Arts Adventures 2023-2024 Season Brochure

COVER PHOTO: RENAISSANCE DJ - MATH THRU MUSIC

ARTS ADVENTURES Season!

Dear Educator,

Before you enjoy flipping through to see the exciting educational opportunities for students to experience the power of live performance – I’d like to extend a huge thanks and appreciation to YOU – educators, administrators, community workers – who guide and nurture new generations of students by creating rich and vibrant learning environments and opportunities.

This season we are pleased to introduce you to BRAMPTON ON STAGE – our new umbrella brand that celebrates our four distinct venues. The Rose Mainstage and Studio, LBP, Cyril Clark, and Garden Square create an interrelated, city-wide campus, all working together to deliver inspiring, innovative, and diverse performing arts experiences.

The performances in the 23/24 Arts Adventures series have a rich variety for students of all ages. We are pleased to present Hamlet, starring Canadian-Pakistani superstar Ahad Raza Mir, and are proud to offer students the chance to learn about West Coast First Nations through Spirit and Tradition: Dancers of Damelahamid, and Th’owxiya; The Hungry Feast Dish. Plus, don’t miss the return of school show favourite, Jake’s Gift. From Jungle Book to Casting Off to The Mighty Remix and more — there is truly something for everyone.

As we expand our school offerings, this season we are introducing new intiatives:

Take Our Kids to Work Day - November 1: Grade 9 students who do not have a parent placement and are interested in learning about careers in performing arts can spend a day at The Rose.

Professional Learning Day for TeachersOctober 12, 2023 (in person); October 18, 2013 (virtual): A drama workshop inspired by themes connected to Hamlet, includes a ticket to the evening performance.

And that’s not all! This September we will launch our first Lifelong Learning programs for people of all ages to participate in all aspects of performing arts. We can’t wait to welcome you to one of the workshops!

As always, we want to hear from you. Please reach out to us at rose.education@brampton.ca to share your feedback or requests.

On behalf of all of us in Performing Arts we look forward to seeing you and your students at our venues.

Warm Regards,

Christina Akrong Education & Outreach Coordinator

SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM) PROGRAM

We are pleased to support students in SHSM programs. This may be through SPCE sessions, certification training opportunities, or other ways - let us know how we can best support your class!

Sector Partnered Contextualized Exercise (S.P.C.E.) in Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship

We will work with school board partners to co-design an authentic training challenge that is meaningful to both the students and our organization that may focus on space design, program creation or service innovation. We will be present during the session to provide feedback to students on the solutions and ideas they generate.

Students can get an understanding of our programs and services through interviews and talks as we share opportunities of career choices within the sector, and personal career path stories. We are happy to host the event at one of the City of Brampton’s Performing Arts venues and include a facility tour.

Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Opportunities

These can include the following:

• Day-long observation of an artist or arts professional

• Tour of The Rose, LBP, or Cyril Clark

PERFORMING

ARTISTS DIRECTORY FOR SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES

Bridging the gap between educators and professional artists. Assembled by Performing Arts Brampton. Link to directory:

LIFELONG LEARNING WITH BRAMPTON ON STAGE

2023-24 brings new performing arts education programming for people of all ages. Interested in learning a new skill? Participating in a workshop? Meeting like-minded people? Check out all we have to offer with our Lifelong Learning programs and find an option that works for you!

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TICKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Our belief is that all students should have the opportunity to experience live theatre without financial barriers. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, we are able to subsidize the cost of tickets and make the arts accessible to all.

Download a Ticket Subsidy Program Application Form or contact rose.education@brampton.ca for more information.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that our work takes place on the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and before them, the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Hau-de-no-sau-nee) and the Wendat (Ou-en-dat). We also acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other global Indigenous people that now call Brampton home. People come from all over the world to live in Brampton, and we think that this diversity is what makes the city such a special place. We are honoured to live, work on, and enjoy this land.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

ROSH HASHANNAH BEGINS

ROSH HASHANNAH ENDS

HAMLET THE ROSE

PRESENTING SPONSOR

OCTOBER 11, 17, 18

11:00 AM

A furious and fast-paced HAMLET for our times, Canadian-Pakistani superstar, Ahad Raza Mir, brings ferocity to this electrifying tale of unhinged vengeance and tainted love. Premiering at The Rose, this dynamic reimagining by The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions is an exciting way to introduce your students to Shakespeare’s most famous play. Stay tuned for announcements on a variety of educational add-on opportunities.

