Shumiatcher Sandbox Series

The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other
Tales of Whimsical Sadness

Created and performed by
Melanie Hankewich & Jeremy Sauer
January 28 to February 6, 2010

The sad smile of a piano waltz. Opulence imprisoned in sepia tones. The stubborn majesty of a crumbling castle. Like all of our own journeys, Nathaniel Dunbar's story is a lingering taste of bittersweet. Fascinated by that particular flavour, composer/musicians Jeremy Sauer and Melanie Hankewich have crafted a musical narrative that will immerse you in both mortality and infinity.

Surrounded by the lush colour and fabric of turn-of-the-century theatre design, audiences will be treated to a series of visual and aural -- and, above all, emotional -- vignettes, each featuring the artists' own compositions married to memorable and startling images and instrumentation.

Sauer and Hankewich have been making music together for nearly 10 years, most recently as pianist and vocalist (respectively) with jazz trio The Continos. But when Sauer composed a waltz and played it for his friend and collaborator, something entirely different was born. Nathaniel Dunbar introduced himself, and, in a minor key that was impossible to refuse, asked that his story be told.

Order a drink, find a seat, and open yourself up to your own unforeseen journey.

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The Inspiration

Inspiration for The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness came from vintage photographs and other vaudeville aesthetics.Paired with cabaret-style music, Nathaniel Dunbar's journey is one you don't want to miss!

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Opening Night Party

The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness Opening Night Party is being held January 28 at the Fainting Goat located at 2330 Albert Street. See you there after the show, or stop by for a celebratory drink at 9:00pm!

find truth and meaning in here . . .

The Shumiatcher Sandbox Series at Globe Theatre showcases the work of Artists who continually challenge the boundaries of theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary performance.

For this season, Artists were invited to propose their own work for presentation on stage. Of the many candidate projects, Six (6) proposals engaged our senses, our passions and our curiosity. It is these Six (6) works that we are proud to offer in the 2009|2010 Shumiatcher Sandbox Series.

Each of these productions is a deeply personal story, told from a uniquely passionate voice, and backed by a team of talented theatre professionals

a Story of Exploration
a Story of Tragedy
a Story of Environment
a Story of Discovery
a Story of Loyalty
a Story of Innocence

We can hardly wait to see these projects alive on stage.

Come and have your own passion ignited.

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