2019/20 SCHOOL YEAR
EDUCATOR BROCHURE artistic director
Pablo Felices-Luna
204.954.1704 •
mtyp.ca
LAST SEASON @MTYP
ACTUAL AUDIENCE MEMBER
“Made an excellent impression on our kids. The invitation to join the Hundred Acre Wood was brilliant.” – KINGS PARK CHILD CARE • THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER “One of the best performances. The sentiment was shared by teachers and EAs. ” – HAROLD HATCHER SCHOOL • THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
“...really enjoyed the play and we were able to talk about the themes in class at length. The students really connected to the three characters and their courage/bravery.” – ÉCOLE RIVIÈRE-ROUGE • TORN THROUGH TIME
Simon Miron (and audience member) in The House at Pooh Corner photo: Leif Norman; Mermaid Theatre’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar photo: Margo Ellen Gesser; Alissa Watson, Kathleen MacLean and Reena Jolly in Torn Through Time mtyp for educators photo: 2 Leif Norman
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Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press
ALL WE CAN BE artistic director
Pablo Felices-Luna
There is a line towards the end of A Year with Frog and Toad that captures one of the core themes of the season. To wildly paraphrase: “Some things change, and that is good. Other things don’t, and that is also good.” It’s good for the soul to know that Frog and Toad will always remain friends, or that Peter Pan will never grow up. But change is also good; life is change and we need to learn how to process it and adjust to it. I worked with playwright Jennifer Overton on the premiere production of Spelling 2-5-5 in 2011. Back then, Jenn was breaking ground with a play for young people that built understanding and appreciation for a neurodivergent character. The play remains relevant today, but in less than a decade, the conversation around voice and inclusion has shifted. Autistic self-advocates have rebranded Autism Awareness month as Autism Acceptance month for instance. So, how do we change? How do we adapt? Our answer thus far has been to bring more representative voices to the table. Having said that, one of the things I love the most about our work is the insight we get from our audiences, the wisdom that is shared candidly in the moment. I am really looking forward to making more discoveries about change and permanence with you and your students this year.
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Tiny A Year Treasures with Frog and Toad Page 3
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New Owner
The Mush Hole
Beep
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A BAD HATS THEATRE PRODUCTION
Grades
K-6
(Toronto, Ontario)
75 mins • on the mainstage Oct. 16–24, Tue–Thur 9:45am & 12:45pm, Fri 10am
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Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer music by Landon Doak Severn Thompson arrangement by NATHAN CARROLL & COMPANY connections: classical literature, imagination, growing up
adapted by
directed by
“A joy from beginning to end.”–
Reanne Spitzer, Lena Maripuu, Fiona Sauder, Tal Shulman, Landon Doak & Graham Conway in Peter Pan. photo: Nicholas Porteous
Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. J.M. Barrie’s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimaging for kids and kids-at-heart. With live folk and jazz music, this award winning adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale is a Peter Pan for the new millennium.
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TELL ME A STORY Everyone loves a good story! Students use storytelling techniques, soundscapes and theatre exercises to create the ultimate bedtime stories. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 DORA AWARD
YOUNG AUDIENCE DIVISION
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OUTSTANDING DIRECTION
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Grades
7-12 Nov. 7–15, 2019 10am & 1pm on tour Nov. 18–Dec. 20, 2019
60 mins • on the mainstage
written by Kevin Dyer directed by Stephen Collela An MTYP Production and Tour connections: young caregivers, family relationships, health and wellbeing
“One of the most powerful theatre productions we have ever seen.”–
Adam Farrell in Tiny Treasures. photo provided by Theatre Hullabaloo
Thirteen year old James is caring for his unwell mother while helping to raise his younger sister. When a school trip comes up, James has to choose between caring for his family, or for himself for a change. Kevin Dyer’s play is the result of consultation and creative workshops with young carers in the UK and their experiences through a partnership between Inspired Youth Project and Theatre Hullabaloo.
