Drama

Drama and Dance lesson now available on edugains!

Tags: Dance, Drama

Grade 9 Drama and Dance resources are now up on the edugains website. To access the resources, click here.

Chicago Public Schools Work to Make the Arts a Core Subject!

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Chicago Public Schools are working to increase dedicated arts instruction times and the number of certified arts instructors in their schools.

The full Arts Education Plan can be accessed here:

http://www.cpsartsplan2012.com/

News coverage of the plan can be viewed here:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/15768307-418/arts-education-to-get...

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-15/entertainment/chi-culture-...

Art Harvest

 

HARVESTIn Memory of Jason Edmonds Paul Davenport Theatre Western University Saturday, September 29,2012  at 7:30 p.m.  Purchase Tickets through the Grand Theatre phone: 672-8800  featuring a special guest  appearance by jazz vocalist,  Denise Pelley.

 

New Financial Literacy Video Resources and Facilitator Guides

The Ministry of Education, in partnership with CODE, has developed a demonstration video and facilitator's guide for teachers based on the Grade 4 Drama and Social Studies lesson "Financial Literacy and Inequities in Distribution of Wealth." Visit the Edugains site to access this resource and view additional Financial Literacy videos and guides.

Theatre Ontario's Summer Theatre Intensive is revving up!

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A unique, week long training course beginning Monday August 13th will take place at Wilfrid Laurier Universty, Waterloo, includes accomodation (new residence this year), all meals, a trip to the Stratford Festival and the price of one course for the week. 

The price is only $825 plus HST for Theatre Ontario members, and $865 +HST for non members.

If you are considering attending this year, get your application in before June 4th in order to be included in a draw (one winner only) for pairs of tickets (4 tickets) to: Shaw Festival and the National Arts Centre.

OTF Camp: The Arts, July 10-12th, McMaster University

Register now for this year's OTF Camp focusing on the Arts, being offered at McMaster University July 10-12, 2012. This primary/junior/intermediate workshop will feature three days of fantastic learning for teachers focused on the resources created by CODE, OMEA and OAEA. Your registration fee of $100 includes workshops, accommodation and food. Visit the OTF website to register today!

York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts Fine Art Summer Intensive!

FASI – Fine Arts Summer Intensive – is a series of workshops for educators, current high school and university students and emerging professionals, offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts at York University under one cross-disciplinary umbrella. Mingle with artists of all experiences and backgrounds as you participate in engaging and thought-provoking workshops at one of Canada’s leading fine arts schools.

FASI is offering amazing experiences in dance, design, film, music, theatre and visual arts. Workshops range in length from two day intensive training experiences to three-week long boot camps designs to whip you into creative shape! FASI is an AIF initiative aiming to bring York University’s wonderful Fine Art teaching faculty, facilities and wonderful environment to York region and beyond. Far more can be learned at http://www.yorku.ca/fasi(http://finearts.apps01.yorku.ca/fasi/for-high-school-students/). Read on to learn about the focus on two of the amazing workshops offered. 

Theatre Ontario Presents... Summer Theatre Intensive 2012

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Indulge your passion for theatre

Experience a week away from all distractions and immerse yourself in a unique theatrical learning experience. You will learn new skills, meet passionate theatre people, and flex your creative muscle!

Theatre Ontario's annual Summer Theatre Intensive

(August 12 - 18)

The Intensive will be taking place in Waterloo at the Wilfrid Laurier University.  Accomodation, meals, a trip to Stratford and the choice of a course for the week is rolled into one price.  The price without hst is only $865.

To register online go to this link:  http://www.theatreontario.org/programs-and-services/courses-and-workshops/summer-courses/summer-courses-2012.aspx.

Theatre Museum Canada - April 2012

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The April 2012 issue of the Theatre Museum Canada Newsletter brings to the reader's attention their Legend Library of videotaped interviews which are positioned to be a valuable resource for students, teachers and theatre buffs alike!  Just recently these clips hit over 100,000 views on the TMC website.
The most watched clip thus far is Christopher Plummer's advice to young actors.

This interview clip is posted on YouTube:   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJBypSl47-s&list=PLF5F4A6ED2E7DB57E&index=42&feature=plpp_video

For more information visit:  www.TheatreMuseumCanada.ca

Their phone number is 416  413-7847

Roseneath Theatre Presents Tough Case | Grades 7 - 12 | Touring March 12 - May 4, 2012

Tough Case is a moving play that explores the practice of restorative justice. Told from the perspective of Dane, a teen-aged young offender, Tough Case challenges existing assumptions about justice and retribution. Both entertaining and thought provoking, don't miss this show! For more information or to book a performance at your school, contact education@roseneath.ca.

Available bookings for schools:Monday April 23rd – AM and PM Performance available, Friday April 27th – AM Performance available, Tuesday May 1st – AM Performance available, Wednesday May 2nd – AM Performance available.