24/25 Arts Adventures

LIVE PERFORMANCE THAT EDUCATES, INSPIRES, AND ENTERTAINS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Brampton’s performing arts venues are located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, these lands are also the traditional territories of the Wendat and Haudenosaunee peoples. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples inhabited and cared for this land, and continue to do so today. We further acknowledge that Brampton resides within the bounds of the Ajetance Treaty agreed upon by the Mississaugas of the Credit and the British Crown in 1818. We recognize that Indigenous peoples have an enduring presence on this land and now share these lands with other global Indigenous people that now call Brampton home. We are grateful to continue telling stories on, and about, this land, and by doing so, honour and respect its first inhabitants. We are committed to implementing responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and recognize our shared responsibility to address ongoing injustices.

Greetings, Educators!

Here at Brampton On Stage, we appreciate the work you do. As parents and guardians, family members and friends – we entrust our children to you every day. You help them learn about the world, and about themselves and their own potential. Thank you.

We are thrilled to present a lineup of excellent shows and programs for you this school year. Browse through the listings and see all the amazing theatre productions, concerts, and performance events to choose from! We are proud to present artists from both Brampton, and around the world.

In addition to shows, we encourage you to check out our additional programs for students including: Take Our Kids to Work day for grade 9 students; Heartbeats in Performing Arts, a co-op program for Black and Indigenous students; our Centre Stage program; the yearly Audition Intensive; and the Arts Inside workshop series, featuring a different professional artist and art form each month.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Online: bramptononstage.ca

Phone: 905 874 2800

Email: boxofficeEDU@brampton.ca

CONTACT

rose.education@brampton.ca 905 793 4841

The City of Brampton celebrates diversity in all of its forms through performing arts. We are grateful to live in a city of rich cultural vibrancy. We are looking forward to seeing you here! Let’s create lifetime memories for our students and community, together.

Sincerely,

Christina Akrong Education & Outreach Coordinator

Danny Harvey Artistic Programming Coordinator

Experience live performance that inspires, educates, and entertains.

Enjoy a full school year of fun and learning with Arts Adventures! All shows have curriculum connections, and many come with Study Guides full of resources and activities to use before and after the show. Explore ideas and conversations in a way that engages young peoples’ senses!

Brampton On Stage welcomes groups and individuals from a variety of education models, including homeschoolers. If your group is with an organization that is not a school, and interested in attending an Arts Adventures show, please contact us at rose.education@brampton.ca.

*exceptions apply

We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience live performance, without financial barriers. Through the generosity of Brampton On Stage donors and community partners, we are able to subsidize the cost of student tickets and make the arts accessible. Learn more at bramptononstage.ca.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

HEART CHANGERS

April 16, 2025, VIRTUAL – grades 4-12

HeART Changers is an annual virtural program featuring a prominent artist who uses their platform to make a positive change in the world. Moderated by Heartbeats co-op students, this presentation features an opening act by a local youth performer and additional opportunities for student engagement.

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY

November 6, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about a career in the arts? Spend a day at The Rose with Brampton On Stage. All grade 9 students are welcome to attend this FREE program.

HEARTBEATS IN PERFORMING ARTS CO-OP PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS YOUTH

Sponsored by Algoma University

Designed by, for, and with Indigenous and Black students, and guided by an incredible team of Indigenous and Black mentors and professional artists, this program celebrates and elevates youth. Program goals aim to increase cultural understanding, provide opportunities for professional development, and prepare students for future leadership positions and careers in the live performance industry. This program offers two credits and runs in Semester 2.

ARTS INSIDE

See page 4 for details.

AUDITION INTENSIVE

October / November 2024

For students or teachers looking to improve their understanding of the audition process, or applying for jobs in the performing arts. Brampton On Stage is here to help you prepare with an audition masterclass for ages 12 and up. Led by industry professionals, this program will help you develop the confidence and skills to handle any kind of audition!

CENTRE STAGE

October - Applications Open December - Audtions

CENTRE STAGE is the ultimate Masterclass for young artists! This workshop series is designed for youth ages 12-18 who strive for a career in the performing arts, or who have a passion for performance and are seeking a new challenge. Led by professional artists, students will participate in a variety of workshops while developing and rehearsing for a final professional showcase performance. Designed to complement the training students are already receiving, this program provides the opportunity to develop individual artistic pieces, receive professional coaching and individualized feedback, increase confidence, all while having fun and meeting new people. CENTRE STAGE is a free program open to Brampton residents or those with a connection to Brampton across all arts disciplines.

ARTS INSIDE

WORKSHOP

SERIES

Engaging workshops for adults, and youth 14+, led by professional artists. With a focus on creation, connection, and community, this is your chance to bring out your inner artist. Whether you are interested in acting, poetry, singing, creative writing, digital storytelling, or dancing, each month will provide a new and exciting option!

WHAT ARTS ARE INSIDE YOU? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT!

ONE WEDNESDAY PER MONTH / 7:00PM

TRASH TEST DUMMIES CIRCUS

OCTOBER 22

10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

CIRCUS AND ACROBATIC SHOW PERFECT FOR FAMILIES.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FOR KIDS

BRILLIANT STUFF!

