Read In Week Launch
Where: Citadel Theatre
When: Monday, October 6, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM
Marty talks at the official kick off to Read In Week.
When?... Monday, October 06, 2008
When?... Tuesday, October 07, 2008
School Visits
Schools:
Father Michael Troy
Steinhauer Elementary
When: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Marty talks to the students about the origins of his writing.
When?... Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Taleblazers Touring Schedule
Marty Chan visits various Alberta Schools in the month of October to talk about his books. Here's snapshot of his Taleblazers schedule.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
St. John Bosco School (Edmonton)
Friday, October Oct 10, 2008
J J Bowlen
Monday, Oct 20, 2008
St. Elizabeth School
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008
Parkview Elementary Jr. High
Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008
Riverbend School
Thursday, Oct 23, 2008
Aurora Charter School
J. J. Nearing Catholic Elementary School
Friday, Oct 24, 2008
Westmount Jr. High School
Whitemud Crossing Branch E.P.L.
Monday, October 27, 2008
9:00 am – 10:00 am Sexsmith Shannon Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm La Glace Community Library (La Glace School Library)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Valhalla Community Library (charter school by then)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
9:00 am – 10:00 am Beaverlodge Municipal Library
10:30 am – 11:30 pm Hythe Municipal Library
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Elmworth Community Library
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
9:00 am – 10:00 am DeBolt Public Library
11:00 am – 12:00 am Sturgeon Lake School
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Valleyview Municipal Library
Thursday, October 30, 2008
9:00 am – 10:00 am Valleyview Hillside Jr./Sr. High School
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Fox Creek Municipal Library
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm Fox Creek School Library
St. Martha School
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Where: St. Martha School
Marty presents his books to the students at St. Martha.
When?... Thursday, October 09, 2008
School Visits
Schools:
Katherine Therrien
McKernan
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008
Marty talks about his inspirations for writing.
Greenwood's Book Signing Event
Where: Greenwood's Bookshoppe
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM
Join authors Don Truckey and Marty Chan as they share insights about their writing and the stories behind their novels. Whether you're a reader or a budding writer, there will be great information for all. Please join us for a stimulating evening of author talks.
When?... Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Wordfest
Where: Calgary, Alberta
When: October 14 - 17, 2008
Marty Chan joins a stellar line up of local, national and international authors at Calgary's premiere literary festival, Wordfest.
When?... Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Canadian Literature Centre
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Where: University of Alberta, Canadian Literature Centre
Marty Chan will be on hand to talk about his work in theatre, kids fiction and television. Pack a lunch and spend some time with Marty as he talks about his writing process and get some insight into The Forbidden Phoenix, the musical he co-wrote with Robert Walsh, which will premiere at the Citadel Theatre on October 25.
When?... Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Forbidden Phoenix
Where: Citadel Theatre, Edmonton
When: October 25 - November 9, 2008
The martial arts musical with book and lyrics by Marty Chan and lyrics and music by Robert Walsh will be landing on the Shoctor Stage at the Citadel Theatre this fall.
The story about the bachelor men, early Chinese immigrants who helped build the railroad but weren't allowed to bring their families to Canada because of a head tax, is touching and heart breaking. Fusing the styles of Chinese opera and western musical theatre, The Forbidden Phoenix promises to be a spectacle for your ears and eyes.
A staged reading was performed in April 2008. If you'd like to see photos from the staged reading, please click on this link. Photos were by Epic Photography/
To book tickets to The Forbidden Phoenix, please call the Citadel box office at 425-1820. If you'd like to read about the development process of the play, visit my blog and search for "Forbidden Phoenix."
When?... Monday, November 10, 2008
Fulton Place School - Artist in Residency
Where: Fulton Place School, Edmonton
When: November 10 - 21, 2008
Marty works with the division one and division two students at Fulton Place School to develop their writing skills. He's very happy because he may even be able to walk to the school from his home.
When?... Monday, January 12, 2009
James Gibbons School - Writer in Residency
Where: Edmonton
When: Jan. 12 - 17, 2009
Marty joins the students at James Gibbons School to share his writing tips.
When?... Monday, February 02, 2009
The Forbidden Phoenix
Where: Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People (Toronto)
When: February 2 - March 11, 2009
Tickets: LKTYP
Martial arts! Peking opera! Musical drama and an iron dragon! Sun Wukong, the quick-witted but poor Monkey King, is torn from his son Laosan and exiled to the west after displeasing the almighty Empress Dowager. Our hero must conquer Gold Mountain and capture the Iron Dragon at the risk of destroying his homeland!