Grade Range: 7-12

Run Time: 2 hours + snack/ stretch break

CASTING OFF

OCTOBER 26 12:30 PM

Winner of the Total Theatre Award for Circus

2018, this joyful, witty and poignant circus show is a funny, refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations.

CASTING OFF showcases these dynamic Australian women as they tumble, talk, fly and balance precariously — breaking stereotypes and throwing away the textbook on how we view contemporary circus.

TH’OWXIYA; THE HUNGRY FEAST DISH LBP

OCTOBER 25 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Featuring award-winning design and production elements, immerse yourself in the legend of the basket ogress, Th’owxiya, and old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods. This Kwantlen First Nations tale, by Joseph A. Dandurand, follows Kw’at’el, a sly mouse, who is caught stealing cheese from the feast dish. Come enjoy the traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, masks, and imagery!

Grade Range: K-5

Grade Range: 7-12

Run Time: 1 hour

Curriculum Connections: Intergenerational Circus, Acrobatics, Drama, Physical Education

Curriculum Connections: Language, Literature, Drama, Theatre from Texts

AUDITION INTENSIVE THE ROSE

OCTOBER 14, 21, 28

Are you looking to hone your theatre audition skills, or rehearse your theatre school audition? Join us for this incredible opportunity to be mentored by theatre professionals with workshops, 1:1 coaching, and a mock audition panel!

Run Time: 45 minutes

CENTRE STAGE APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 4

See your students on stage! CENTRE STAGE exists to nurture the talent of young Brampton artists (ages 12-18) through professional development workshops and an annual showcase presentation. Participants attend a series of arts-based workshops led by industry professionals. This program is free for all particpants.

Auditions will take place on December 13, 2023

Curriculum Connections: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Drama, Music

Information Session (ZOOM) October 24 5:00 PM -6:00 PM

Learn more about the Centre Stage program and auditions.

SHMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH ENDS

THANKSGIVING DAY

SUKKOT BEGINS

CENTRE STAGE APPLICATIONS OPEN

SHMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH BEGINS

SUKKOT ENDS HAMLET 11:00 AM

HAMLET 11:00 AM

HAMLET 11:00 AM

PROFESIONAL LEARNING DAY FOR TEACHERS (VIRTUAL)

CENTRE STAGE INFORMATION SESSION 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TH’OWXIYA; THE HUNGRY FEAST DISH 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY FOR TEACHERS AT THE ROSE

AUDITION INTENSIVE

HALLOWEEN

CASTING OFF 12:30 PM

AUDITION INTENSIVE

AUDITION INTENSIVE

THE WIZARD OF OZ

BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE THE ROSE

Written By L. Frank Baum

NOVEMBER 2 & 9 10:30 AM

Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Lions, Tigers, and Bears... oh my! The yellow brick road is winding its way to The Rose with Brampton Music Theatre’s production of THE WIZARD OF OZ! This wonderful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale about Dorothy Gale of Kansas and her journey over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz features the iconic musical score from the MGM film.

TO BE THEATRE FEST LBP

LLC.

www.concordtheatricals.com

Grade Range: 3-12

Run Time: 2 hours + snack/ stretch break

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

NOVEMBER 21

An all-day event for students who saw HAMLET, completed a creative challenge from the Teacher Resource Package, and were selected to present it to their peers at TO BE Theatre Fest! Visit our website for more details!

JAKE’S GIFT THE ROSE STUDIO

NOVEMBER 7 & 8 12:15 PM

JAKE’S GIFT, the surprisingly funny, multi-award-winning drama, returns to Arts Adventures. Students will be engaged by the story of a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, and being forced to confront some long-ignored ghosts. Told by one actor, this play is an accessible way for students to feel the impact of these critical stories and understand the true meaning of Remembrance Day. www.jakesgift.com

Grade Range: 5-12

Run Time: 65 minutes

FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST CIVIC CENTRE

NOVEMBER 3 & 4

FOLD Kids Book Fest presents unique literary programming at a festival geared toward children and youth ages 4 to 16. Events include storytimes, presentations, spoken word performances, panel conversations, and more. Stay up-to-date on school group events, festival news, and yearround initiatives at thefoldcanada.org/kids.

RENAISSANCE DJ THE ROSE

NOVEMBER 29 12:30 PM

The history of music-making, distribution, and development from the phonograph to modern-day technology. 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. The Renaissance Series connects past to present in this vibrant theatre performance that includes interactivity, culture, and education – with a spin.