THE EDINBURGH REPORTER

Everyone put your bins out — the TRASH TEST DUMMIES CIRCUS is on duty! With sidesplitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling, these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage. Two-time winners of the Best Children’s Presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and runners up for Children’s Choice Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this fast-paced hour of mischief delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!

Grade Range: 2-7

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Environmental Awareness, Circus-Comedy, Acrobatics, Theatre

RIDGE FT. THE FUGITIVES

NOVEMBER 5 12:30 PM

RIDGE is a musical storytelling show that examines the WWI Canadian soldier experience during the Battle of Vimy. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs (often referred to as ‘Trench Songs’), RIDGE probes difficult, yet necessary, questions about how and why we grieve.  The Fugitives perform their 5th and JUNO-nominated album Trench Songs to accompany Brendan McLeod’s WWI storytelling and thought-provoking narrative.

Grade Range: 4-8

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Remembrance Day, History, Theatre, Music

WE WILL ROCK YOU BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE

MUSIC & LYRICS BY QUEEN STORY & SCRIPT BY BEN ELTON

ORIGINAL VOCAL SCORE BY BRIAN MAY, ROGER

TAYLOR & MIKE DIXON

NOVEMBER 7 10:30 AM

Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including AnotherOne Bites the Dust, BohemianRhapsody,KillerQueen,WeWillRockYou,SomebodyToLove,WeAre theChampions,Don’tStopMeNow, and many more, WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, WE WILL ROCK YOU is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.

WE WILL ROCK YOU is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.  www.theatricalrights.com

Grade Range: 6-12

Run Time: 2.5 hours

$15

Curriculum Connections: Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Theatre based on a Music Album

THE HYMNS TO FREEDOM PROJECT

FEATURING JACKIE RICHARDSON & THE ROSE ORCHESTRA

In the wake of ongoing struggles against racial injustice, THE HYMNS TO FREEDOM PROJECT conveys hope and unity. Composer Corey Butler orchestrates a powerful docu-concert, joined by The Rose Orchestra and celebrated artist Jackie Richardson. Interweaving classical music and Negro spirituals, the compositions echo the resilience of the human spirit. Through music, the project confronts the shadows of history,

NOVEMBER 14 12:00 PM

juxtaposing tension and resolution against contemporary racial environments. Amidst discord, the project serves as a timely reminder of enduring values—love, respect, and unity—and boldly asserts that love and unity triumph over hatred and division.

Audiences will be both enchanted by the harmonies and challenged by the profound idea that we are better together.

Curriculum Connections: Black History, Music History, Fusion of Classical and Spirituals, Social Studies, Culturally Responsive Learning

Grade Range: 4-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

RENAISSANCE DJ

DECEMBER 5 12:30 PM

Journey through music history with Math Thru Music and a team of high school performers in the RENAISSANCE DJ, a one-of-a-kind interactive theatre production. Learn about the history of music-making, distribution, and development from the phonograph to modern-day technology. RENAISSANCE DJ connects past to present in this vibrant theatre performance that includes interactivity, culture, and education – with a spin.

Grade Range: 3-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Music, Hip Hop, History, Science, Technology, S.T.E.A.M.

THE NUTCRACKER

BALLET JÖRGEN

DECEMBER 17

12:15 PM

The traditional story of Klara’s magical dream adventure with her nutcracker prince, with a decidedly Canadian twist. THE NUTCRACKER is a holiday favourite that brings Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score home for the holidays. Created by acclaimed choreographer Bengt Jörgen in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the production is a unique fusion of ballet and classical music, on a backdrop of iconic Canada paintings. 20th Century landscapes make up the stunning 30-ft. backdrops and the production features local youth dancers in the Children’s Chorus, alongside professional dancers!

Grade Range: 4-12

Run Time: 75 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Drama, Music, Theatre from Texts

THE MIGHTY REMIX

FEBRUARY 6

12:30 PM

Spotlighting the birth and progression of Caribbean culture, #THEMIGHTYREMIX is about resilience through music and how enslaved and exploited people of West Africa and South and East Asia mixed their rhythms together in defiance of their colonizers. Caribbean genres such as calypso, chutney, kaiso, bomba, reggae, and hip hop represent roots and resistance. Performed by Joseph Khargie and the Math Thru Music team, this is a show that allows students plenty of opportunities to dance, cheer, and interact from their seats.

Grade Range: 3-12 Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Music, Hip Hop, History, Social Studies, Culturally Responsive Learning, Caribbean Studies

WARM, WITTY AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE … A FANTASTIC FAMILY FAVOURITE.

LONDONTHEATRE

PERFECT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

THE SCOTSMAN

FUN, DAFT AND A LITTLE SCARY! TIME OUT

FEBRUARY 11 12:30 PM

Follow THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist ... does he?

