Birthday Parties
See Play (1st Hour) + Room Rental (2nd Hour) = 2 Hours Total
* Everyone seeing play (adults & children) must have a ticket.
* Minimum of 12 tickets must be purchased at birthday rate of $10 (reg$14).
* 12 tickets @ $10 each = $120 + room rental @ $80 = $200
(HST included).
Please Note: The Little Mermaid is also available weekdays from June 25 - Aug 10, 2012.
Includes:
* Reserved middle section of the theatre starting in the third row
* The cast acknowledging the birthday child at show’s end
* A signed poster and a book for the birthday child
* Use of the space for 1 hour immediately following the show
Please Note: For Sleeping Beauty and Memorable Munsch, this option is only available for weekend performances
Size Limitations For All Birthday Bookings:
11am shows: Maximum 24 children, with a total of 30 people
2pm & 3:30pm shows: Maximum 32 children, with a total of 50 people.
2011/2012 Shows Available for Parties:
The Ugly Duckling: Description
Thumbelina: Description
Ali Baba: Description
Sleeping Beauty: Description
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Description
Memorable Munsch: Description
Beauty and the Beast: Description
Rapunzel: Description
The Little Mermaid: Description
General Information for all Birthday Bookings:
* We do not have a party room. We clear the set from the stage and leave you the floor space - approximately 20' X 20' - for your party.
* We DO NOT provide any food, candles, utensils, etc.
* We DO NOT have a refrigerator; therefore, bringing ice cream cake or anything else that needs refrigeration is not recommended.
* We DO provide one long table with a tablecloth to place your food on, plus up to 4 tables with tablecloths and chairs for the children to sit at. (Maximum 50 children)
* Food, gifts, coats, etc. may be left in our office during the performance.
* You are required to help us clean up afterwards. We will provide large garbage bags.
* Latecomers will be taken into the theatre only when or if it is safe to do so.
* Tickets will not be mailed out, they will be distributed on the day of your show.
* Please advise your guests to arrive 30 minutes prior to show time. E.g. 10:30am for 11am shows; 1:30pm for the 2pm shows.
* If you require maps, directions and/or brochures, they can be mailed out to you for a fee of $1, or you can download them from our website, or pick them up at our office.
PARTY EXTRAS
PRINTABLE PARTY INVITATIONS
Download: Morning Party Invitation
Download: Afternoon Party Invitation
LOOT BAGS
Looking for loot bag ideas? Then visit www.lootlady.com.
Imagine no running around. Choose your name brand loot bags online and have them delivered here for your party!
BIRTHDAY CAKES
Looking for birthday cake alternatives? Then visit www.lollicakes.ca
DIRECTIONS
Theatre Location
Solar Stage Children's Theatre is located in the brownstone condominium at 100 Upper Madison on the concourse level. We are adjacent to 4950 Yonge St., The Madison Centre (our mailing address). The Madison Centre is 3 blocks NORTH of Sheppard on the WEST side of Yonge St.
Parking
There is free parking currently available in The Madison Centre underground parking off Yonge St. - enter from Upper Madison Avenue. Head straight to the underground parking lot entrance. If the Gate is up, it's FREE. (If gate is DOWN, it is NOT free and the cost is a $6 flat rate on weekends.) It will say VISITOR FULL, this is not true. There is no parking attendants working, and there is no ticket to take. Head down the ramp, turn right. Find a parking spot. Head up to the concourse level with the elevator or the stairs. Turn left and walk down the hall to Solar Stage Children's Theatre.
Green P paid public parking is also available in our building by entering off Beecroft (1st street West of Yonge). There is also general street parking in the area.
TTC
The closest station is Sheppard Station on the Yonge Line. Monday through Saturday, the Madison Centre is accessible via an underground tunnel. To access this tunnel, exit Sheppard Station through the SHEPPARD CENTRE exit. Walk through the mall, and turn LEFT at the FOOD COURT. Exit the building and pass the KEG on your RIGHT. You will see a sign that says “Tunnel to Madison Centre and Federal Building”. Take this tunnel all the way through and it will lead you to the Madison Centre. You will pass a HAIR SALON on your LEFT and a MUFFIN STORE on your right. We are on the LEFT right next to the elevator.