Curriculum Connections: Drama, Storytelling, Remembrance Day, World War II

Grade Range: 3-12

Run Time: 50 minutes + 10 min Q&A

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

THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark

TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK ENDS

TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS

INDIGENOUS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD)

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY

THE WIZARD OF OZ BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE 10:30 AM

FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST

THE WIZARD OF OZ BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE 10:30 AM JAKE’S GIFT

TO BE THEATRE FEST

JAKE’S GIFT

PM

GIVING TUESDAY

12:30

HEARTBEATS IN PERFORMING ARTS CO-OP PROGRAM

SPONSORED BY

THE NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION THE ROSE

APPLICATIONS OPEN: NOVEMBER 1

PROGRAM RUNS IN SEMESTER 2

Brampton On Stage is pleased to offer a designated performing arts co-op program for Black and Indigenous students in grades 11 & 12.

This co-op program aims to:

• Celebrate and elevate Black and Indigenous youth

• Provide opportunities for professional development

• Prepare students for future leadership positions and careers in the live performance industry

In this program, students will identify their own performing arts learning goals and work toward them with the support of professional guest artists. Part artist residency, part professional development, and part leadership, students will also have the opportunity to design and moderate the HeART Changers presentation which is part of the Arts Adventures Education Series.

IT’S OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT: STORIES BY TODD PARR

LBP

DECEMBER 5

10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

5:00 - 6:00 PM

DECEMBER 13

12:15 PM

The traditional story of Klara’s magical journey with her nutcracker prince with a decidedly Canadian twist, THE NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION is a holiday favourite that brings Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score to schools 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 Canadian paintings.

Grade Range: 4-12

Run Time: 75 minutes

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s unique adaptations of children’s literary classics have enchanted more than six million spectators on four continents. Based on the book by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr, IT’S OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT brings page to stage through an innovative approach to puppetry manipulation and construction, combined with playful original music.

Grade Range: K-3

Run Time: 1 hour

Curriculum Connections: Language, Theatre from Texts, Puppetry, Friendship, Diversity

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

WINTER

WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE THE

ROSE

WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE is a musical multimedia event like no other! From Métis fiddling to an East Coast Kitchen Party, Rumba to Rock, to the drumming of the Pacific Northwest, experience the beauty and diversity of music from Turtle Island, Canada with Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk of the Métis Fiddler Quartet, Ojibwe/Finnish SingerSongwriter Marc Meriläinen (Nadjiwan), and Coast Tsm’syen Elder and Singer-Songwriter Shannon Thunderbird performing on stage, as well as virtual guests on the big screen, including Dr. Duke Redbird, the Northern Cree Pow Wow group, and more!

JANUARY 25

12:30 PM

Grade Range: 4-8

Run Time: 50 minutes

Curriculum Connections: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, Music, Storytelling

THE MIGHTY REMIX THE ROSE

FEBRUARY 7 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.

SHAUN BOOTHE & THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY SERIES

ILL-ABILITIES THE ROSE

FEBRUARY 29

10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

Grade Range: 3-12

Run Time: 50 minutes + 10 min Q&A

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

FEBRUARY 14

10:00 AM & 12:30 PM

HOPE IN CHALLENGING TIMES: Terry Fox, Oprah Winfrey, Muhammed Ali

10:00 AM

STRONGER TOGETHER: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Bob Marley

12:30 PM

SHAUN BOOTHE & THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY

SERIES is a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs – repackaging History through Hip-Hop. Half TED Talk, half live concert, Shaun uses music, multimedia, and motivation to deliver powerful and transformative messaging in a way that will truly resonate and inspire your students.

Comprised of some of the world’s best differently-abled dancers, ILL-ABILITIES is an International Breakdance Crew redefining society’s view of disability by empowering people to live life with limitless possibilities. Created in 2007 by Montreal-based dancer and motivational speaker, Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli, the dancers quickly realized their potential to inspire audience members with their positive attitudes and unique dance moves.

