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Theatre, Musical, Choral
and Children's performing arts are hosted by over a dozen Theatre Groups.
Serving as an important resource for the
arts, education and business, Living Arts Centre features over 225,000
square feet of multiple performance venues, studio spaces and exhibition display areas.
The two main performing arts venues – Hammerson Hall and The RBC Theatre - are the
site for a range of arts, cultural and entertainment events presented by both the Living
Arts Centre and community partners.
Stage West is the perfect
getaway for couples, honeymooners and families. Corporate travelers attending
meetings at our property can enjoy an evening of entertainment in the Theatre
Restaurant. (Special Monday Night
Shows)
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Mississauga Players is a non-profit organization devoted to community theatre.
Affiliated with the City of Mississauga and supported by the Mississauga Arts Council, it
has been in existence for over 50 years.
The following productions are presented in various
locations in Mississauga.
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2011: January | February | March
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 To September 19
Shear Madness
Stage West, 5400 Dixie Road
Back by popular demand, Shear Madness is truly a “whodunit” mystery, especially
since “whodunit” can change every performance! It’s the hilarious whodunit
where the audience helps solve the crime. The play is named in the Guinness Book of
Records as the longest-running nonmusical play in American theatre history! It ran in
Boston over 17 years and in Chicago over 15 years. |
| SEPTEMBER |
 September 22 -
November 21
Shirley Valentine
Stage West, 5400 Dixie Road
Meet Mrs. Joe Bradshaw – the former Shirley Valentine. She is the 42-year-old mother
of two children. Her hope and self-confidence have long since been shattered. Her feminist
friend offers a holiday in Greece, and with great trepidation, Shirley seizes the
opportunity. There, her life changes dramatically. |
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| OCTOBER |
October 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm
Boen Enterprise Ltd Presents Virksy National Dance Company of Ukraine
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre |
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 October 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8 pm
October 24, 30 at 2 pm
The Mod Musical Shout
Meadowvale Theatre
SHOUT! flips through the years like a musical magazine and takes you back to the music,
the fashion and the freedom of the 60's! This smashing revue tracks five groovy gals as
they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing! Join this non-stop
journey through the infectious and soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household
names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. SHOUT! uses letters to an
advice columnist, true confessions, quizzes and advertisements as a frame for terrific new
arrangements of such chart-topping hits as "To Sir With Love,"
"Downtown," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "Son of A
Preacher Man," and "Goldfinger." With its irresistible blend of
hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and psychedelic dances from the 60's, this
fun-filled musical will make you want to throw your head back and SHOUT! |
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| NOVEMBER |
 November 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8
pm
November 21, 27 at 2 pm
The Gondoliers
Meadowvale Theatre
Producers: Rita Ferguson, Christine McMahon
Artistic Team: Director: Joe Gomes/ Music Director: Ruth McDonald
Choreographer: Julie Gallie Stage Manager: Katrina Moore
Two just-married Venetian gondoliers are informed by the Grand Inquisitor that one of them
has just become the King of "Barataria", but only their foster mother, presently
at large, knows which one. As Barataria needs a king to put down unrest in the country,
they travel there to reign jointly, leaving their wives behind in Venice until the old
lady can be interviewed. It turns out that the king was wed in infancy to the beautiful
daughter of the Spanish Duke of Plaza Toro, and so it seems he is an unintentional
bigamist. Of course, the beautiful daughter is in love with a common servant! When the
young Spaniard and the two Venetian wives all show up wanting to know which of them is
queen, complications arise. No worries: The true identity of the king is revealed, and all
is combed out spectacularly well by the end. |
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 November 14 at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
MISS SPIDER - SUNNY DAY IN THE SUNNY PATCH
RBC Theatre, Living Arts CentreGet your little ones excited about the arts and
join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This performance is for ages 3 & up. Babies 18
months & under are free and must have a ticket to enter the theatre.
This interactive and "edu-taining" show is captivating for kids and parents
alike. Based on the TV series about Miss Spider and her buggy bunch of kids, is one of the
top-rated shows on Nick Jr. (US) and Teletoon (Canada). Miss Spider is all about family,
fun, adventure, acceptance and friendship. This lively production features Miss Spider
with an "entomologist" ("bug guy"), who introduces the real world of
bugs and the fun world of Miss Spider and her Sunny Patch. Kids from the audience are
brought up on stage to appear in Sunny Patch Kids costumes and be part of the action. Join
the fun, learn some fun bug facts and meet new creepy-crawly friends!
