2017/2018 Arts Adventures Education Series Brochure

The Rose Theatre Brampton is a stunning, state-of-the-art performing arts complex located in the heart of the city. Built to deliver world-class entertainment, Rose Theatre Brampton features two performance halls designed for live theatre, concerts, dance, and more! Our Main Stage is an 868-seat grand proscenium theatre designed with superior sightlines and acoustics.

Alternatively, the Rose Theatre Studio oers a chance to experience world-renowned and local artists in an up-close and intimate setting for 100 guests. It is Canada’s 150th birthday and we are celebrating at the Rose Theatre by showcasing more Canadian talent than ever before.

WWW.ROSETHEATRE.CA 905-874.2800

The professional entertainment education series that transforms the stage into a classroom! This unique program complies with the Ontario curriculum, allowing students of all grades, ages and developmental abilities to experience the excitement of the theatre.

WHAT WE OFFER: • A full season of arts education programming • Morning and afternoon performances • Educational study guides • Performances for all ages, all grades • Student tickets for only $9 (including tax) • Safe and easy bus drop-off and pick-up

BOOK YOUR CLASS TODAY!

DOWNLOAD AN ORDER FORM FROM THE EDUCATION PAGE ON WWW.ROSETHEATRE.CA

905.793.4841 / roseeducation@brampton.ca / www.rosetheatre.ca

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10 M.Y.P.A.C PRESENTS SAVE OUR WORLD - IT'S NOT TOO LATE Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | 10AM Themes: Dance, Performing Arts, Climate Change, Disease, Poverty, War, Influence of Technology and Social Media, Bullying, Discrimination, Pollution, Human Rights RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

FATTY LEGS: THE TRUE STORY OF AN INDIGENOUS GIRL’S RESILIENCE AT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL Monday, October 30, 2017 | 12:30PM Themes: Culture, Music, Dance, Re-Enactment of a Story from Literature GRADES 6-12

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a true story Based on Fatty Legs by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and Christy Jordan-Fenton, artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes, published by Annick Press

THE NUTCRACKER, A CANADIAN TRADITION Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | 10AM Themes: Dance, Music RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

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ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Themes: Life Science, Natural History and Paleontology, Making Observations, Predictions, Connections, Investigating and Exploring the Natural World GRADES 1-5

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CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Thursday, December 21, 2017 | 10AM Themes: Drama, Music, Dance, Literature RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

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SERIES AT A GLANCE

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Themes: Black History Month, History, Drama, Self-Awareness, Social Change GRADES 4-12

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THE GRUFFALO Tuesday, February 13, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Themes: Language Arts, Role Playing, Problem Solving, Imagination, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Repetition and Rhymes, Literature, Music, Drama, Courage, Self-Esteem GRADES JK-3

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17 POLAR BEARS GO UP Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | 12:30PM Themes: Introduction to Drama, Dramatic and Imaginative Play GRADES JK-1

19 LAND OF TRASH Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Themes: Environment, Personal Responsibility, Healthy Living GRADES 2-7

I.AM.ME Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Themes: Dance, Music, Self-Esteem GRADES 4-12

20 CENTRE STAGE YOUTH CONCERT Friday, May 4, 2018 | 12:30PM Themes: Music, Dance, Drama, Performance, Courage, Self-Esteem RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

ROSE THEATRE EDUCATION

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VOLUNTEER AT THE ROSE

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WORKSHOPS

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EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITIES

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

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MARCH BREAK

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CONNECT WITH US

ROSEEDUCATION@BRAMPTON.CA / 905.793.4841 / WWW.ROSETHEATRE.CA

The City of Brampton is currently seeking individuals who have a passion for the Arts, are looking for an opportunity to give back and are interested in volunteering time to Arts and Culture programs.

Volunteer opportunities Include: Rose Theatre Brampton, Garden Square, Lester B. Pearson Theatre, Cyril Clark Library Lecture Hall and more.

Application forms are available at the Rose Theatre Box Office and online.

For more information, please email btv@brampton.ca

In-class workshops offered by the Rose Theatre provide opportunities for students to expand their imaginations and be creative. The City of Brampton is committed to the entertainment and artistic development of Brampton youth.

We tailor our workshops to suit any grade or experience level and work with you to meet your curriculum needs. Each workshop is one hour, or school period, and is designed for a regular class-sized group.

Introductory Workshops: • Introduction to Theatre

• Improvisation

Specialty Workshops:

CONNECT YOUR STUDENTS TO THE ARTS WITHOUT LEAVING THE CLASSROOM

• Literacy & Drama • Introduction to Theatre Careers • Audition Techniques

• Scene Study & Character Building • Shakespeare’s Language

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Let us know and we can work with you to create a workshop to meet your requirements.

For more information, or to book your workshop, please contact: 905.793.4841 | roseeducation@brampton.ca

LITERACY

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Please contact Melissa Als with inquiries and for information regarding dance workshops at 905.874.2820 ext. 63511 or by email at Melissa.Als@brampton.ca.

