EVENT PROFILE Voca’s Muse: February 10 & 17; March 3, 10, 11, 2023 At The Chrysler Theatre, Downtown Windsor

Voca’sMuse is an original dance production written, directed, choreographed, and performed entirely by local talent, all sourced from within Windsor Essex and Chatham Kent counties.

The production is choreographed by Justine Thompson-Fisher (also an executive producer), with MIA Grybas as set coordinator and executive producer, and written, directed, and executive produced by Justin Teeuwen

It is a partnership of Song & Dance Productions Inc. and Meta Excellence Inc. and is focused on a vision of employing artists throughout Windsor Essex.

The show takes place February 10 and 17 and continues on March 3 and 10 at 8 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Chrysler Theatre inside the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts in downtown Windsor.

Teeuwen, originally from Chatham and living in Windsor for the past 20 years, states: “This work is the culmination of over a decade of inspiration from artists throughout Windsor Essex, where we have a wonderfully high density of artists considering the size of our community. These artists are able and willing to showcase their talent and only need a platform. This production was created to showcase the incredible talent of Windsor Essex, while also demonstrating the power of art to change our lives.”

The story follows a main character that falls in love with the arts and has to tangle with trying to do what she loves, while also fighting through the uncertainties of her self-esteem and self-confidence, as well as struggling with societal demands.

It’s all about an artist who must choose between her passion and her muse; a riveting plot about how art affects our daily lives, helps us grow, and lights the way to our passions, regardless of what life throws our way.

Voca’s Muse focuses on the challenges artists face on the path to pursuing their dreams, having to choose between their artistic visions and everyday life pressures.

The producers expect that audiences will connect with this story of an artist having to make a choice. Whether as an artist, entrepreneur, scientist, or family member, people are tasked by the demands of life to choose between those demands and their passion to pursue their dreams.

By the end of the show, audiences will know and remember what it takes to continue this pursuit, while stepping around the pitfalls that interfere with their heart’s desire.

The production is a fusion of dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and acrobatics!

The show includes music from over 35 artists, such as David Bowie, Drake, Hans Zimmer and Lady Gaga, all blended into a seamless narrative for the audience to find themselves in.

It has a robust cast of 24 performers and a crew of 11, and showcases our community, both locally and nationally, and demonstrates how art is a continual source of economic growth.

To purchase tickets online go to: bit.ly/VocasMuseBoxOffice or call the Chrysler Theatre Box Office. To keep up to date with the production, check their social media page at: Facebook.com/VocasMuse.

We at Biz X magazine encourage everyone to support this entirely local production and any others you have the opportunity to see!