are pleased to announce that in addition to support in principle from the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, $25,000 in grants have been received, including a $3000 CRD grant for research and writing in collaboration with a community threatre professional; $12,000 from the BC Arts Council for mounting, pilot presentation, and preliminary dissemination in collaboration with local theatre professionals, the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, and community host groups; and a $10,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation for further mounting, pilot presentations and revisions in collaboration with the local community.

Target gratefully acknowledges the Province of British Columbia through the Direct Access Grant Program.

In the development of their mature driver project, Target acknowledges the support of the BC Arts Council, the Victoria Foundation, and the CRD through the participating municipalities of Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Highlands and Metchosin.

"Age on Wheels" deals with issues facing older drivers from the perspective of older drivers themselves. The play advocates for the interests of older drivers (mobility, independence, and understanding), explores myths and facts about senior drivers, and at the same time raises questions about the physical and emotional capacities that could affect their driving ability. Interest in this area is growing, as statistically older drivers in British Columbia are the secondest largest demographic (after 16-25-year-olds) involved in collisions, and because access to the automobile represents a major aide to independence in the lives of seniors.

Target Upcoming Performances:

Wednesday January 21, 2009 6-7 pm (after dinner)
Saanich Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd.
Trilogy (A Quiet Day in the Country, Faceless Bureaucrats and At the Dance)

Thursday February 19, 2009 2:45 pm
Pender Ballroom (south end), Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St.
Victoria Hospice Society- Psychosocial Course
I’m Still Here

Thursday February 26, 2009 5 pm
Medical Science Building at UVIC (Room # TBA).
Island Medical Program
I’m Still Here

Saturday February 28, 2009 (approx. 3:30 – this may change as plans progress)
Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville (includes dinner and overnight stay)
3-day graduate students research event (associated with UNBC and SFU)
I’m Still Here

Wednesday March 11, 2009 2 pm
James Bay New Horizons
Trilogy (A Quiet Day in the Country, Faceless Bureaucrats and At the Dance)

Friday March 13, 2009 2 pm
Alexander Mackie Lodge (Langford), 753 Station Ave.
Trilogy (A Quiet Day in the Country, Faceless Bureaucrats and At the Dance)

Tuesday October 13, 2009 2 pm
Berwick Royal Oak
Age on Wheels

Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Langham Court Theatre, Victoria BC
6:15 – 7:00 PM Doors Open – Welcome Reception
7:00 – 7:20 PM Introduction & Performance
“I’m Herbert”
7:20 – 8:00 PM Reception and Silent Auction
8:00 – 9:00 PM Performance Continues
“I’m Still Here”
Admission by Donation
Festival seating.

Monday October 26, 2009 (To be confirmed)
Private Venue
Gerontology Nursing Association
I Don’t Know You Anymore

June, 2008

2008 Annual General Meeting

A new board of directors took the reins of Victoria Target Theatre Society at the annual general meeting: