Image from im:print 2022. Photo by Ruhi Cheema & Leon Fei.
im:print 2024
October 3–12, 2024
A special presentation with the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria featuring a creative team of diverse artists and facilitators.
im:print 2024 is a diverse performance that skillfully weaves together the personal stories of Indigenous, settler, immigrant and refugee artists. Using spoken word, dance and song, the production delves into the complex web of our connections to place, people and belonging. It boldly challenges prevailing beliefs and sheds light on the real-life impacts of equity, diversity, inclusion, and identity politics.
This project, which spans across cultures and generations, is a community-based effort designed to be a vital creative outlet. These stories centre around themes like place and displacement, belonging and longing, and connection and disconnection, showcasing the diverse voices within our community.
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” – Ossie Davis
“Art should comfort the disturbed & disturb the comfortable.” – César Cruz
Please note that the performance may include strong language.
This project is funded by United Way Southern Vancouver Island, and Canadian Heritage.
About ICA of Greater Victoria
For 50 years, the Inter-Cultural Association’s purpose has been to support the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic and civic life of the Capital Region of British Columbia.
Newcomers make our communities stronger economically, culturally and socially. To ensure their success, the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) plays a critical role in helping immigrants get a positive start on their new lives in Canada by providing the services and resources they need to thrive, helping more than 70,000 individuals and families as they transition to a new life in Canada.
Beginning in the 1970s as a response to racism in our community, the ICA continues to offer wide-ranging services, including anti-racism programming, youth engagement, mentorship and language instruction, as well as employment, education, healthcare and housing, and transportation assistance. The ICA’s arts program helps nurture minds and souls, creating cross-cultural learning.
Show Dates
Performances
Thursday to Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
Talkback performances
There will be an optional talkback following the October 11 performance.
Tickets
Charge by phone: 250-721-8000
or in person at the Phoenix Box Office
(online ticket purchases are not available)
- Friday Evenings:
All Seats $30 - Thursday Evenings & Saturday Matinees:
All Seats $28 - ICA Members:
All Seats $12 - Group Tickets:
$25 - UVic Alumni:
Saturday Matinees (with UVic Alumni ONECard)
$25 - Student Rush (30 minutes before show time)
$20
Performed in the Chief Dan George Theatre
Creative Team
Director:
Monique Salez
Creative Team
Krystal Cook
Francis G. Matheu
Paulina Grainger
Costume Designer: Kiera Byrnes
Lighting Designer: Lexy Kimler
Sound Designer: Sam Riter
Film/Video/Projections: Gavin Andrews
Production Support: Yasmine Kandil
Stage Manager: Rosemary Sandell
Cast
Vitor Freitas
Marilynn (Meyen) Quigley
Anais Brusel
Ann K Chou
William Ngenda
Nancy Potvin
Naomi Graham
Laurie Bayly
Mahtab Saadatmand
Advisories
Sensitive themes include:
Racism, residential schools, war (Palestine), slavery, topics of grief, death & isolation.
Minor use of fog, gunshots, strong language.
Entrances and exits through lobby.
Photography by Krystal Cook (photo 1) and Gurleen Cheema (photos 2-15)
