Please join us for the 10th Annual Night of Dread on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009

at Toronto's Dufferin Grove Park

Night of Dread is Clay & Paper Theatre's invitation to the community to parade our private and collective fears through the darkened streets of Toronto. The hour-long procession returns to Dufferin Grove Park for an evening of ceremonial festivities that compel us to call on, mock and banish the fears that unite and divide us in these times. Night of Dread is an unforgettable evening of pageantry, music and masquerade incorporating towering puppets, stilt dancers, fire-spinners and fearful masks in a daring exploration of dread.

This much-loved community celebration incorporates international folk and theatrical traditions, drawing inspiration from festivals of death and remembrance around the world. Come dance in the streets with our city's finest musicians, puppeteers, dancers and stilt walkers; together we'll laugh at our fears, waltz with death, eat the bread of the dead, and remember those who have gone from our midst.

Clay & Paper has many costumes and puppets available for the public to wear in the parade; come early to the Dufferin Clubhouse to avoid disappointment!

4 PM: Parade begins assembling at Dufferin Grove Park

6 PM: Parade departs

Dress Code: Black & White

Pay-What-You-Can: suggested donation $10

Info: (416) 316-4461

DROP-IN COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

All are welcome to help us build imagery for Night of Dread!

LOCATION: Dufferin Clubhouse, 875 Dufferin St., across from the Dufferin Mall, south of Bloor

TIME: 12 noon to 8 PM

We need lots of VOLUNTEERS to make this event happen - so drop by and find out how you can help!

Mon. Oct 5 + Community Planning Meeting at 7:30 PM

Tues. Oct. 6

Wed. Oct. 7

Thurs. Oct. 8

Fri. Oct. 9

Sat. Oct. 10

Tues. Oct. 13

Wed. Oct. 14

Thurs. Oct. 15

Fri. Oct. 16

Sat. Oct. 17

Sun. Oct. 18

Tues. Oct. 20

Wed. Oct. 21

Thurs. Oct. 22

Fri. Oct. 23  ** 10 AM to 10 PM **

HELL ON WHEELS

Following the success of Clay & Paper's summer projects Cyclops: Cycling Oriented Puppet Squad and Puppets Without Barriers (providing accessible theatre), we are devoting a section of this year's Night of Dread parade to those on wheels: bicycles, wheelchairs, unicycles and skateboards.  Deck yourself out at home or visit the Hell on Wheels decorating station at Dufferin Grove Park; arrive early to adorn your wheels or yourself, and roll through the parade in style!  Decorating begins at 4 PM.

SHRINES