SCHOOL GROUP & DAYCARE SHOWS
During The School Year!
Solar Stage Children's Theatre is pleased to present the following shows for school age children for our 2010 - 2011 season. Each presentation includes a Teacher's 'Resource & Ideas' Booklet that is tailor-designed for each different play! A short question and answer period is generally held after each show with the exceptions of our Christmas time presentations and March Break shows. Following you will find information on each of the shows and a list of the dates and times each one is available.
We look forward to seeing you!
Performance Days: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Performance Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
Dates & times are flexible
• Tour to your school option available - please inquire
• Call 416-368-4715 to reserve a date
2011 SUMMER SHOW:
The Three Little Pigs: Description
2011/2012 Shows Available for School Groups:
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
Ticket Prices:
For fewer than 60 children: $9/student (includes GST)
For more than 60 children: $8/student (includes GST)
We are happy to offer some complimentary adult tickets to your chaperones! Ask us for details upon booking.
Although we normally invite schools to attend in our professional theatre, there is the option of touring to your school! We charge a flat rate of $800 for one performance. If you are booking two performances at your school on the same day, the cost is $1400 for the two shows.
A deposit is required at least 1 month in advance of the performance.The balance of your payment is due when you arrive at the theatre and is based on the number of students that are in actual attendance.
Book Early To Avoid Disappointment!
Please call us at 416-368-4715 or e-mail us at solarstage@bellnet.ca to make your booking or ask us any questions!
SHOW INFORMATION
2011 Summer Show: The Three Little Pigs
(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
This interactive musical production tells the traditional English story of the three little pigs who have very different notions on how to build their homes. The wolf also has his own notions, especially for little pigs. Your children will have fun watching and participating in this comic and musical show!
Summer 2011 Dates: Weekdays Jun 27 to Aug 5, 2011.
Please Note: Tickets for July and August performances must be purchased in advance of the show date by calling our box office at 416-368-8031.
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.
Dates: Sep 10 - Oct 2, 2011 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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’.
Dates: Oct 8 - 23, 2011
• Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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.
Dates: Nov 5 - Dec 3, 2011 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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.
Dates: Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 14, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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.
Dates: Jan 21 - Feb 5, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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!
Dates: Feb 13 - Mar 23, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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.
Dates: Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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.
Dates: May 5 - 27, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
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 - 24, 2012 •
Times: 10:15am and 1:00pm