Grade Range: 3-12

Run Time: 1 hour

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Hip Hop Disability Studies

Grade Range: 4-12

Run Time: 1 hour including Q&A

Curriculum Connections: Music, History, Storytelling, Character Education, Mental Health

BECOMING THE BEATLES

MARCH 1 12:30 PM

A live musical documentary like no other, BECOMING THE BEATLES weaves together 300 projections and 20 live songs to tell the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of 4 individual journeys to become one band. Fleshing out the context of one of history’s most iconic bands through through stories, live music, and images of a world devastated by war, the genius of oppressed musicians in the Deep South, unexpected inspiration from the classical greats, and the heartbreak from the death of the band’s biggest idol, BECOMING THE BEATLES is a history lesson that can only live outside a textbook.

Grade Range: 7-12

Run Time: 1 hour

Curriculum Connections: Music, History, Drama

BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL THE ROSE

APRIL 4 10:30 AM

Brampton Music Theatre will be announcing their spring show soon! Stay tuned to our website for details!

Beginning in 1963, a group of local residents came together with the same vision: to learn, grow, and share their talents. Today, BMT has produced an excess of 100 shows with their Mainstage and Youth Troupe members. As a teaching facility, they also offer six unique educational programs for youth aged 6-17.

JUNGLE BOOK THE ROSE

APRIL 11 12:30 PM

SPIRIT AND TRADITION: DANCERS OF DAMELAHAMID THE ROSE

APRIL 29 12:30 PM

A feast of sight and sound, SPIRIT AND TRADITION layers projected imagery, soundscape, and Coastal Indigenous masked dance, immersing students in the rich and diverse ecosystem of the mountains, rivers, and ocean of the Pacific Northwest Coast. With key themes of reciprocity and ecological sustainability, this production shares teachings on balance, interconnectedness, and community.

Grade Range: K-4

Run Time: 1 hour

HEART CHANGERS VIRTUAL

A dazzlingly original stage adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling, classic stories are reimagined through modern eyes bringing beloved characters to life. Immersive video, shadow-play, and original music will transport you from the urban jungle to Mowgli’s childhood in the jungles of India.

Grade Range: All Run Time: 65 minutes

APRIL 9 - (GR. K-6)

APRIL 10 - (GR. 7-12) 1:30 PM

Welcome to the 3rd annual HeART CHANGERS – a virtual speaker series featuring professional artists who use their practice to create positive change in the world. Students are inspired to be creative, express themselves, and think about how they, too, can be HeART Changers. This presentation and interactive workshop includes performances from Brampton youth, our Heartbeats In Performing Arts Program, and more! This is a FREE program.

Grade Range: K-12 Run Time: 1 hour

Curriculum Connections: Performing Arts, Storytelling, Friendship, Social Studies

Curriculum Connections: Drama, Literature, Theatre from Texts, Puppetry, Ecological Sustainability

CENTRE STAGE FINAL SHOWCASE

LBP

APRIL 24 12:15 PM

Join us for the final performance by the 23/24 CENTRE STAGE participants. Youth performers will engage audiences with dance, theatre, music, and more! Come celebrate the incredible talent from our community in this heart-warming and inspiring presentation. This is a FREE show.

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Drama, Music, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Reciprocity, Ecological Sustainability

Grade Range: 5-12

Run Time: TBA

Curriculum Connections: Music, Dance, Drama

Written & directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller Adapted from the works of Rudyard Kipling A Kidoons and WYRD production in association with The 20K Collective

HEART CHANGERS (GR. K-6)

1:30 PM

CHANGERS (GR. 7-12)

1:30 PM

PM

FOLD 2024 THE ROSE

MAY 2

PANEL: 10:00 AM

SPOKEN WORD: 12:30 PM $5 PER EVENT

As home to the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), The Rose will host celebrated Canadian and international authors at FOLD’s flagship festival. Introduce your students to exceptional authors and thought-provoking discussions with programming for students Grades 9-12. This program includes a panel conversation featuring young adult authors and spoken word poetry performances!

Grade Range: 9-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

Curriculum Connections: Literature, Spoken Word Poetry, Language

PASS THE MIC CYRIL

CLARK

MAY 2 7:00 PM

In celebration of National Youth Week, PASS THE MIC is an open mic night for youth poets, singers, rappers, comedians, and other performing artists in Brampton. National Youth Week is dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their communities. If your students have something to say, PASS THE MIC gives them a chance to share it! This event showcases the voices of youth aged 13-24, but all ages are welcome to attend as audience members.

THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND

LEGACY SCHOOLS PROGRAM

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: LEGACY SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) Legacy Schools program is a free initiative to engage, empower, and connect educators to further reconciliation. All 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

Curated by Performing Arts Brampton, visit the Digital Legacy Space 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.

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