BOOKING & DEPOSIT PROCESS

Final Payment:

New this season, all bookings will now require a 20% deposit. A receipt/invoice will be issued confirming the performance date, time, number of tickets reserved.

Final payment is due upon arrival at the Rose Theatre for the performance. Payment can be arranged at our Box Office and made in the form of cash, credit card or cheque made payable to City of Brampton. Once the balance has been paid in full, a receipt will be issued.

Final Numbers: Final attendance numbers are due two weeks prior to the show date.

Additional seats may be added after the deadline, subject to availability.

Reducing Seats/Cancellations: Groups may reduce the number of reserved seats up to two weeks prior to the performance date. Should the number of reserved seats be reduced less than two weeks before the performance, a cancellation penalty is applied and the group is responsible for 50% of the cost for each cancelled seat.

Cancellations made more than four weeks prior to the performance will have their deposit transferred to another show within that same season.

In the event of inclement weather, refunds will be issued only when buses are cancelled.

TEACHERS SAVE 15%

Seating: Arts Adventures’ shows do not offer pre-arranged seating locations. Students will be seated with their class in order of arrival and at the discretion of the front of house manager.

Please note any special seating requirements (wheelchairs, mobility aids, hearing, sight) during the booking process.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM Our belief is that all students should have the opportunity to experience live theatre, regardless of financial means. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, we are able to subsidize the cost of tickets and make the arts accessible to all.

If your students could benefit from this program, please download an application form from our website or email the Education Desk (roseeducation@brampton.ca) for more information.

OFF THE REGULAR TICKET PRICE OF SELECT SHOWS PRESENTED BY THE ROSE THEATRE.

Visit www.rosetheatre.ca for a complete show listing.

may 4, 2018 Student Shakespeare Festival May 1-3, 2018

The SHAKE it Up! Student Shakespeare Festival provides a forum for students from different schools to work together to perform a Shakespearean play onstage at the Rose Theatre Brampton. With the support of the Rose Theatre, each school creates a team of actors, stage managers, crew and designers, and then prepares, workshops and rehearses a 30-minute version of a Shakespeare play. As the students work on the project together, applying their newly formed skills, they boost their self-confidence and creativity while building leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The deadline to submit your participation form for Shake It Up! is Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

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Schools that participated last year SouthFields Village Public School / École secondaire Jeunes sans frontières / Mayfield Secondary School St. Rita Elementary School / Robert H. Lagerquist Sr. Public School / St. Roch Catholic Secondary School Good Shepherd Elementary School / Earnscliffe Sr. Public School

$5 EYEGO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Students who present their student card at the Box Office can attend live shows at the Rose Theatre Brampton for less than the cost of a movie! eyeGO.org

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M.Y.P.A.C PRESENTS SAVE OUR WORLD IT’S NOT TOO LATE Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | 10AM How do we make things better for our future children, grandchildren and the generations thereafter? How do we make people care enough to change? This show is an expression of young artists as they tackle powerful messages surrounding environmentalism, sustainability and social issues that face society today. There is power in the universal language of dance and, through the performing arts, our youth offer sustainable solutions through optimism, hope and strength. In collaboration with Jade’s Hip Hop Academy Performance Company and DJ Starting From Scratch - don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking show!

THEMES: Dance, Performing Arts, Climate Change, Disease, Poverty, War, Influence of Technology and Social Media, Bullying, Discrimination, Pollution, Human Rights

CANADIAN PERFORMANCE

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

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FATTY LEGS: THE TRUE STORY OF AN INDIGENOUS GIRL’S RESILIENCE AT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL Monday, October 30, 2017 | 12:30PM Fatty Legs is set in Canada’s Far North and is the story of Olemaun Pokiak who dreams of learning to read.

But when she arrives at residential school she is given the name Margaret, has her long braids cut off, and is made to wear itchy red wool socks as an example of her “unworthiness.” Treated cruelly by classmates and teachers, Margaret devises a plan to ensure the red stockings won’t cause her any more humiliation.

This show combines ethereal singing, engaging narration and contemporary indigenous dance. It is a profound yet accessible true story that brings to light the suffering created by residential schools while celebrating the deep strength of a child who refused to be broken by her experiences. * Based on Fatty Legs by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and Christy JordanFenton, artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes, published by Annick Press

THEMES: Culture, Music, Dance, Re-Enactment of a Story from Literature CANADIAN PERFORMANCE BASED ON A BOOK

GRADES 6 — 12

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THE NUTCRACKER, A CANADIAN TRADITION Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | 10AM Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure, The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and artistic director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a family favourite that brings magic to the holidays. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

THEMES: Dance, Music

CANADIAN PERFORMANCE BASED ON A BOOK

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

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CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL Thursday, December 21, 2017 | 10AM Eight of Canada’s finest actors, singers and instrumentalists provide us with a thrilling theatre experience! Designed with no blackouts, the show is told through continuous action on a revolving set. The audience will follow Scrooge on his sometimes scary, sometimes joyous, but always fascinating journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. And, a young child – Tiny Tim – embodies the spirit of our younger patrons. While not a musical, the show is filled with musical moments and finishes with a rousing singalong concert right in Scrooge’s workhouse!

