YPT Presents Baobab, a Magical Voyage to West Africa: May 8 – 17
YPT welcomes Montreal’s Théâtre Motus and their enchanting play Baobab. A co-production with the SÔ Company of Mali, this beautiful and tender piece will be presented in the Studio from May 8 to 17.
In this story, inspired by West African legends, an ancient baobab tree stands tall amidst a persistent drought. One day the tree brings forth an egg and from the egg is born a little boy. The villagers recognize that this little boy is the only one who can undertake the quest to bring water back to the land. But there are four formidable tasks to be completed before success is possible. Can a little boy change the history of the world? Using puppetry, masks, and percussion rhythms, Baobab makes powerful change come to life. More »
Young People’s Theatre, “Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest”: May 7 – 17
Young People’s Theatre is proud to present a brand new play by acclaimed playwright and director Edward Roy. Commissioned by YPT, Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest is a riveting story exploring teen mental health and the stigma associated with it. This world premiere will be presented on the Mainstage from May 7 to 17, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, May 7-14. More »
Young People’s Theatre, “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk”: April 2 – 21
Due to overwhelming demand, YPT is adding two new performances of their otherwise virtually sold-out production of Jack and the Giant Beanstalk! (ages 4-8).
Added performances:
Monday, April 2 @ 7 pm
Saturday April 7 @ 11 am
Sunday April 15 @ 11 am More »
Young People’s Theatre, “Baobob”: May 8 – 17
In this story, inspired by West African legends, an ancient baobab tree stands tall amidst a persistent drought. One day the tree brings forth an egg and from the egg is born a little boy. The villagers recognize that this little boy is the only one who can undertake the quest to bring water back to the land. But there are four formidable tasks to be completed before success is possible. Can a little boy change the history of the world? More »
YPT, “The Neverending Story”: Feb 27 – March 17
Michael Ende’s epic adventure The Neverending Story comes to life at YPT
“Surviving ordeals in pursuit of a goal, a boy becomes a man … it’s a gripping adventure, full of weird and wondrous creatures….“ ~ Seattle Post Intelligencer
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is proud to present David S. Craig’s stage adaptation of The Neverending Story, a thrilling, epic adventure in the spirit of The Lord of the Rings, based on Michael Ende’s classic German novel. Produced by Roseneath Theatre, this magical exploration of character and creativity will be presented on the Mainstage from February 27 to March 17, 2012, with extra performances added during March Break week. More »
Young People’s Theatre Summer Drama Camps
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) announced today that Summer Drama Camp registration is now open – beginning a month earlier than last year, due to demand. YPT’s Summer Drama Camps begin July 3, 2012 and provide an opportunity for young people from ages 6 to 18 to explore their creative voice while making friendships that can last a lifetime. More »
Young People’s Theatre, “The Neverending Story”: February 27 – March 17
Young People’s Theatre is proud to present David S. Craig’s stage adaptation of The Neverending Story, a thrilling, epic adventure in the spirit of The Lord of the Rings, based on Michael Ende’s classic German novel. Produced by Roseneath Theatre, this magical exploration of character and creativity will be presented on the Mainstage from February 27 to March 17, 2012, with extra performances added during March Break week. More »
YPT, ” Would You Say the Name of This Play”, Nov 21 – Dec 3
Young People’s Theatre (formerly Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People) is proud to present Would
You Say the Name of This Play?*, a gripping, true, sometimes funny story for teens that takes an
unflinching look at issues of homophobia and racism. Written and performed by award-winning
Vancouverite Berend McKenzie, the play will be presented in The Studio November 21 to December 3. More »
Young People’s Theatre, “Seussical”: November 7 to December 30
Young People’s Theatre (formerly Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People) is proud to present a brand new production of Seussical™. In 2006 the company produced a sold-out hit version of the fantastical, magical, Broadway musical extravaganza – a production the Toronto Sun called “Seussical-icious!” – garnering two Dora Mavor Moore Awards. YPT is now bringing it back with George Masswohl returning as Horton along with a brand new cast featuring the one and only Sharron Matthews (currently seen on Global Television’s new series Canada Sings) as Mayzie. Seussical™ will be presented on the Mainstage from November 7 to December 30, 2011. More »
Harbourfront Centre, Harbourkids Circus: May 21-23
Quit clowning around and come on down to the fourth annual HarbourKIDS: Circus at Harboufront Centre, in collaboration with Zero Gravity Circus– an enthralling three-day event of FREE family fun revolving around the word SHOW.
Through the magic of circus, kids and their families can witness the only event of its kind in North America. Experience side splitting comedy, eye-popping acrobatics and mind- bending daredevil stunts, featuring ropewalkers, unicyclists, world-class acrobatics, fire eaters, stilt walkers, face painters and more!
