In The House

January 5th, 2009
Blues for Yous!
People were treated to some smoldering blues and roots music. It was an evening of soul-rattlin’ song, rich rhythms, smokin’ guitar and yearning harmonica. Despite the intense snow outside, people came in droves to hear the music. When Dalannah’s keyboard player refused to show up due to the snow, our Harpoonist and Axe Murderer came to the rescue in a beautiful and magical way that will always be remembered. The result was a warm and intimate evening where lots of friendships were made.

Performers: The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Dalannah Gail Bowen

February 5th, 2009
Voices of A’capella
In the House took us on a journey through the wor(l)ds of a’capella. Who needs instruments when you’ve got voices like these! From gospel to barbershop with a slight detour through the sexy strains of some sassy ladies and the vocal magic of some seriously ass-kickin’ beatboxing, ears were filled with gorgeous melodies and thumpin’ beats.

Performers: West Coast Fusion, Little Wheel Gospel Sextet, Marmaladies, Shamik

March 5th, 2009
The Vagina Monologues
In the House presented a poignant, fun, and ribald evening of theatre.

The Vagina Monologues is a poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone - it is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Author, Eve Ensler, gives us real women’s stories of intimacy, vulnerability, and sexual self-discovery. The Vagina Monologues has been performed all over the world and has inspired a dynamic grassroots movement--V-Day--to stop violence against women. Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise, the Obie Award-winning masterpiece gives voice to women’s deepest fantasies and fears, guaranteeing that no one who experiences the play will ever look at a woman’s body, or think of sex, in quite the same way again. www.vday.org

Proceeds from the show were donated to the WISH Women’s Shelter. www.wish-vancouver.net

Performers: Eran Norton, Robyn Thomson, Marianne LaRochelle, Carol L. Mann

April 5th, 2009
Puppet Slam!
In the House presented Vancouver’s first ever Puppet Slam. Puppets went head to head in fierce combat for puppet mastery. People were treated to a wide range of puppet vignettes by various artists.

Performers: Mind of a Snail Puppet Co., Lost and Found Puppet Co., Purple Teeth, Tamara Unroe, Little Woo, Puppets on Permaculture, Rababoo Puppet Theatre, Sticky Fingers, Maria in the Shower

May 5th, 2009
The 4 Elements
Water, air, wood and fire were represented through breathtaking performance. Synchronized swimming, acrobatics, marimba music and fire-spinning filled the audience’s senses with their beauty.

Performers: Vancouver Masters Synchro, Marimbas of the World, Tuedon Ariri, Flaming Mayhem