Songs From The Journey 2022
On November 23rd and 24th, of 2022, the Daniels Spectrum Arts Centre
featured the World Premiere of "Songs From The Journey", a performance
of the greatest hits from "The Journey" musical.
There have been multiple productions of "The Journey" musical between
2013 and 2018, all celebrating the transformation of Regent Park.
Storylines for each production evolved as the revitalization unfolded,
highlighting key milestones experienced by residents of the community.
In 2022, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Daniels
Spectrum, many of the past performers returned to the stage to present
"Songs From The Journey". The songs were woven together with a
storytelling narrative written by Mitchell Cohen, Trevlyn Kennedy and
Heela Omarkhail. Canadian stage icons Jackie Richardson, Alana
Bridgewater and Gavin Hope brought the songs to life, along with local
stars Trevlyn Kennedy and Charlotte Siegal and music by "The Journey"
Orchestra led by Music Director Henry Heillig. Sponsorship of "The
Journey" directly supports youth arts programming, operations and
capital improvements at Daniels Spectrum, a community cultural hub in
the heart of Regent Park.
In this year's version, which showcased songs from previous productions,
Jackie Richardson started things of with, “My Piece of the City.” This
was followed by Gavin Hope, Alana Bridgwater and Jackie Richardson with
“Looking Back.” Next up was “Grannies on a Mission.” Gavin Hope and
Jackie Richardson came back again with “Dancing on the Avenue.” And then
the soulful “Don't Go Out Tonight.” Performing “Quilt of Love,” was
Charlotte Siegel and Regent Park’s own Massima. The evening was wrapped
with everyone joining in on “Under One Roof”.
By Adonis Huggins
Adonis is a staff with Focus Media Arts Centre.
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