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The Incredi
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Roseneath Theatre presents
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About the Play
Jamie Cavanaugh has a problem. She’s always
going too fast. “Slow down!” say her parents.
“Pay attention!” says her teacher; but Jamie just
can’t calm down or stay focussed.
The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh explores, with humour, insight and compassion,
the hurt and confusion of being different when
you can’t help it, and the challenges of being
the target of school yard bullying. The hero of
this remarkable play is a positive role model for
young people with ADHD or other learning challenges.
ADHD is a pre
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Roseneath Theatre’s 2009 production of
The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh
received Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations
for Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance
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About Roseneath Theatre
Established in 1983, Roseneath Theatre
is one of Canada’s leading producers of
award-winning theatre for children and
their families. Roseneath Theatre’s plays
address issues that resonate with today’s
youth, encouraging them to reflect on
themselves and their place within the
community. The company’s extraordinary
commitment to excellence has earned
many accolades, including 37 Dora Mavor
Moore Awards nominations and a total
of 14 Awards. Roseneath was a recent
finalist for the Ontario Premier’s Award for
Excellence in the Arts.
Roseneath Theatre was founded by
David S. Craig and Robert Morgan
The current Artistic Director is Andrew Lamb
For more information, please visit:
roseneath.ca
Roseneath’s longevity is a reflection of the high caliber of their
productions as well as their ability to address, in a theatrical format,
topics that challenge stereotypes, thinking and assumptions while
respecting differences and providing new points of view.
-Sam Hammond, President, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Aaron Willis, Emma Hunter 2009
photo Jona Stuart
Roseneath Theatre
It is not an overstatement to say that Roseneath productions are the
most valued presentations at our school.
-Roy Fernandes, Principal, Toronto Catholic District School Board