Theatre Direct Announces the 09-10 Season

Let's Make a PLAY Date

Welcome to our 2009-2010 season, our 33rd year of presenting exceptional theatre for young people!

In this brochure we’ve highlighted our productions created especially for schools groups and family audiences and presented in our new centre for lively arts and learning – The Loop.

Our beautiful new facilities in the Artscape Wychwood Barns have been designed with young people in mind and to accommodate our unique balance of sophisticated and inspiring professional theatre experiences together with engaging, hands-on education programs that nurture a child’s appreciation and understanding of theatre and performing arts.

While each production for this season is unique, both Beneath the Banyan Tree and FIVE celebrate the power of dance and music to reveal compelling stories of friendship and discovery for young people powered by the most renewable resource available- the imagination!

As a parent of two children in elementary school, I know pressures of managing home, school and all the many extra-curricular obligations-scheduling our lives can be crazy! But taking time to be together, immersed in another world created by the magic of theatre is a wonderful, memorable and meaningful gift for everyone. So, as your planning your year ahead, be sure to make a playdate with exceptional theatre for your family or your class!

Lynda Hill, Artistic Director

Beneath The Banyan Tree

By Emil Sher
Choreography by Lata Pada
Directed by Lynda Hill
October 30 – November 22, 2009
GRADE 1 – 6 / AGES 6+

A vibrant fusion of theatre, classical Indian and Western dance, movement, puppetry and music, this dynamic production for young people tells the story of Anjali, a young girl who has just moved to Canada from India.

“A gorgeous presentation of Indian dance and fable that’s just so sumptuous in the presentation of it. It’s really quite lovely, for adults, for kids, anyone…”
- Garvia Bailey, CBC Radio, Metro Morning

“...contagiously expressive.”
- Liz Nicholls, The Edmonton Journal

• Daylong program available for schools
• Evening and weekend family performances
• Family friendly ticket price!

FIVE

Choreographed by Kitty Winter
Composed by Wayne Walker-Allen
In partnership with Theatre Hullaballoo (UK)
March 15 – April 11, 2010
GRADE JK – 3 / AGES 4+

Behold a stage full of weird, wonderful, bizarre and beautiful objects. Cue one musician. Enter two dancers with five powerful senses ready for discovery and adventure.

• ½ day show and workshop packages for schools
• Special March break performance for daycares or families
• Family friendly ticket price!

All performances at The Loop Centre for Lively Arts and Learning in the
Artscape Wychwood Barn, 601 Christie Street (St. Clair & Christie)

Season At A Glance

Beneath The Banyan Tree
October 30 - November 22, 2009

FIVE
March 15 - April 11, 2010

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