Grade Range: JK-3

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Literacy, Storytelling, Theatre from Texts

PHOTO CREDIT: CHARLES FLINT

Grade Range: K-4

Run Time: 60 minutes

SAMAJAM: YOU ARE THE SHOW $10

FEBRUARY 18

12:30 PM

A fully participatory, fun, and highly engaging musical experience with YOU performing 90% of the show. This interactive show combines musical learning, rhythmic challenges, video games, comedic sketches, and diverse songs and rhythms from around the world. Audiences will receive a Musical Bag with three percussion instruments to play at key moments, to maximize the progression of the musical experience and rhythmic creations. EVERYONE can participate, regardless of their age, musical experience, or skill level.

Curriculum Connections: Applied Music, Music Theory, Percussion, Audience Participation

MIMI O’BONSAWIN

MARCH 6 12:30 PM

MIMI O’BONSAWIN is a singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story driven songs, Mimi embraces the beauty of the land, while yielding to her Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki First Nation roots. Performing alongside her husband, Ryan Schurman on drums, the ethereal quality of her music will whisk you away. The layers of percussion and surprising harmonies will have audiences feeling the music rather than just hearing it.

Grade Range: 1-6

Run Time: 50 min + 10 min. Q&A

$10

Curriculum Connections: Music, Vocals, Songwriting

ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE

MARCH 28

12:30 PM

A scientific race through the alphabet — where awesome words inspire awesome science!

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises! A tongue-twisting race from A to Z, brace yourself for carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos — that floats, flies, squirts, sprays, ignites and erupts!

Grade Range: K-5

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: Chemical, Physical, Earth and Space, and Biologial Sciences; Scientific Demonstrations; Literacy

THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE

BOOK BY DOUGLAS MCGRATH WORDS AND MUSIC BY GARRET GORDON, CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL MUSIC BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING ORCHESTRATIONS, VOCALS & INCIDENTAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY STEVE SIDWELL ADDITIONAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS BY JASON HOWLAND

APRIL 3 10:30 AM

Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL takes you back to where it all began — and on the ride of a lifetime.

Grade Range: 6-12

Run Time: 2.5 hours

BEAUTIFUL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

$15

Curriculum Connections: Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Biography

AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE CIRQUE KALABANTÉ

APRIL 10

12:30 PM

A trip to African soil where the sets and costumes pay homage to the Guinean diaspora. High-level acrobatics, innovative choreography and colorful rhythms. Inspired by the international experiences of Yamoussa Bangoura.

Grade Range: 4-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

Curriculum Connections: African Studies, Dance, Music, Acrobatics

CENTRE STAGE FINAL PERFORMANCE FREE

APRIL 16

12:30 PM

Join us for the CENTRE STAGE 2025 Final Performance featuring Brampton’s rising stars! Come celebrate incredible talent in this heart-warming and inspiring presentation.

Curriculum

RAPUNZEL THE MUSICAL

THEATER TERRA

APRIL 22

12:30 PM

Grade Range: JK-3

Run Time: 60 minutes

$10

MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE

MUSICALWORLD, NL

WONDERFUL FAMILY SHOW

MUSICALSITES, NL

A classic tale of the Brothers Grimm from Theater Terra, one of Netherlands’ most acclaimed companies for young audiences! A long time ago a witch took a young girl from her mother. The witch called the girl Rapunzel and locked her up high in a tower in the middle of the woods where she lived all alone. Until one day, a Prince appears. Audiences will be captivated by this new musical version of the famous story that touches on themes including honesty, bravery and the freedom to be yourself.

Curriculum Connections:

Literacy, Storytelling, Theatre from Texts

THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY 2025

MAY 1

10:00 AM: PANEL CONVERSATION

12:30 PM: SPOKEN WORD

Join us for The 10th anniversary of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) for two school group events geared towards high school students at The Rose! Start the morning off with a panel conversation featuring award-winning young adult authors followed by an exciting afternoon of spoken word poetry performances.

Age Range: 12-18

Run Time: 60 minutes

$7 PER EVENT $10 BUNDLE

Curriculum Connections: Literature, Spoken Word Poetry, Critical Analysis

PASS THE MIC

MAY 1 7 PM

Poets, singers, rappers, and comedians: lift your voices, and let your story be heard! Get ready to ignite the stage with the power of your words, melodies, and comedic genius, along with other vibrant young talent.

All ages welcome. Open mic reserved for ages 13-24. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Grade Range: 6-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND

LEGACY SCHOOLS

PROGRAM

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) Legacy Schools program is a free initiative to engage, empower, and connect educators to further reconciliation. Educators are encouraged to sign up to receive their first Legacy Schools toolkit, which contains copies of the Secret Path graphic novel, educational resources for use at home or in the classroom, a ReconciliACTION Guidebook, and other materials to ensure Indigenous perspectives are represented and celebrated in all places of learning and among all age groups. Legacy Schools resources are now being used in libraries, daycare centres, camps, clubs, and after-school programs.

Each educator will receive a booster kit with updated resources and new items at the beginning of every school year. They will also have access to free online resources and live engagements with Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, scientists, authors, and more! Learn more and register to receive your toolkit at www.LegacySchools.ca.

DIGITAL LEGACY SPACE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND

Visit the Digital Legacy Space curated by Brampton On Stage on our website to listen to concerts and conversations featuring Indigenous artists, explore resources, reflect on your own understanding, and take a step towards ReconciliACTION.