Meet & Greet with characters and live creatures following the performances!
Copyright at by Callaway & Kirk Company LLC. All rights reserved.
Miss Spider, Sunny Patch Friends, and all related characters are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of Callaway & Kirk Company LLC. Produced under license by Sphere
Entertainment.
For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level with
mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice and
snacks for all children after each RBC performance. |
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 November
16 at 10:15 am and 12:30 pm
LA CHENILLE QUI FAIT DE TROUS ET AUTRES PETITS CONTES D’ERIC CARLE - SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Grades JK - 2
FRENCH LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE
Language Level: Core, Extended and Immersion French, Francophone
Shakespeare’s tragic story of two young lovers is brought to life in this unique
production. Presented in-the-round and with an ethnically diverse cast, the audience is
taken on a journey through love, faith and fate with Romeo and Juliet. Forward
Theatre’s innovative and accessible productions will excite students about
Shakespeare..
Connect to: The Arts – Drama; Language: Oral and Visual Communication, English
Literature
Studies and Reading; Dramatic Arts Open; Dramatic Arts University/College; Comprehensive
Arts Open; English Applied; English Academic
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009 |
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 November 23 at 9:45 am and 12:15 pm
November 24 at 9:45 am and 12:15 pm
Thursday, November 25 at 9:45 am and 12:15 pm
ROMEO AND JULIET - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Forward Theatre
Grades 7 – 12
Shakespeare Series: Purchase tickets for Romeo and Juliet & MacBeth for $12 per
person, per show
Shakespeare’s tragic story of two young lovers is brought to life in this unique
production. Presented in-the-round and with an ethnically diverse cast, the audience is
taken on a journey through love, faith and fate with Romeo and Juliet. Forward
Theatre’s innovative and accessible productions will excite students about
Shakespeare..
Connect to: The Arts – Drama; Language: Oral and Visual Communication, English
Literature
Studies and Reading; Dramatic Arts Open; Dramatic Arts University/College; Comprehensive
Arts Open; English Applied; English Academic
Also book a “Shakespearean Steps” school workshop.
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009 |
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 November 26 at 7:30 pm
LA BOHÈME - Opera Kitchener
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts CentreJoin us for pre-theatre dinner or extend
your evening with post-show dessert as part of our Special Events series.
It is love at first sight the moment Mimi and Rodolfo's eyes and hands touch. Yet can
their love survive the tumultuous emotions of jealousy and the ravage of poverty? One of
the most highly performed operas of all time, this rendition of Puccini's epic romance is
complete with 1830s Paris inspired sets and costumes, performed in Italian with English
surtitles and features an all Canadian cast, full orchestra and chorus.
Opera Kitchener is owned and operated by husband and wife team Emilio and Jennifer Fina.
Their mandate is to present traditional, fully-staged professional operatic productions on
a yearly basis, to provide the experience only opera can bestow to the public with
affordable ticket prices and to employ the talents of resident musicians and artists of
the community. |
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 November 30 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
LEO LIONNI’S SWIMMY, FREDERICK & INCH BY INCH - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Grades JK - 2
Connect Literacy and the Arts with this performance drawn from Leo Lionni’s books;
Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch. Swimmy is a tiny fish who uses ingenuity to fend off
danger. Frederick, a poetic mouse, makes everyday life an artful experience. A lovable
inchworm shares his faculty for measuring absolutely everything. This show features an
assortment of innovative puppetry styles as well as an original music score.
Connect to: The Arts – Drama: Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts; Language:
Reading, Reasoning and Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Media Communication Skills
Also book a “Let’s Put on a Show” school workshop.
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009. |
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| DECEMBER |
 December 4
at 7:00 pm
December 5 at 2:00 pm
THE NUTCRACKER - State Ballet Theatre of Russia
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Join us for pre-theatre dinner or extend your evening with post-show dessert as part of
our Special Events series.
Internationally renowned State Ballet Theatre of Russia, based out of The Voronezh State
Theatre of Opera and Ballet, brings V. Vainonen's Nutcracker to life through astonishingly
beautiful dances set to Tchaikovsky's musical score. Graceful costumes and enchanting sets
make this timeless traditional ballet a holiday event for the whole family.
