The City Playhouse is pleased to announce a series of educational performances and events for your school to attend as part of our 2007-2008 season. Apart from our continuing line-up of school performances from our resident theatre companies, this year we will welcome a more varied selection of interactive demonstrations, concerts and speakers. For only $5.00 per event, students can thrill to the wonders of Mad Science Live, learn about character building from motivational speaker-entertainer Errol Lee, listen to a reading from one of Canada's known children's authors on Family Literacy Day and see the "Canadian Inconvenient Truth" at The Green Reel Environmental Film Festival.
SEUSSICAL The Musical
A magical, musical extravaganza! All of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville who have been lovingly brought to life. These classic, colourful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks"! As each story unfolds, you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss's themes are: making this musical one that appeals to all ages. Presented by City Youth Players.
School Performances:
Thursday November 29, 2007 at 10:00am
Friday November 30, 2007 at 10:00am
Tickets are: $10 each
MAD SCIENCE LIVE (January 2008)
Mad Science Special Events are 40 minute science-themed shows designed to entertain large groups of students. These are high-energy shows that are fun, interactive and sure to leave students with memories that last well beyond the grand finale. Each show is hosted by a dynamic and wacky Mad Scientist who will demonstrate, teach and involve the students in a variety of experiments.
Spin, Pop, Boom: This thrilling special event will explore a combination of chemistry and physics. Audiences will be amazed by our colour change demonstration. Everyone will be awed as the Mad Scientist creates an extra hand to help with our experiments. Children will witness a number of exothermic reactions that will produce a Genie Out of a Bottle and a Giant Foam Snake. The fundamental forces of planet earth will be summoned as the Mad Scientist turns a glass of water upside-down without spilling a drop. We will also challenge the odds with a bungee jumping glass bottle!
Fun Stations: There are several fun stations that can host up to 125 children per hour to allow your students maximum contact with Mad Science. Each fun station booth is staffed by a Mad Scientist and students are encouraged to move freely from station to station to take advantage of all of the cool activities, each illustrating a different science topic.
On January 16 & 17, 2008 at 10:00am we will host Mad Science Live at The City Playhouse. At a cost of $5.00 per student, we will present the 40 minute spectacular Spin, Pop, Boom followed by a 1 hour workshop of three separate fun stations in our theatre lobby. Total presentation: 100 minutes. Suitable for ages 5 - 12.
The 2008 Green Reel Environmental Film Festival
Suitable for Grades 7 - 12
The GREFF is a two day event which is held for the public on January 4 & 5, 2008 which serves both as a showcase for environmentally-themed films and as an awareness forum for community green groups. Our event is dedicated to promoting environmental causes within our community using film as a medium to share information.
In conjunction with The Green Reel Environmental Film Festival, on January 15, 2008 The City Playhouse will invite Green Ambassadors, Green Teams and all environmentally conscious schools and students to attend a presentation by Victoria Serda. Victoria Serda has been trained by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore to present the Canadian Edition of The Inconvenient Truth. As Deputy Leader of The Ontario Green Party, Victoria has dedicated her life to environmental awareness by speaking about this issue and about its importance on our children's lives. All visiting schools are encouraged to produce a display showcasing the accomplishments of their 'green teams' which will be set up in our lobbies so schools can share information and ideas. A selection of shorts will be screened from the 2008 Green Reel Environmental Film Festival.
On January 15, 2008 at 10:00am at a cost of $5.00 per student, we will present a selection of short films, The Canadian Inconvenient Truth presentation by Victoria Serda and a Green Fair of visiting schools and their environmental initiatives in our lobby area. Total : 2.5 hours.
Suitable for JK - Grade 12
The Hero Club is a peer meditation and anti-bullying program designed to promote safe and supportive schools. This program is based on the book THE HERO CLUB written by Errol Lee. The four moral attributes Honesty, Empathy, Respect and Optimism form the acronym H.E.R.O.
These attributes directly improve the quality of relationships and help to create an inclusive community. The book is placed in presentation form along with original songs written and performed by Errol Lee. Using message, song, dance and audience participation he keeps his audience fully engaged.
Errol Lee has performed his character building concerts for tens of thousands of students all over Canada, the USA, South America, The West Indies and Asia. Audiences from JK -12 will be transfixed by his songs, dancing, messages and inspirational presence. Each presentation includes motivational and character-building message, audience interaction, promotion of positive virtues, resiliency and the value of human experience, messages about cultural adversity and anti-bullying.
Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 10:00am and 12:30pm
Tuesday January 22, 2008 at 10:00am
At a cost of $5.00 per student, we will present The HERO Club featuring Errol Lee. These character building presentations are suitable for both primary and intermediate grades.
SPECIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCES!
On Tuesday January 22, 2008 at 12:30 pm at a cost of $5.00 per student, we will present The HERO Club featuring Errol Lee. Focusing on diversity, acceptance and celebrating character, this performance is suitable for secondary school students.
On Wednesday January 23, 2008 at 10:00am and 12:30 pm at a cost of $5.00 per student, we will present The HERO Club featuring Errol Lee. Focusing on diversity, acceptance and celebrating character, this performance is suitable for secondary school students.
FAMILY LITERACY DAY featuring Ruth Ohi
Suitable for Grades 3 - 8
In conjunction with Vaughan Public Libraries,The City Playhouse presents Family Literacy Day and invites students to come and hear readings from beloved children's author Ruth Ohi ('A Trip With Grandma', 'Clara and the Bossy' and 'Me and My Sister'). For only $5.00, students can partake in an intimate question & answer session following the reading. Performances at : 10:30 am & 12:30pm.
The City Playhouse theatre in Vaughan is a city operated facility that can seat 386 visitors at a time. The facility is wheelchair and parking at the facility is free. To purchase tickets to any or all of the above shows contact our box office at 905-882-SHOW (7469). For details on our 2007-2008 season, visit our website.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DARCY HOOVER
Programs & Marketing
City Playhouse Theatre
1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, Ontario
Phone: 905-326-7469
Fax: 905-882-7949