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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE! Students draw inspiration from their own lives in this workshop and explore creative writing, physical movement and metaphor. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSOR more play info: mtyp.ca
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A SCHOOL HOLIDAY OUTING
A FAMILY IDAY OLBroadway H“A EVENTfamily -calibre production.” – winnipeg free press
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Grades
K-6 80 mins • on the mainstage Dec. 5–20, Tue–Thur 9:45am & 12:45pm, Fri 10am music by
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Robert Reale book and lyrics by Willie Reale Pablo Felices-Luna based on the books by Arnold Lobel
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BOB BOYETT, ADRIANNE LOBEL, MICHAEL GARDNER, LAWRENCE HOROWITZ and ROY FURMAN world premiere at the Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota An MTYP Production, presented through special arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). all authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. originally presented on broadway by
connections: friendship, children’s books, changing of the seasons
Jan Skene, Jennifer Villaverde & Geoffrey Tyler in A Year with Frog and Toad. photo: Hubert Pantel
Waking from hibernation in the spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville and part make believe, A Year With Frog and Toad follows two best friends whose friendship endures throughout the seasons.
CREATIVE CHARACTERS Students bring the stories of Frog and Toad to life through character creation, dramatic play and story theatre. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSORS more play info: mtyp.ca
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Grades
4-12 60 mins • on the mainstage
Jan. 28–30, 2020 10am & 1pm
by Arielle Gray and Tim Watts original music composition by Rachael Dease The Last Great Hunt Production (Perth, Australia) connections: loss, love, adventure
photo:
Daniel James Grant
Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her heart. The day they find each other is thebeginning of Bart’s next adventure. Combining puppetry, live action and animation, New Owner is a sensitive tale of friendship, loss and new beginnings, told through a dog’s eyes.
“Loaded with magical moments.”–
pelican magazine
PUPPET PERSPECTIVES Students bring their creativity to life as they build puppets and play with perspective in this interactive workshop. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSOR
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YOUNG AUDIENCE DIVISION OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION mtyp.ca/educators
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8-12 60 mins • on the mainstage
Feb. 19–28, 2020 10am & 1pm
created and produced by Santee Smith Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (Toronto, Ontario) connections: reconciliation, resilience, history
Semiah Smith, Montana Summers & Julianna Blackbird in The Mush Hole. photo: Ian R. Maracle
Created by award-winning dance artist Santee Smith, The Mush Hole is a powerful and timely performance that uses song, dance and theatre to explore the lives and spirits of children who were forced to attend Ontario’s Mohawk Institute residential school. The poor quality of the food served to students led to the school’s nickname, The Mush Hole. The Mohawk Institute Residential School was operated by the Anglican Church of Canada and the Government of Canada from 1885 to 1970.
MOVING STORIES Students explore the art of storytelling through interpretative movement and physical theatre exercises. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSORS
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Grades
PS-3 45 mins • on the mainstage
March 20–27, 2020 10am & 1pm
created by Sam Haren, Jonathon Oxlade and Katherine Fyffe A Windmill Theatre Company Production (Adelaide, Australia) connections: change, acceptance, friendship
Kialea-Nadine Williams & Ezra Juanta in Beep. photo: Luke Cardew
Beep’s crash landing in Mort’s village disrupts both breakfast and the comfortably predictable life the villagers lead. But when Beep’s power source starts to drain, it will be up to Mort and the villagers to help her. A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and what happens when someone new comes to town.
“Forget Star Wars’ BB-8 or Pixar’s WALL-E, Beep is the most endearing robot of them all.” – adelaide review
RENEWABLE ROBOTS Students use recycled materials to craft their very own robot puppet to bring home at the end of the workshop. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSOR mtyp.ca/educators
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Grades
1-6 April 30–May 8, 2020 10am & 1pm on tour Feb. 10–April 23, 2020
60 mins • on the mainstage
by Jennifer Overton directed by Erin McGrath An MTYP Production and Tour connections: autism, sibling relationships, bullying
Ryan Bondy and Aaron Stern in Spelling 2-5-5. photo Barsin Aghajan
Two brothers share a room, a love of comic books and a rather strict routine. Jake is on the autism spectrum; his older brother Simon has to adhere to a routine to help Jake get through the day. When a televised spelling bee contest is announced, Simon sees his opportunity to shine. Soon though, it is discovered that Jake is a great speller in a unique way and Simon must decide what’s really important to him.
“Fast-paced, funny, informative... staged with flare & creativity.”–
the coast
CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES Students practice empathy in this interactive drama workshop designed to explore and celebrate differences. 60 mins. MORE ON EXPLORE WORKSHOP on Page 12 SPONSORS mtyp.ca/educators
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Booking Is Easy! YOU COME TO US!
BOOK A SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AT MTYP’S MAINSTAGE Book 1-2 Plays
Book 3+ Plays
Preschool to Grade 6
$8
$7.50
Grade 7+
$8.50
$8
Peter Pan
$10
$9.50
A Year with Frog and Toad
$12.50
$12
Prices include GST
Receive 1 FREE adult/educator ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased.