The company has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout Europe,
India and Africa and has been touring in North America since 2006. The repertoire of the
theatre includes work by both classical and modern Russian composers including: Swan Lake,
The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Don Quixote, Carmen-suite,
Cipollino, Doctor Aubolit, Francesca di Rimini and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai.
Lead by Honoured Artist of Russia Igor Nepomnyashchy, who has been the artistic director
of the ballet since the early 1990s, the company is dedicated to maintaining a solid
tradition of superior Russian classical dance. The company includes many distinguished
Russian artists, including one People's Artist, three Honoured Artists of Russia and four
winners at major international competitions. |
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December 6 at 10:00 am
THE NUTCRACKER - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
State Ballet Theatre of Russia
Grades 3 -10
Extravagant sets and costumes don the stage for the State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s
production of The Nutcracker. This full-scale ballet will be sure to inspire your students
and introduce them to the power of ballet. Students can connect what they see on stage
with the Creative Process not only in viewing dance, but also in discussing cultural
connections to the traditional story, costume designs and set interpretations.
Connect to: Arts – Drama, Dance, Music
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009. |
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10 at 8:00 pm
THE ARROGANT WORMS - CHRISTMAS TURKEY
RBC Theatre, Living Arts CentreJoin us for an intimate evening as part of our Relaxed
Series, complete with dessert and beverage service in a cabaret style setting on the main
level.
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of quick-witted musical comedy dedicated to
the songs of Christmas! Celebrating 20 years of performing, the Canadian comedy trio of
The Arrogant Worms continue to dazzle audiences with fast, furious and funny songs and
sketches.
Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick,
Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong) began performing songs and sketches on the Queen's
University campus radio station in 1991. The wit is quick, the satire is biting and the
musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans from kids to parents to
grandparents to Princess Leia.
The Arrogant Worms have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums and have played
on three continents to crowds as large as 100,000. They were recognized in 2003 as the
Touring Act of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenters Association. The Worms have
entertained at corporate functions, sung anthems at sporting events and emceed at major
festivals. Their songs are in school lesson plans, in textbooks and even played on the
Space Shuttle. On earth or in space, everyone digs these Worms!
In recent years the Worms have been pleased to donate their time and talent to the cause
of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were awarded the Peter Gzowski Award
for their efforts. |
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19 at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Dufflebag Theatre
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This
performance is for ages 3 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a
ticket to enter the theatre.
Get into the holiday spirit as DuffleBag Theatre brings to life the magic of interactive,
spontaneous storytelling-theatre where anything goes! Help teach Ebenezer Scrooge the true
meaning of Christmas by bringing a non-perishable food item for donation to the
Mississauga Food Bank.
This unpredictable performance is a hilarious encounter for children and adults alike and
a truly unique interactive theatrical experience where the dream of living a fairy tale
actually does come true!
Since 1992, the "Nearly World Famous" DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the
most celebrated companies at festivals and schools across the country. The DuffleBag
actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales and Shakespearean
classics full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story -
a twist is created! Before your very eyes, kids (and maybe even a parent or two) are asked
to come up on stage and join in the action.
For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level
with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice
and snacks for all children after each RBC performance. |
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| January |
 January 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8pm
January 23, 29 at 2pm
Cabaret
Meadowvale Theatre
Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it focuses on nightlife at the seedy
Kit Kat Klub and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles
and her relationship with young American writer Cliff Bradshaw.
A sub-plot involves the doomed romance between German boarding house owner Fräulein
Schneider and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the
action is the Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub which serves as a constant metaphor
for the tenuous and threatening state of late Weimar Germany throughout the show. |
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| February |
 February 18 - 26
Urinetown
Meadowvale Theatre
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale
of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in
gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has
led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public
amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for
one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and
plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht
and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from
scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, URINETOWN
catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous
perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled
laughter. |
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14 at 8:00 pm
MOULIN ROUGE THE BALLET- Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Dazzling ballet for Valentine's Day! Join us for pre-theatre dinner or extend your evening
with post-show dessert as part of our Special Events series.
The most renowned cabaret in history has it all kicklines, pinwheels, and of course, the
Diamond Dog Dancers. This classical ballet production, performed by the Royal Winnipeg
Ballet tells the story of young Matthew and Nathalie as they tempt the fates to find love
at the infamous Moulin Rouge.