On Sundays, exit Sheppard Station out the HARLANDALE AVE exit. Turn LEFT and walk along Yonge St until you get to the Second Cup Coffee Shop. Right before the Second Cup, look to your LEFT. The building you see is the Madison Centre. Enter through a door marked “Emergency Alarm Will Unlock Door” (not applicable during the day). Take the stairs or the elevator down to the Concourse level and you will see us on the RIGHT.
Download Printable Version of Map
SHOW INFORMATION
The Ugly Duckling
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our colourful, music-filled production, adapted from Hans Christian Anderson, tells the story of the ugly duckling who doesn’t fit in. Everybody has a place in our world and the duckling grows up to discover that perseverance and courage can lead to the role that she was made for. More Info
Dates: Sep 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, Oct 2, 2011 •
Times: 11am & 2pm
Thumbelina
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our interactive musical version, adapted from Hans Christian Anderson, presents the adventures of Thumbelina, the tiny being who was found in a flower. On her journey to be accepted, the tiny Thumbelina has comic adventures and challenging obstacles before she is finally able to ‘fit in’.
More Info
Dates: Oct 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2011
• Times: 11am & 2pm
Ali Baba
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk & William Martyn
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our musical version of the traditional story from One Thousand and One Nights, takes you into the world of ‘Open Sesame’ and the Magic Cave. Will Ali Baba escape poverty and will he escape thieves who guard the cave filled with riches? Have fun with them as they all sing and dance to a happy ending.
More Info
Dates: Nov 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, Dec 3, 2011
Times: 11am & 2pm
Sleeping Beauty
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our musical version of the Charles Perrault classic will enthrall you with its beautiful music and wonderful performances. Will Sleeping Beauty escape the Evil Queen’s spell? Visit us to share in presentation of this timeless tale. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Please note special times! More Info
Regular Dates: Dec 17 & 18, 2011, Jan 7, 8, 14, 2012
Regular Times: 11am & 2pm
Christmas Break Dates: Dec 17 & 18, 2011, Jan 7, 8, 14, 2012
Christmas Break Times: 11am & 2pm
The Emperor’s New Clothes
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
If the only things you care about are how you look and how fancy your clothes are, can you be a leader? Perhaps, if you learn a lesson about what is important in life. This humourous and theme-filled tale by Hans Christian Anderson is adapted and presented with music and fun by our talented Solar Stage actors.
More Info
Dates: Jan 21, 22, 28 & 29, Feb 4 & 5, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Memorable Munsch
(Play) Ages 3 - 10
Play Adaptation (from Munsch) by William Martyn
We bring back our traditional and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Enjoy our new collection, Put Me in a Book, Alligator Baby, Just One Goal and Andrew’s Loose Tooth, presented in skillful and comic Solar Stage fashion. Your children love to read Munsch! They’ll be entranced by the play!
Please note special times! More Info
Regular Dates: Feb 25 & 26, Mar 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012
Regular Times: 11am & 2pm
Family Day: Feb 20, 2012
Family Day Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
March Break Dates: Mar 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2012
March Break Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
Beauty and The Beast
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Is how you look more important than how you behave? Our interactive presentation of Mme de Villeneuve’s tale will answer that question in song and dance. You will enjoy the story of the beautiful and revealing friendship of Beauty and her Beast. More Info
Dates: Mar 31, Apr 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 & 28, 2012
Times: 11am & 2pm
Rapunzel
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical Adaptation by William Martyn & Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
In this musical version of the traditional story by the Brothers Grimm, we meet Jacob and Mary who are poor and childless. Their hunger forces them to take vegetables from Gothel’s garden. As punishment, Gothel takes Jacob and Mary’s first born child, Rapunzel, and locks her in a tower. Come and enjoy the music and see whether Rapunzel can be freed and return to her family.
More Info
Dates: May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
The Little Mermaid
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our musical version of the beautiful and moving Hans Christian Anderson tale will enchant and entertain your children. Will the little mermaid succeed in her quest to become human? This interactive play will enthrall everyone with its music and presentation. More Info
Dates: Jun 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