WE COME TO YOU!
BOOK ONE OF OUR TOURING PERFORMANCES Tiny Treasures
Spelling 2-5-5
Grades 7-12: On Tour from Nov. 18–Dec. 20 2019
Grades 1-6: On Tour from Feb. 10–Apr. 23 2020
Touring Fees:
Community Fees:
One show: $682.50
One show: $1,312.50
Prices include GST
Two shows, one play, one location: $1,312.50
Prices include GST
Performances are 60 min long and available in the morning or afternoon. Maximum audience size: 300 people. For more information or to book a performance, call Kerri Potter, School and Tour Sales Coordinator at 204.954.1704 or email kpotter@mtyp.ca. For full terms and conditions regarding school bookings, please visit mtyp.ca/educators.
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MTYP STUDY GUIDES MTYP provides FREE study guides for most of our plays. They are an exciting resource for educators, available online and packed with activities and discussion starters.
2019-20 SHOW CALENDAR PETER PAN • OCTOBER 2019 Mon Tues Wed 14 15 16
SCHOOL
Thurs 17
18 10am
24
25
9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm
21
22
23
9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm
TINY TREASURES • NOVEMBER 2019 Mon Tues Wed Thurs 4 5 6 7 10am+1pm
11
12
10am+1pm
13
10am+1pm
Fri
14
10am+1pm
Sat
Sun
19 1+4pm
20 1+4pm
26 1+4pm
27 1+4pm
7pm
SCHOOL
Fri 8 10am
Sat 9 4pm
Sun 10 1+4pm
7pm
15
10am+1pm
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD • DECEMBER 2019 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 2 3 4 5 6 10am 9:45am+12:45pm
17 1pm
16
Sat
Sun
7 12+4pm
8 12+4pm
7pm
10
11
12
13 10am
14 12+4pm
15 12+4pm
16
17
18
19
20 10am
21 12+4pm
22 12+4pm
23
24
25
26 4pm
27 12+4pm
28 12pm
29 12+4pm
9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm
NEW OWNER • JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020 Mon Tues Wed Thurs 27 28 29 30 10am 10am+1pm 10am+1pm 30 7pm THE MUSH HOLE • FEBRUARY 2020 Mon Tues Wed Thurs 17 18 19 20 24
25
10am+1pm
BEEP • MARCH 2020 Mon Tues 16 17
10am+1pm
10am+1pm
26
27
10am+1pm
10am+1pm
PUBLIC RELAXED TOUR DATES: NOV. 18–DEC. 20
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9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm 9:45am+12:45pm
PUBLIC
4pm
SCHOOL PUBLIC RELAXED
SCHOOL
Fri
Sat 1 1+4pm
Sun 2 1+4pm
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
21 10am
PUBLIC
23 1pm
22
7pm
28 10am
29 4pm
SCHOOL
Wed 18
Thurs 19
Fri 20 10am+1pm
Sat
Sun
21 1pm
22 1+4pm
28 4pm
29 1+4pm
PUBLIC RELAXED
7pm
23
24
10am+1pm
25
10am+1pm
26
10am+1pm
SPELLING 2-5-5 • APRIL-MAY 2020 Mon Tues Wed Thurs 27 28 29 30 10am+1pm
4
5
10am+1pm
6
10am+1pm
7
10am+1pm
27
10am+1pm
SCHOOL
Fri 1 10am
Sat 2 4pm
Sun 3 1+4pm
7pm
8
10am+1pm
9 1pm 4pm
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PUBLIC RELAXED TOUR DATES: FEB. 10–APR. 23
PLAY-RELATED WORKSHOPS
ENGAGE
A week before the show, our drama facilitator visits classrooms throughout your school with a 15 minute session designed to encourage active viewing. (Maximum of 25 students per group) At your school: $94.50/hour for a minimum of one hour (4 groups x 15 minutes)
EXPLORE
Enhance your students’ understanding of the production with a 60 minute play-related workshop that explores the key issues, themes, or styles presented in the play. Look for this symbol on pages 2-9 for a summary of each workshop: (Maximum of 25 students per group) At MTYP or your school: Prices start at $94.50/hour. plus
$2/student supply fee for puppetry workshops.