The Moulin Rouge has been the subject of many books, paintings, movies and musicals -
birthplace of the Quadrille, the Cancan and home to a cast of outrageous dancers known as
the Diamond Dogs. When the Moulin opened, Paris was a city of exquisite contradiction; art
was both elevated and abused, pomp and excess ran hand in hand with poverty and hardship,
and the heady elixir of personal freedom bred lifestyles that were often reckless and
addictive.
This production features the classical music of several composers, including Chopin and
Debussy, as well as the music of Piazzola and Quarteto Gelato. The high-energy dancing,
vibrant 1890s Paris inspired costumes and lavish sets make this a truly unique ballet
experience.
Having celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2009, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the double
distinction of being Canada's premier ballet company and the longest continuously
operating ballet company in North America. The company began to tour Canada in 1945 and
now spends 20 or more weeks a year on the road touring all across the globe. |
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20 at 3:00 pm
ROOM ON THE BROOM Presented by Tall Stories Theatre Company
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This
performance is for ages 3 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a
ticket to enter the theatre.
A musical adaptation of the best selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tall
Stories' Room on the Broom uses a physical storytelling style combined with original songs
and fantastic puppetry to create a lively theatrical experience that embraces children of
all ages. Join us on Family Day weekend as this beloved children's story comes to life.
The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows
away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost
things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five
and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor
witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Room on the Broom is full of
songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).
Tall Stories created Room on the Broom following the success of their previous adaptations
of Julia Donaldson books The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. The show previewed at the
Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead on November 2008. It premiered at Norden Farm Centre for
the Arts over Xmas 2008 and tours the UK from spring 2009, and North America from autumn
2009. |
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 February
28 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
PETER AND THE WOLF - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Grades K – 3
Language Level: Extended, Immersion and Francophone
Peter and the Wolf is a musical symphony for young audiences, accompanied by a narrator.
The sounds of the trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba bring to life the characters
based on Serguei Prokofiev’s traditional symphony. Students will learn how the
musicality of an instrument can tell the story of different characters and settings. In an
original and convincing fashion, the Impact Brass Quintet revisits the famous musical tale
with vigour, spirit… and much laughter!
Also book a “Let’s Put on a Show” or "Montons un Spectacle"
school workshop.
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009 |
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| March |
 March
2 at 8:00 pm
DANCE CUBA
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Join us for pre-theatre dinner or extend your evening with post-show dessert as part of
our Special Events series.
From Havana, Cuba, this all-female ensemble combines elements of flamenco, ballet and
contemporary dance with Spanish and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Accompanied by a live band, Lizt
Alfonso Dance Cuba stands out for its coordination and perfection, leaving audiences with
no doubt as to the strength, passion and beat of Cuban culture.
Flashed with passion, fire, pride and excitement, the audience is left with no doubt as to
the strength and the beat of the show. A new invented dance vocabulary which is an
eclectic mixture of the traditional and the modern, ranging from the haughty, proud
flamenco to more fusion moves where you could spot ballet, modern dance, Afro-Caribbean
and the Latin gestures all melding together.
Established in 1991 by director choreographer Lizt Alfonso, the company is a resident
ensemble at Havana's Grand Theatre. |
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 March
16 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
MAX & RUBY - BUNNY PARTY
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This
performance is for ages 2 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a
ticket to enter the theatre.
This fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to
original tunes alongside our favourite pair of bunny siblings, Max & Ruby! It's a big
day for someone special. Bunny siblings Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do
before the very exciting event; they embark on a musical bus ride to find the greatest
present in the world before coming home to undergo an unpredictable make-over just for
this happy occasion.
Max & Ruby™ and Rosemary Wells. NELVANA™ Nelvana Limited.
CORUSTM Corus Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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17, 18 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Second City Presents BIG BAD WOLF VS. LORD UNDERWEARFACE VON SCHTINKER
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This
performance is for ages 5 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a
ticket to enter the theatre.Improv and comedy for kids! This hilarious and interactive
musical theatre show features goofy chase scenes, sing-alongs, and a truly unique cast of
characters! Framed for heinous crimes by the evil von Schtinker, the Big Bad Wolf becomes
an unlikely hero as he proves that things aren't always as they seem. This new take on a
children's classic will dazzle both children and parents alike.
