JRG Cabaret 2024

The JRG Cabaret returns to The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op for another astounding evening of performance celebrating Atlantic Canada's disability-identified artist community! All tickets are "Pay-What-You-Can" and availability is limited- so be sure to reserve soon to make sure you don't miss this fantastic show. The cabaret is open to the public.

Hosted by Melissa MacKenzie and featuring a stellar lineup of artists from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland- audiences can expect a celebratory and interdisciplinary cabaret including music, circus, storytelling, poetry, burlesque, and more! Stay tuned here and on JRG social media for updates about the performer lineup... 👀 

If you have any questions, curiosities, or accessibility requests, please don't hesitate to reach out to our producer, Logan, at "loganedwardrobins@gmail.com". Check out more information about the cabaret below, and don't forget to register for the amazing Disability Atlantic Arts Symposium (DAAS) evens happening March 28th-31st!
 

VENUE
The JRG Cabaret will take place at the fabulous Bus Stop Theatre Co-op! Located at: 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
You can click this link to learn more about the venue accessibility features at the Bus Stop and if you have any questions about the accessibility of the space, please contact the BSTC at: info@busstoptheatre.coop or 888-639-1169 ext. 2.
 

EVENT SCHEDULE
The cabaret will take place on Saturday, March 30th.

• 6:00pm - The doors will be open to the Bus Stop Theatre. Please feel free to arrive early to enjoy a drink (alcoholic or non alcoholic) from the bar and a chance to socialize before the show.
   
• 6:30pm - The doors to the theatre will open and the audience may enter to choose their general admission seating.
   
• 7:00pm - 8:15pm - The first act of the cabaret.
   
• 8:15pm - 8:30pm -  Intermission. 
   
• 8:30pm-9:30pm - The second act of the cabaret.
   
• 9:30pm onwards - Feel free to gather in the lobby to mingle with the artists.
   

ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility coordination for the JRG Cabaret and DAAS is being orchestrated by Sara Graham Accessibility. There will be ASL interpretation for the cabaret. If there are any additional measures we can take to remove barriers to you attending this event, please reach out to our producer, Logan, at "loganedwardrobins@gmail.com" and we will do all we can to ensure you can comfortably and safely access this cabaret! 

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Masks: To protect our community, the cabaret in addition to all other DAAS programming will be mask mandatory. There will be free respirator masks available at the Bus Stop Theatre for all events, generously provided by Eyeleve's Free Mask Bank. Masks may be lowered temporarily while actively eating/drinking. Cabaret performers will maintain physical distance from the audience if unmasked.

Distancing: We are filling the theatre to a partial audience capacity to encourage physical distancing. This means tickets will be limited- so order yours soon!

Cleaning: There will be diligent cleaning protocols put in place during the event to ensure high touch surfaces are regularly disinfected.

Air: The Bus Stop Theatre was recently renovated, which includes a new up to code filtered ventilation system for air quality/circulation.

More:  We encourage all artists and audience members who are able to self administer a rapid covid-19 text before attending any large gathering event to reduce the risk of spread and to stay home to watch the live stream if any symptoms are present. All food offered will be individually wrapped/portioned to reduce the risk of contamination and spread.


CABARET ARTIST LINEUP

Manny Sabina	NB | dance
Neomi ludit	NB | poem/monologue
Ysabelle Vautor	NB | visual artist
Patrick Curtis	NFLD | performer (monologue)
Amanda Smith	NS | burlesque

Justyn Thyme	PEI | singer/songwriter
Anna Quon	NS | theatre artist; one woman show
Spencer MacKay	NS | filmmaker
seeley quest	NS | spoken word/performance
Vanessa Furlong	NS | circus artist

LIVE STREAM
Please ensure you choose a ticket option that says "LIVESTREAM". All livestream ticket holders will be emailed a link with access to the live stream of the cabaret. If you have any additional access needs to enjoy the performance, please don't hesitate to reach out! Links for the livestream will be sent out to ticketholders 24 hours before the event.

 

If you have any additional questions, curiosities, or suggestions- please get in touch! ☺️