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Maureen Chaume is a multi-disciplinary artist in Ottawa / Gatineau, Canada, working in photography, music, theatre and video. Recent work incorporates photos and video in an ongoing series, "Scenes of Hull, Quebec".
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Photography - Monique the mannequin was an engaging model. Natural light, early spring 2010.
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New Work and Ongoing - slideshow videos Scenes of Hull Quebec and Scenes of Hull Quebec 2, with laid-back funky music by Guy Del Villano. "Scenes of Hull Quebec" is an artistic photo documentation series beginning February 2010.
Video
Maureen's video style is influenced by early art films, German expressionism and vaudeville comedy. She likes odd perspectives, visual impact and moving camera work.
Among other projects, Maureen recently wrote and produced the music video Bad Actor Blues, based on the song of the same name from the soundtrack for Making Necrophiliac - A Musical Comedy. See the free online music video HERE.
Bad Actor Blues stars Jim Murchison, who plays the Actor in the stage version of Making Necro, and features Guy Del Villano and Laszlo Szijarto as the Bad Actor Blues Band.
Maureen usually has two or three video projects on the go. See video of Ottawa blues/swing band Rocket Rached and the Fat City 8 on YouTube HERE.
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Music and Theatre
Recent projects:
Maureen Chaume is the writer and producer of Making Necrophiliac - A Musical Comedy. She teams up with composer Guy Del Villano to create a tale of love and the cabaret, with a B-horror twist and a lively original score of blues, boogie and offbeat comedy.
When she and Guy decided to write Making Necro, Maureen used a collection of tunes she had written between 2001 and 2007, in various stages of completion, and created a story around them. It was a challenge she enjoyed. The songs dictated characters such as SlowSlide Sam, the Cat (He's the Cat!); Desiree Devine, the Diva (Make Me Happy); and Beauregard Blake, the Actor (Bad Actor Blues).
The show tune Necrophiliac, with its foot-stompin' piano soundtrack and campy edge humor, becomes the pivotal element in the comedy as characters meet, fall in love, reveal their secrets and face their delusions. Read the story synopsis HERE.
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After the premiere run of Making Necro (Ottawa Oct 2007), Maureen and Guy added the Overture and The Grand Imperial Boogie. The show became a full-length musical. In 2008, Maureen received a nomination as Playwright of the Year.
Maureen says, "It's all about the music!" She credits partner Guy Del Villano with the show's dynamic flow. She says, "Guy's talent as composer and musician moves the show along from the opening notes to a rousing finale. Our audience leaves feeling happy."
Maureen's past theatre productions include the dark comedy Earthly Delights (Ottawa Fringe Festival 2001); an edgy western comedy, The Ballad of Bad Boy Adam (Ottawa 2002); and Wheel of Torture (a game show in Purgatory - Ottawa/Montreal 2003). She has also produced over thirty comedy shorts and cabaret events.
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Chaos erupts! Jim Murchison as Beauregard Blake, the Actor. The cat in the hat is SlowSlide Sam (Laszlo Szijarto). Photo: Suzanne Boulanger Photography. More Photos
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Other Songwriting
Maureen often writes songs with a country flair! Not surprising, since she grew up in the country. Tunes such as "Goin' to the Country", "Lonely Tonight" and "Home" will be online whenever ... lyrics to "Home" are HERE.
She also writes comedy such as "The Bard Would Not Shut Up", a lyrical bawdy poem set to music. It's based on a true story, and the real-life bard fortunately has a great sense of humor. This poem won first prize at Kaleidescope Gathering a couple of years ago. LYRICS
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Characters
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While Maureen usually prefers to lurk in the background, work behind the scenes and leave the spotlight to the actors, she will occasionally appear on stage or in front of the camera. Above, a few character shots - the Coffee Hag, Rusty the Bartender, and the Diva - from various projects past and present.
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The "Organics" series of tree women, created in Banff, Alberta. 8x10 signed prints are available for $25 each plus shipping. The original pen drawings are not for sale. Click on the images to enlarge. Enjoy!
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Use of Images:
All images copyright Maureen Chaume. Free for one-time non-commercial use by individuals only. If you use or post any of these images, please credit the artist. You can also make a donation with PAYPAL*.
Companies, organizations, and/or inquiries about commercial use of the images, please email lovethatpurr@yahoo.ca.
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Bad Actor Blues
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Desiree's Song (MP3)
A beautiful love song
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Making Necro Home
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Scenes of Hull 1
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Also On This Site:
Maureen Chaume
Home Page
Bad Actor Blues
Music Video
Desiree's Song (MP3)
A beautiful love song
Guy Del Villano
Music, video, MP3s
Making Necro Home
Photography
Maureen Chaume
Scenes of Hull 1
Scenes of Hull 2
More Video
More Links
Also On This Site:
Maureen Chaume
Home Page
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Bad Actor Blues
Music Video
Desiree's Song (MP3)
A beautiful love song
Guy Del Villano
Music, video, MP3s
Making Necro Home
Photography
Maureen Chaume
Scenes of Hull 1
Scenes of Hull 2
More Video
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