GIVE YOUR STUDENTS THE TOTAL MTYP EXPERIENCE: book a play, along with an ENGAGE and an EXPLORE workshop! To book a workshop, contact: Heather Russell-Smith, Drama Outreach Coordinator 204.947.0394 x227 or email hrussell@mtyp.ca 12
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ENHANCE YOUR STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PRODUCTION BY ADDING PLAY-RELATED WORKSHOPS.
Drama Outreach Program THEATRE WORKSHOPS
At Manitoba Theatre for Young People, we believe that everyone is an artist. Our skilled and experienced instructors aim to foster creativity, confidence, and empathy.
CLASSIC WORKSHOPS Creative Drama
A fun and encouraging introduction to drama. This workshop empowers students’ imagination and self-expression through games, movement exercises, and story theatre. for nursery to grade 6 • minimum time: 60 mins
Improv Power!
Experience the thrill and total freedom of creating theatre without a script while developing skills in communication, listening, and teamwork. for grades 3 and up • minimum time: 60 mins
Puppet Masters
Discover the art of puppetry! Stimulate your students’ creativity through the invention of stories and characters using classic rod or sock puppets. for kindergarten and up • minimum time: 90 mins
Shadow Puppetry
Your students will experience the beauty of shadow puppetry as they build dazzling designs and bring them to life. for grades 3 and up • minimum time: 90 mins
Mask-Making and Movement
Students transform themselves into a character by designing a mask all their own, while using their imaginations to invent a unique voice and movement style. for kindergarten and up • minimum time: 90 mins
Historical Heroines
Looking for a way to spice up your Social Studies curriculum? In this workshop students use theatre exercises to dig into the past and explore the lives of three heroines who contributed to Canada’s history. for grades 3 and up • minimum time: 60 mins (Maximum of 25 students per group) At MTYP: $94.50/hour At your school: $94.50/hour for a minimum of 2 consecutive hours supply fee:
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Drama Outreach Program PREMIUM WORKSHOPS Musical Theatre
Give your students the Broadway experience! This workshop is designed for those who are up for the challenge of acting, singing, and dancing - all at the same time. for grades 3 and up • minimum time: 75 minutes
Acting for the Camera
Students put their acting skills to the test in front of the camera! An excellent behindthe-scenes introduction to the world of film and television. for grades 4 and up • minimum time: 2 hours
Animation Adventures
Discover the art of stop-motion animation. Create characters from modelling clay and transform your concept into an animated scene. for grades 4 and up • minimum time: 2 hours
NEW! Impressive Images
Students shift their perspectives and use simple, yet elegant, theatre techniques to transport themselves through time and space. for grades 3 and up • minimum time: 75 minutes (Maximum of 25 students per group) At MTYP: $115.50/hour At your school: $115.50/hour for a minimum of 2 consecutive hours $2/student for animation adventures.
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supply fee:
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Satellite Programs
One of the most rewarding ways to encounter the art of theatre is to collaborate on a long-term project. Offer a summer or after-school program in your community, and we will consult with you to develop an expanding curriculum as your program grows.
Residencies
Welcome an artist to your school for a week or longer! Classes will create and rehearse a play or movie to be performed or screened for an invited audience.
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(Maximum of 16 participants per group) At your school: Prices start at $94.50/hour for a minimum of 2 consecutive hours per session.
Workshops for Professionals
MTYP instructors have a wealth of performing arts experience and knowledge. Our workshops are designed to add fresh ideas to your curriculum by providing practical yet playful approaches to teaching and learning through theatre. (Maximum of 25 participants per group) At MTYP: $136.50/hour At your school: $136.50/hour for a minimum of 2 consecutive hours mtyp for educators
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SUPPORT US! Youth in Philanthropy Please consider making MTYP your school’s charity of choice this year. MTYP has been creating, producing and presenting theatre for young audiences for 37 years. Last year, MTYP played to more than 40,000 students at our theatre and in your schools. You can help make our programs available to as many young people as possible, regardless of social, economic or geographical barriers. With your support, MTYP’s legacy of inspiring young people in Manitoba through theatre arts will continue to flourish. For more information on how your donation will impact young people in the community, contact our Development Director, Heidi Struck at 204.954.1708 or by email hstruck@mtyp.ca. We can even come to you with a short presentation. Charitable Registration #10004 4452 RR0001
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YOU COME TO US WE COME TO YOU
To book your seats at MTYP or have MTYP tour to your school, contact: 204.954.1704 or kpotter@mtyp.ca
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Graham Conway & Fiona Sauder in Peter Pan. photo: Nicholas Porteous
2019/20 SCHOOL YEAR