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Grades K-6
Grades 7-12
Grades 4-8
Touring to Ontario Schools
January 25 - March 4, 2016
Touring to Ontario Schools
October 19 - December 4, 2015
Curriculum Connections:
Social Studies & the Humanities, Drama, Physical & Health
Education, Equity and Inclusive Education
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Character Education Connections:
Character Education Connections:
Themes: Friendship, Classism, Equity, Identity, Bullying,
Themes: ADHD/Mental Health, Identity, Bullying, Learning
Financial Literacy, Social Studies, Language
Themes: Homophobia, Mental Health/Teen Suicide,
Responsibility, Empathy, Integrity
Cyberbullying, Gay-Straight Alliances
Touring to Ontario Schools
April 4 - May 20, 2016
Imagination
Social Studies, Drama, Physical & Health Education
Empathy, Kindness and Caring, Respect
Disabilities, Imagination, Self-Advocacy
Three friends. Two high schools. One lunch hour. Outside is
the story of Daniel, a teen who triumphs over homophobic bullying, depression and suicide. At his new school he shares his
story at a meeting of the Gay Straight Alliance. Meanwhile, at
his old school, struggling to come to terms with what happened,
his friends Krystina and Jeremy attempt to start their own GSA.
Through flashbacks, we travel through Daniel’s harrowing experience with bullying that began with a taunt and a text message
and eventually led to a serious physical assault.
The Money Tree explores the concept of ‘value’ through the
journeys of Shasta and Simon. When Shasta’s father loses his
job, she is devastated to learn that previously laid plans for her
upcoming birthday party must be significantly downsized. Shasta
and Simon meet a mysterious Traveler who gives them a seed
that will make a tree grow leaves of money. The children are given two rules to obey - rules they find hard to follow. Through a
truly magical journey, the two ultimately learn that in the end,
our friends, family and imaginations are truly our greatest assets.
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.
“Every young person deserves to feel safe at school. Sadly, this
is not always the case for our LGBTQ youth, many of whom
endure hateful comments and abuse. Outside uses the power
of theatre to illustrate the devastating impact of homophobic bullying. Every student and teacher should see it.”
-Jill Holroyd, Toronto PFLAG
“As in many communities in Ontario, we have a diverse student
population, some of whose parents struggle financially. The
Money Tree was able to shed light on the importance of maintaining healthy friendships with others who may not have the ability to purchase items that many students think are a necessity.”
-Ellis Nyman, Principal, ADSB
“Jamie Cavanaugh is smart, charismatic, feisty, and fiercely determined. She is also suffering from a physiological condition not
of her making, which affects her behaviour. And yet this play is
only peripherally about ADHD and its symptoms. The play really
is about how young people deal with significant problems in their
lives. It is about the nature of friendship. It is about understanding
others, and the essence of empathy. It is about storytelling itself,
and that everyone has a fascinating and unique story to tell.”
-Richard Greenblatt, Director
Single performances (in your school) start at $650 (plus HST).
No deposit or payment required at time of booking. All shows come with Teacher Study Guides .
Supporters:
an Ontario government agency
un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario
studio lab
theatre foundation
J.P Bickell Foundation
roseneath.ca
illustrations by Claudia Dávila
Book Now: 416-686-5199 ext 223
education@roseneath.ca