Student Matinees 2009-2010 Season

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	By Lois Lowery Directed by Dennis O'Connell
	A Newbery Medal winner and American Library Association Book of the Year Award A tender adaptation about one of the most inspiring episodes in human history: the rescue of Danish Jews from the Nazis. Young Annemarie searched for the courage and faith required to save her best friend's life and in the process, made a nation proud. .Most enjoyed by families nine and up Suggested for students up to Grade 7
	Student Matinees (October 14– 23, 2009) Wed, October 14, 10:00am; 12:15pm $5.75/person Thur, October 15, 9:30am; SOLD OUT12:15pm $5.75/person Fri, October 16, 10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person Tues, October 20, 10:00am; SOLD OUT12:15pm $5.75/person Wed, October 21, 10:00am; SOLD OUTxxx12:15pm $5.75/person Thur, October 22, 10:00am; SOLD OUTxx12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Fri, October 23, 10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person TOP

	Adapted by James DeVita xxFrom the works of Laura Ingalls Wilder Directed by Holly Barkdoll
	Coming together with friends and family amidst a blizzard on Christmas Eve, the Ingalls family experiences a very magical and meaningful Christmas. Laura's descendants have read each draft of the script and granted approval to this final - and beautiful - version.
Student Matinees (December 3 - 18, 2009)
	Thur, December 3, 9:30am SOLD OUT $5.75/person Fri, December 4, 10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person Tues, December 8, 9:30amx xx 12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Wed, December 9, 10:00am SOLD OUT12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Thur, December 10, 10:00am; SOLD OUT xxx 12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Fri, December 11, 10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person Tues, December 15, 10:00am; SOLD OUT12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Wed, December 16, 10:00am; SOLD OUTxx12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Thur, December 17, 10:00am; SOLD OUT 12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Fri, December 18,    10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person TOP

	Adpted by Adam Hoffman   Directed by Dennis O’Connell
	The mother of all monster stories: steeped in action, monsters, heroes and revenge, this production takes the oral tradition and shakes it to life - demonstrating the triumphant power of imagery and theatre.   Suggested for students up to Grade 12
	Student Matinees (January 27– February 3, 2010) Tues, January 26, 9:30am; 12:15pm $9.00/person Wed, January 27, 10:00am; 12:15pm $9.00/person Thur, January 28, 9:30am; SOLD OUT  12:15pm $9.00/person Fri, January 29   10:00am $9.00/person Tues, February 2, 9:30am; 12:15pm $9.00/person TOP

	Based on the book by Thomas Rockwell Directed by Holly Barkdoll     Ten year-old Billy has to swallow 15 worms in 15 days, or swallow his pride! This hilarious gastronomical treat of battered, splattered, pureed, deep fried and every-other-unimaginable-way-to-fry worms will revolt and delight kids of all ages. Suggested for Students up to Grade 5
	School Matinees (May 4 – 21, 2010) Wed, May 5     10:00am; SOLD OUTxxxx12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Thur, May 6     10:00am;SOLD OUT xxx 12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Fri, May 7        10:00am   $5.75/person Tues, May 11  9:30am; SOLD OUT12:15pm $5.75/person Wed, May 12    10:00am; SOLD OUT12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Thur, May 13     10:00am; 12:15pm $5.75/person Fri, May 14 10:00am  SOLD OUT   $5.75/person Tues, May 18    10:00am; SOLD OUT12:15pm $5.75/person Wed, May 19     10:00am; SOLD OUT 12:15pm SOLD OUT $5.75/person Thur, May 20     10:00am; 12:15pm Fri, May 21       10:00am SOLD OUT $5.75/person $5.75/person TOP

 

 

Tour Shows
Plays that we produce and bring to your organization.

	September 28 - October 16, 2009   Introducing a comprehensive program addressing Relational Aggression and Cyber-bullying among young people. Here is a dynamic package of activities designed to engage your students in self-reflection and discussion. Bullying Bytes Package includes: Pre-test instrument to gauge attitudes/behavior Teacher-Student Study Guide DVD Performance of The Secret Life of Girls at your school Post-performance discussion with the cast, facilitated by a professionsl counselor Resource materials/handouts for students, educators, and parents Role-playing activities for your students Post-test to gauge changes in attitudes/behavior Program Evaluations         Start the school year off right! Book now. Call (330) 848-3708.
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	By Noel Greig Directed by: Dennis O’Connell
	Discovered by Magical Theatre at the International Children's Theatre Festival in Scotland, this astounding bit of theatre, music and storytelling will mesmerize your students and teachers. Sophisticated - and at the same time simple - this reinvention of the classic Wolf and Red folk tale is one of the most spellbinding performances you will ever see. And it's not just for the wee, little ones, either.     A great assembly for your school, church or library
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	Written by: Your very own students! Directed by: Holly Barkdoll
	A fabulous program in its 14th year designed to merge the development of writing skills with Theatre. Your students write stories and we bring them to life on-stage! Our actor/teacher leads your students through a Writing Rally – a workshop for creative writing. Students then develop and write stories, submitting them to us in October. Two stories from each school are selected and adapted into short plays. Magical Theatre Company returns in the Spring to perform these world premieres for your entire school.
	Open. Call now for more information!