A Christmas Carol
by Duffle Bag Theatre

Date: November 17th, 2011
Time: 10:30 am
Price: $7.50 each (1 adult Free for every 10 students)
Grades: 4 to 8

DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies at festivals and schools across the country. The DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales and Shakespearean or other classics full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story - a twist is created! Before your very eyes, students (and maybe even a teacher) are asked to come up on stage and join in the action. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages and a truly unique interactive theatrical experience where the dream of living a fairy tale actually does come true!

Snow Queen
Presented by Little Red Theatre

Date: December 7th, 2011 SORRY SOLD OUT
Time: 10:30 am
Price: $7.50 each (1 adult Free for every 10 students)
Grades:  Primary Grades

Hans Christian Andersen’s genius lies in the fact that he has something vital to convey to children and adults alike.  His writings contain universal truths about human nature and psychology, crucial to the development of every individual. The Snow Queen is one of his “epic” stories, teaching a poetic lesson in the power of faith. The mystery of Hans Christian Andersen is that often in his stories he tells about life from a feminine point of view.  He feels the compassion and the longing of Gerda, our heroine, and our tale follows her along her journey to find her lost friend Kai. The play “The Snow Queen” is a wonderful story of friendship and sacrifice. Follow the young heroine Gerda as she attempts to rescue her dearest friend Kai from a life of selfishness and lack of compassion. Filled with music and beautiful costumes, this colourful presentation will delight all ages.

Celebrating Black History Month
Featuring Errol Lee with special guests Caribbean Dance Theatre

Date:  Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Time:  10:30 am
Price: $7.50 each (1 adult Free for every 10 students)
Grades:  4 to 8

Honouring Black History is an inspiring look at the lives of individuals whose personal choices, vision and exemplary characters are making a profound difference in the lives of people locally, nationally and internationally. Starring motivational singer/dancer Errol Lee and some of the hottest urban dancers from Toronto, Honouring Black History is an hour- long interactive performance at the Orillia Opera House that celebrates 400 years of black history and features a performance from special guest artists the Caribbean Dance Theatre.

Morro and Jasp GO GREEN
Presented by:  Up Your Nose and In Your Toes Productions

Date:  Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Time:  10:30 am
Price: $7.50 each (1 adult Free for every 10 students)
Grades:  Primary

Jasp has written a book about ‘going green’ and today is the day of her big book launch. She is finally going to become a famous author.  There is only one problem: she doesn’t really know anything about what ‘going green’ really means. 

When her sister Morro jumps in, the two decide that they need the help of Dr. David Suzuki. A letter from him soon arrives and the clown duo embarks on a journey to reduce their ecological footprint. Together, they struggle to learn how they can make changes in their daily lives and that, although not always easy, being environmentally friendly is certainly important and curiously rewarding.

This interactive and humorous look at being environmentally friendly turns assumptions about being green on their heads and teaches us that every little bit does in fact make a difference.  Seen through the eyes of loveable and laughable clowns, the messages hit home and become accessible like never before.