For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level
with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice
and snacks for all children after each RBC performance. |
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29 at 10:00 am
SLEPT AWAY (red dream, blue dream) - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Tickets: $10 per person
Tilt sound + motion
Grades 6 - 12
Tilt sound+motion’s Slept Away (red dream, blue dream) is a journey into the world of
dreams through contemporary dance. Dream sequences referencing literature and pop-culture
are created through dance that mimic the world of dreams; falling asleep leads to the
sinking of the Titanic, which then turns into a Romeo and Juliet duet on a sea of love;
Ophelia, running away from Hamlet, ends up in the world of Dracula. Engage your students
in critical thinking around contemporary dance as the work takes students through a vivid
kinetic and sensory journey.
Connect to: Elementary: The Arts – Dance, Music, Drama: Exploring Forms and
Cultural Contexts; Secondary: The Arts – Dance, Drama: Theory, Analysis; English
– Oral Communication: Listening to Understand, Media Studies: Understanding Media
Texts, Understanding Media Forms, Conventions and Techniques
Also book a “Cultural Fusion” Workshop!
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009. |
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| April |
 April
5, 6, 7 at 9:45 am and 12:15 pm
MACBETH - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Forward Theatre
Grades 7 – 12
Shakespeare Series: Purchase tickets for Romeo and Juliet & MacBeth for $12 per
person, per show
Forward Theatre presents Shakespeare’s tale of a young nobleman’s rise to become
King – at any price. The classic theme of ruthless ambition is explored through the
backdrop of 1960’s Corporate America. Incorporating video projection and traditional
stage elements, Forward Theatre tells the story of how power can corrupt even the greatest
of men.
Connect to: The Arts – Drama; Language: Oral and Visual Communication, English
Literature Studies and Reading; Dramatic Arts Open; Dramatic Arts University/College;
Comprehensive Arts Open; English Applied; English Academic
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009 |
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 April
15 at 12:15 pm
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Opera Kitchener
Grades 7 - 12
Based on the opera by Rossini, The Barber of Seville is a professional production staged
in period costumes and sung in Italian with English narration. Introduce your students to
opera through the Italian comic genre, opera buffa, in this fast-paced comedy.
Connect to: Arts – Music, Drama, Music – Theory, Analysis.
To purchase school performances tickets call our school sales representative at
905-306-6009. |
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 April
15 at 7:30 pm
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - Opera Kitchener
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
Join us for pre-theatre dinner or extend your evening with post-show dessert as part of
our Special Events series.
Rossini's riotous comedic opera recounts Count Almaviva's seduction of the charming
Rosina, held captive in the home of her elderly guardian, who intends to marry her
himself. To rescue the young damsel, Almaviva seeks the services of Figaro, a barber who
spends as much time scheming as he does shaving. Complete with a full cast and chorus and
accompanied by a live orchestra, this performance will be sung in Italian with English
surtitles.
Opera Kitchener is owned and operated by husband and wife team Emilio and Jennifer Fina.
Their mandate is to present traditional, fully-staged professional operatic productions on
a yearly basis, to provide the experience only opera can bestow to the public with
affordable ticket prices and to employ the talents of resident musicians and artists of
the community. |
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| May |
 May
1 at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
SHO, MO & THE MONKEY BUNCH
RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Get your little ones excited about the arts and join our Wiggle Club for family fun! This
performance is for ages 3 & up. Babies 18 months & under are free and must have a
ticket to enter the theatre.Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch is for parents who love music
- and want their kids to do the same! This high-energy show, full of humour and a variety
of music, including honky-tonk, nursery rhymes and rock 'n' roll, will have kids going
bananas while learning to care for themselves, their friends and their environment.
Shoshana Sperling (Sho) and Maury LaFoy (Mo) came together to create a CD for the children
in their family and soon they were overwhelmed with requests for copies of their new
creation. They began to write songs using the musical stylings and humour of artists such
as Louie Armstrong, Steve Martin, Shirley Temple and Canada's own Sarah McLachlan.
Each song performed by Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch pays tribute to a different style of
music and uses humour to both entertain and involve the audience. Along with Maury LaFoy
(Mo), the musical Monkey Bunch also includes Graham Powell and Lyle Molzan, all of whom
are members of Jann Arden's band.
For shows in RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, seating is general admission by level
with mats placed in front of the stage so children can be close to the action. Free juice
and snacks for all children after each RBC performance. |
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