Friday, May 22, 2009

An invitation to the round table



Calling all artistic and creative persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds with a strong interest in Costuming, Theatre and Performance Art


Seeking a team of like-minded individuals interested in joining/formulating a multidisciplinary theatre ensemble. A hotbed of Creative Talent and a proactive Art Collective. Odycee does not perpetuate difference but rather, empowerment.


We produce live performance art and theatric pieces based on the African ideal using traditional methodologies including mime, physical theatre, song and dance.


We are particularly interested in meeting facilitators and creative individuals with a strong commitment to excellence.


‘When one dreams alone, it is only a dream. When many dream together, it is the beginning of a new reality’.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY


the House of Odycee believes that the implementation of equal opportunity polices stimulate a healthy and more productive atmosphere and creates a better quality of life and a fair treatment for all.


As an organisation working with people from many backgrounds, we celebrate this diversity of culture and community and the artistic and cultural enrichment from which we all benefit.

We are committed to the provision of opportunities irrespective of race, creed or gender.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

CULTURAL DIVERSITY



“Cultural diversity depicts Society and its arts as containing a great span of different voices. It responds to the integrity of those voices and recommends they be accorded a fair hearing”.

At the House of Odycee,
We believe true diversity is inclusive and holistic.

House of ODYCEE – Media & Creative Consultancy Services

What We Do, cont.


Media & Creative Consultancy Services

A Stamp of Authenticity




Art/Visual Direction & Project Management (Primer Services)

  • Fashion & Couture based projects
  • Theatre Productions
  • Show/Event Conceptualization & Content Development
  • Creative Businesses Development & Consultancy
  • Provision & implementation of high-class entertainment solutions.
  • Co-ordination of Exhibitions & Conferences


Design

Set/Spatial Design for Film, Television, Live Stage & the everyday. Let us turn your aesthetic endeavour, passion and heart into a technical offering.

Interiors, Exteriors and Custom/Specially themed environments (Geomancy)


Costume & Prop Design for Film, Television and Live Stage

Design Notes, Research, Costing, Fabric Swatches, Co Market Advice


Fashion Design– Formal/ Semi-Formal & Haute Couture

Men’s/Women’s Wear, Casual Foot Wear (Men’s) & Jewellery



Creative Writing

  • Poetry
  • Speech Writing for Public Figures
  • Communications for Creative Start-Ups & Art based Projects
  • Preparation of Papers on themes of African Heritage & Culture
  • Editing, Review & Adaptations for Books, Stage & Film Scripts


Other Services Offered

  • Stylist for Photo Shoots
  • Hair & Make-Up Consultancy
  • Photography
  • Choreography (Dance & Special Projects)
  • Sound Design
  • Light Design

Wednesday, May 20, 2009


House of ODYCEE - Theatre







What We Do, cont...
Venue & Performance Art Ensemble



Extravaganzas of a Spectacular Kind!


The Company’s artistic programme seeks to be both proactive and responsive, and works in partnership with many groups, organizations and individuals. The Company produces a diverse annual artistic programme.

We produce live performance art and theatre pieces based on the African ideal using traditional methodologies including mime, physical theatre, and song and dance.

ODYCEE
- Theatre
is committed to creating access and opportunity within theatre-arts for individuals and other marginalized groups and to develop new audiences for these forms from amongst Africa's culturally diverse communities.

The ensemble works holistically, and that is its strength.

CORE PROGRAM

The Ensemble hosts and presents annually a series of productions with linked-in participatory workshops/projects for young people & schools where possible.

An Annual Visual & Performance Art Exhibition/Event to bring a ‘new’ way of viewing Art particularly from the Niger Delta of Nigeria to a wider public within and outside of Africa. Employing Conceptual, Installation Theatre and Multi Media Art techniques.