THEMES: Drama, Music, Dance, Literature

CANADIAN PERFORMANCE BASED ON A BOOK

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

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ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM 65 million years in the making! Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live stimulates the imagination and guides your students on a breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eyepopping collection of amazingly lifelike dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide - but don’t!

THEMES: Life Science, Natural History and Paleontology, Making Observations, Predictions, Connections, Investigating and Exploring the Natural World

GRADES 1 — 5

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THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Wednesday, February 7, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM There are many plays about Harriet Tubman, but none share her entire life story like this.

Leslie McCurdy invokes the “spirit” of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating familiar stories and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman’s own. Through it all, we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams; the spirit of the past connecting with the present, inspiring her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future.

THEMES: Black History Month, History, Drama, Self-Awareness, Social Change

GRADES 4 — 12

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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THE GRUFFALO Tuesday, February 13, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party-mad Snake.

Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? The Gruffalo is full of songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 and up.

THEMES: Language Arts, Role Playing, Problem Solving, Imagination, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Repetition and Rhymes, Literature, Music, Drama, Courage, Self-Esteem

GRADES JK — 3

BASED ON A BOOK

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POLAR BEARS GO UP Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | 12:30PM The Polar Bears are moving up in the world.

They’ve lost their balloon and they need to get it back. It’s time to get up, step up, climb up, jump up. One thing’s for sure, the only way is up! These two lovable Polar Bears are intrepid explorers, famous for their wild expeditions.

This time they’ll be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race all the way up to space. Of course, they’ll stop for sandwiches on the way!

THEMES: Introduction to Drama, Dramatic and Imaginative Play

GRADES JK — 1

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I.AM.ME Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM After winning MTV America’s Best Dance Crew, this innovative group of dancers have dedicated their tour to Inspiring, Motivating and Energizing individuals to be themselves and embrace who they are. Their style is a series of connections and large-scale visuals that create shapes and puzzles with the human body, which brings swag that is unique to their southern origin of Houston, Texas.

Utilizing the self-titled style “Brain Bangin” to leave audiences in amazement and often confused to what exactly they just witnessed, I.aM.mE serves as a message to the world that all races, cultures and sexes can put aside their differences and come together as one.

THEMES: Dance, Music, Self-Esteem

GRADES 4 – 12

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LAND OF TRASH Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10AM & 12:30PM Land of Trash is a futuristic adventure demonstrating the effects of environmental abuse. What will the world be like in the year 2098? Nuke and Stryder live on the streets of an Earth affected by climate change. In an age where there is “no time” to construct full sentences, their speech is jumbled and abbreviated. While exploring a toxic waste dump, they discover relics of the “old world” – computers, digital electronics – garbage familiar to a present-day audience but mysterious to the futuristic characters. When the kids come across an old man named Carson who remembers the old world, they learn about the colour and wonder that once existed on Earth and are inspired to work with Carson to create a brighter future. Land of Trash instills hope, and articulates that it is never too late to reverse the damages of pollution.

Themes: Environment, Personal Responsibility, Healthy Living

GRADES 2 — 7

CANADIAN PERFORMANCE

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CENTRE STAGE YOUTH CONCERT Friday, May 4, 2018 | 12:30PM Each year, the theatre team auditions local talent of all kinds from kindergarten through Grade 12 to perform in the Centre Stage Youth Concert at the Rose Theatre. Centre Stage offers young performers audition and performance experience as well as the fullstar treatment! This is a great opportunity for kids of all ages to watch and cheer on their peers as they perform on a professional stage.

You never know - you could see one of your students onstage!

THEMES: Music, Dance, Drama, Performance, Courage, Self-Esteem * Free Show! - Limit of 100 tickets per school

CANADIAN PERFORMANCE

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

MARCH BREAK AT THE ROSE THEATRE BRAMPTON THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! IN FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 • 12:30PM & 3PM Appropriate for Mamas, Papas, and Young Cubs of all ages, in this live musical production filled with fun songs and dancing, the Berenstain Bears learn important life lessons.

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical is an adaptation of three of The Berenstain Bears’ most beloved books: “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food,” and “The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble at School.” Using the iconic stories and imagery of the books, you and your family will see Bear Country come to life onstage while learning about the importance of honesty, health, and safety. In the end, it becomes clear to each of the Berenstain Bears that what truly matters is family.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF MARCH BREAK PROGRAMMING, VISIT ROSETHEATRE.CA

TEACHERS SAVE 15% Off the regular ticket price of select shows presented by the Rose Theatre. Visit www.rosetheatre.ca for a complete show listing.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

2018 EDUCATORS’ OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Rose Theatre Bramtpon

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