LKTYP, “The Shape of A Girl”: May 11 – 19
LKTYP presents The Shape of A Girl by
Governor General Award winning playwright Joan MacLeod
A powerful story of a girl’s struggle to make the right choices
“Brilliant! A gem of a play.”– The Globe and Mail More »
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young Peple, “The Shape of a Girl”: May 11 – 19
LKTYP presents The Shape of A Girl by
Governor General Award winning playwright Joan MacLeod
A powerful story of a girl’s struggle to make the right choices
“Brilliant! A gem of a play.”– The Globe and Mail
LKTYP welcomes Vancouver’s Green Thumb Theatre and their powerful teen drama The Shape of a Girl by Joan MacLeod. The play, which was inspired by the ReenaVirk Story: the real life tragedy of a teenaged girl killed by a group of teens, will be presented on the Mainstage from May 11-19. More »
Shakespeare in Action, “The Diary of Anne Frank”: March 1 – 13
Shakespeare in Action presents
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Keeping the story of Anne Frank alive
Shakespeare in Action, Canada’s leading classical company for young audiences that recently launched a revolutionary Virtual Lab on its website for teaching Shakespeare in schools, brings a new production of The Diary of Anne Frank to the stage. The Wendy Kesselman adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank opens March 1 and runs to March 13 at Central Commerce Theatre (with weekday matinees beginning February 23). Rising star Sascha Cole (Factory Theatre’s Bethune Imagined, and CanStage’s Rock’n'Roll) plays the title role. More »
Lorraine Kimsa, “The Big League”: Jan 31 – Feb 24
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People (LKTYP) kicks off the New Year with The Big League by James Durham, a wildly popular hockey drama that cleverly stick-handles Canada’s national pastime. LKTYP’s Mainstage will be transformed into a hockey arena, complete with actors on roller blades, in a unique production running from January 31 to February 24, 2011. More »
LKTYP, “ithinkican”: opening Thursday, April 7
i think i can
CO-CREATED BY FLORENCE GIBSON AND SHAWN BYFIELD
Directed by Conrad Alexandrowicz
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! More »
Cow Over Moon Theatre, “The Gingerbread Guy”: Dec 14-19. Jan 8-9, 15-16
Cow Over Moon Children’s Theatre, the company that has produced such critically acclaimed Fringe hits as Chicken Licken and Jack Frost, returns this Holiday season with another hilarious take on a famous tale. The Gingerbread Guy will be presented in Mississauga at Clark Hall December 14-19, 2010 and in Toronto at the Pia Bouman Theatre January 8-9 and 15-16, 2011. More »
LKTYP, “Routes” by Collin Doyle: public performance Nov 14, schools Nov 9 – 18,
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People (LKTYP) is pleased to welcome Edmonton’s Concrete Theatre and their powerful, award-winning production of Routes by Collin Doyle. Directed by Mieko Ouchi, Routes will be presented in the Studio November 9 to 18, 2010. There will be only one public performance of the teen drama Routes by Collin Dolye on Sunday, November 14 at 2:30 PM. More »
Mixed Company, “The Bully Show”
The Bully Show: Clown in the Round is a wonderful combination of artistically engaging clown-work as well as thought-provoking engaging and educational communication for kids.
Margaret Evans, Artistic Associate, Performing Arts, Harbourfront Centre
Combining Clowning and Forum Theatre, Mixed Company’s collaborative efforts with UNIT Productions met with enthusiastic response from principals, teachers and students alike during its’ fall 2009 tour to venues across Toronto and Hamilton. Returning by popular demand this fall, The Bully Show: Clown in The Round will tour elementary schools throughout the Southern Ontario Area for six weeks in October and November. More »
LKTYP, “Thrice Upon a Time”: April 18 – 29
Thrice Upon a Time…
By Jacqueline Gosselin | Directed by Jacqueline Gosselin and Robert Dion | Produced by DynamO Théâtre
STUDIO | Apr. 18-29, 2010
Recommended for ages 7-12
Media opening: Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30 AM and 1:15 PM
Perched on the edge of the world, a young boy is stranded on a mysterious island with an outlandish creature who wants his help to defeat a wicked witch. Montreal’s critically acclaimed DynamO Théâtre incorporates their renowned acrobatics into a thrilling modern-day tale that reflects the courage and resilience children must have in a sometimes forbidding world. More »
LKTYP,s “Hana’s Suitcase”: April 18 – May 21
Back by overwhelming demand!
Hana’s Suitcase
Adapted by Emil Sher | Based on the book by Karen Levine | Originally published by Second Story Press
Directed by Allen MacInnis
MAINSTAGE | Apr. 18-May 21, 2010
Recommended for ages 10 & up
Media opening: Wednesday, April 21 at 1:00 PM | General public opening: 7:00 PM More »
