Under the Stars / À la belle étoile 

L’illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes

Grades 1 - 4
April 3, 2013(French) – 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
April 4, 2013(English) – 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
RBC Theatre | Tickets: $10 per person
Language level: Immersion and Francophone
Connect to: Drama, Language Arts, Character Education, Français

A fairytale forest comes to life at night in this modern adaptation of the Brothers Grimm’s popular tale, Hansel and Gretel. Under the Stars features original music, beautiful lighting effects and an inventive set that will spark your student’s imaginations. This production combines actors and marionettes to create an engaging and unique theatrical experience for students and teachers alike.

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Shake it Up!

The Improvised Shakespeare Company

Grades 7 – 12
May 15, 2013 – 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM 
Hammerson Hall | Tickets: $10 per person
Connect to: Drama, Language Arts, Character Education

The Improvised Shakespeare Company reinvents Shakespeare for the modern audience and has developed a unique and interactive approach for deepening students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s texts. Based on audience suggestions, this theatre company creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style drawing on their extensive knowledge of Shakespearean themes. Each play is completely spontaneous, so each play is entirely new! This performance promises to make Shakespeare feel exciting, accessible and relevant to students.

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A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle 

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Grades JK -3
November 20, 2012 – 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
Hammerson Hall | Tickets: $10 per person
Connect to: Drama, Music, Language Arts, Character Education, Science

See your students’ favourite characters leap from page to stage when Mermaid Theatre returns with a brand new production featuring three of Eric Carle’s most beloved stories: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. Featuring engaging music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry, this triple-bill will educate and entertain students with its larger-than-life storytelling

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Out in the Open

Green Thumb Theatre

Grades 7 - 12
November 30, 2012 – 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
RBC Theatre | Tickets: $10 per person
Connect to: Drama, Language Arts, Character Education, Health and Physical Education

Adam convinces Stephen, his best friend, to go on a camping trip for the long weekend, and when the two boys get lost in the woods their lighthearted banter turns serious and Adam reveals a secret that he has been hiding from Stephen.  How will Stephen react to Adam's news? What will this mean for their friendship?  How do we deal with our own fears and issues when faced with a shift in what we thought we knew? Out in the Openis an honest look at homophobia, friendship, social pressure and navigating the complicated truths of teenage relationships.

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The Nutcracker

State Ballet Theatre of Russia

Grades 3 – 12
December 3, 2012 – 10:00 AM - 90 minutes plus intermission
Hammerson Hall | Tickets: $10 per person
Connect to: Dance, Music, Drama

Extravagant sets and costumes don the stage for the State Ballet Theatre of Russia's production full-length production of The Nutcracker. Delight your students with this full-scale ballet that brings the beloved holiday story to life.  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.  The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will be sure to engage your students and introduce them to the power of ballet.

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The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life® stage presentation of
The Secret Life of Bees

By Sue Monk Kidd
Performed by Denise Wilbanks
Adapted and Directed by Wynn Handman
Grades 7 – 12
February 7, 2013 – 12:15 PM – 90 minutes
February 8, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 90 minutes
RBC Theatre | Tickets: $10 per person
Connect to: Drama, Language Arts, English, Social Justice Issues, Character Education, and Black History

Engage your English and Literacy classes by connecting a novel study to live theatre with Literature to Life’s award winning adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees.In this New York Times bestseller set during the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl's search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real meaning of family. Surrounded by a pre and post show interactive discussion, the students will explore themes including civil rights and perseverance.

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Squid Precision Drumming- NEW!
February 4-8, 2013
a.m & p.m. performances available-
60 minute performances
(Gr. 1 – 8)

Combining traditional Celtic fiddle, bagpipes and Highland snare drumming with African, Brazilian, and Cuban rhythms, SQUID will captivate your students with their creativity, originality and energetic performance. Never shy about fusing genres, this Halifax-based group also utilizes beat boxing, hip hop, and electronic music in their ever-expanding palette of influences. Combined with an electric stage presence, daring stick tricks and choreography, a witty sense of humour and an infectious energy that connects to audiences of all ages, the young and charismatic musicians of SQUID are sure to inspire and entertain your students.