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Continuing a holiday tradition |
A field trip to the theatre |
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Performances for school groups of this charming, intimate theatre production at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space in Toronto |
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Recommended for JK to Grade 6Approximately 45 minutes, with an optional Question and Answer period |
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History and fun are integrated in this imaginative retelling of the classic fairy tale. Puppetmongers reset the story in 1834, just as “Muddy” York is to be renamed Toronto, and Ella is expected to cater to every whim of her just-off-the-boat-from-England / newly arrived stepmother and sisters. With a little magic and some imaginative special effects she does get herself to the Ball, and to the satisfying conclusion of the story. The play is ingeniously staged with a traditional marionette theatre that transforms, as the story unfolds, into scenes evoking the wilderness, settler/pioneer life and early Canadian/settler society. This is a Cinderella that Canadian children can call their own! New Arts Curriculum Connections: Drama and Dance: Creative and critical thinking and analysis; understanding elements and conventions of drama; exploring forms and cultural contexts. Visual Arts: Creative and critical thinking and analysis; understanding elements and principals of design. Cross-Curricular Connections: Language: Oral and verbal communication; reasoning and critical thinking. Science and Technology: Structures and mechanics. Social Studies: Heritage and citizenship; Canada and world connections. Character Education: Teacher Notes included with booking. | ||||||||||||
| Map to Tarragon Theatre |
Tickets are either $8 each (every 25 seats booked includes a free Teacher Ticket), or a discount $700 for the whole theatre of 100 seats. There are a limited number of Inner City Angels subsidized tickets available for Priority and Inner City classes. (Contact us for details if you qualify ) For information and bookings for school performances , please contact Ann Powell at: 416-538-6210 or email us | |||||||||||