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The following four performances are available exclusively to Educators in Oakville schools.  To book seats, please contact Nina McCannell at 905-338-4161 ext. 3202 or nmccannell@oakville.ca.  A deposit is due at time of booking.

Tim Hortons Learning with the Arts

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Motus O - "Petrouchka"

November 21st @ 1:00 pm
Grades K - 4

Petrouchka is the story of a little clown with a big heart. In this magical world, created by Igor Stravinsky, there lives a Wizard and his three marionettes - the handsome but cruel Strongman, the beautiful Ballerina and the unlikely hero Petrouchka. Petrouchka may be small and awkward but his enthusiasm for life enchants us all.

Topics include: Bullying, Classical Literature & Music, Storytelling and Problem Solving.

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Please click here to download a PDF Study Guide (143 kb) for this performance.

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Regular Seating:    $     7.00   

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Arrows of Desire

February 21st @ 1:00 pm
Grades 9 to 12

Most Canadians under 50 seem to know little or nothing about Douglas. They take their medical card for granted, assuming that every human has one. But Douglas was much more than the Father of Medicare, and Tommy Douglas: Arrows of Desire brings the depth and breadth of the Douglas phenomenon to light and life.

Topics include: Candian history, Drama and Storytelling

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Please click here to download a PDF of the Study Guide (89 kb) for this performance.

Ticket Information    

Regular Seating:    $     7.00   

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Mayhem Poets

February 28th @ 1:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12

The Mayhem Poets are a diverse and dynamic courageous collective of young writers and entertainers dedicated to bringing slam and performance poetry into university, high school, middle school, and elementary school settings.  Performance poetry is an accessible, appealing art form that can motivate students to foster an appreciation for both classic and contemporary poetic/theatrical expression.
Utilizing hip-hop rhythms and dynamic theatrical techniques, the Mayhem Poets have developed powerful performances and workshops to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to craft and perform original poetry.

Topics include: Creative Writing, Creative Expression, Current Events, Dance, Music and Socialization

Please click here to download a PDF Study Guide (73 kb) for this performance.

Ticket Information    

Regular Seating:    $     7.00   

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Les Boreades - Beatles Baroque

March 31st @ 1:00 pm
Grades K - 12

Founded by Francis Colpron in 1991, Les Boreades de Montreal focuses on early music. The ensemble has chosen an interpretative approach in keeping with the spirit of the Baroque era, by adhering to the rules of performance practice of the past and playing on period instruments.

Topics include: Classical Music, Popular Music, Instrument History, Adapting Music.

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Ticket Information    

Regular Seating:    $     7.00   

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