Below is a list of our available performances for 2021-2022. There are live performances and those taking place remotely – either live streamed or pre-recorded.
If you have a virtual performance already booked and are trying to access it, please go back and hover your curser over the PERFORMANCES tab and the Virtual Performance link will appear to the right.
The Three Questions A dance show for young audiences
Grade Levels: Grades 2 through 8 Duration: 45 min plus 15 min Q&A/Demonstration Cost: $600 for one show (up to 200 students) / $1000 for two shows at same location on same day Format: In-person Booking Dates: May 8-12, June 19-30, and fall 2023 Languages: English and French Study Guide: Produced for the book The Three Questions by the Critical Thinking Consortium: https://tc2.ca/pdf/The3Questions.pdf
Workshops available by arrangement, at an additional cost: Creative Animals grades P-2 Creative Movement grades 3-5 Express Dance (movement composition) grades 3-8 Improvisation grades 6-8 Theatre Production grades 6-8
ONLY AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1 – JUNE 27, 2023 Co-produced by Halifax Theatre for Young People and Eastern Front Theatre
This is a prerecorded performance. Optional livestream Q&A/discussion with the playwright, director and/or lead actor. #IAmTheCheese is supported and recommended by Halifax Regional Arts.
Grade Levels: 8 – 11
Duration: 90 minutes (can be viewed over multiple days/periods)
Cost: $60 per class viewing, or $300 per school. Optional extra: $100 for livestream Q&A/class discussion with playwright, director and/or lead actor (can be brief Q&A post viewing or a full period scheduled as desired). Multiple classes can participate.
Format: Prerecorded performance with optional livestream Q&As happen with password protected link and Google Meet arrangements for Q&A.
Booking Dates: This is a limited opportunity – ONLY AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1 – JUNE 27, 2023
#IAMTHECHEESE by Josh MacDonald, adapted from the book by Robert Cormier Directed by: Ann-Marie Kerr Featuring: Sam Vigneault, Sebastian LaBelle, Susan Stackhouse and Micha Cromwell
Projection & Co-Scenic Designer: Christian Ludwig Hansen Co-Scenic Designer/Builder: Brenda Duran Costume Designer: Everette Fournier Composer & Sound Designer: Jackson Fairfax-Perry Lighting Designer: Olivia Rankin Stage Manager: Virg Iredale Lighting Design Mentor: Leigh Ann Vardy
Part Performance, Part Lecture, Part Workshop, All Fun.
Available as a livestream or in-person performance
■ Grade Levels: 3 – 12 (adapted in content according to grade level) ■ Duration: 60 min (but can be made shorter if necessary for class time) ■ Cost: $550 + HST for a virtual performance, unlimited classes participating. For in person performances, preferred maximum is 60 students per presentation, $350 + HST for one show, $150 +HST for each additional performance. ■ Format:Available in person or as a livestream presentation ■ For livestream performances: students each require 2 coins, washers or poker chips, a pencil, and a few elastic bands.
■ Booking Consideration: Performer is only available for performances on Fridays.
Available only as a prerecorded presentation
Livestream post show Q & A available to accompany prerecorded performances
Prerecorded performance and Q&A available in both English and French
Grade Levels: PP to 8
Duration: 50 min. with optional question and answer period
Cost:
Prerecorded performances: $50 + HST per class viewing
Livestream Q&A: $150 + HST (multiple classes at one school can join livestream Q&A for the same price)
Format: Prerecorded performance and livestream Q&As happen with password protected link and Google Meet arrangements for Q&A.
Booking Dates: Available on request during the school year
Languages: English or French
Workshops available by special arrangement:
Virtual Rod Puppet Making Workshop Grade Levels: Grades P to 8, (workshop is adapted for younger grades) Students make their own puppets – engaging for all ages, all genders – students keep their puppets. Great for class presentations! Virtual workshop length 1hour 15 mins. Materials fee per puppet made: rod puppet $15 (plus tax) (school provides glue guns, pencils and scissors – shipping costs covered by PERFORM!)
Please contact coordinator[at]performns.ca for more details.
Workshops available by special arrangement: Introduction to Puppetry for grades 3 and up (1 hr, max 3 per day) Marionette Making for grades 5 and up (2.5 – 3 hrs, 1 per day)
Please contact coordinator[at]performns.ca for more details.
Available only as a prerecorded presentation Available in English or French Livestream post show Q & A available in English or French to accompany prerecorded performances
Grade Levels: Appropriate for all ages, recommended for elementary school
Duration: 50 min. with optional question and answer period
Cost: Prerecorded performances: $50 + HST per class viewing Livestream Q&A: $150 + HST (multiple classes at one school can join livestream Q&A for the same price)
Format: Prerecorded performance and livestream Q&As happen with password protected link and Google Meet arrangements for Q&A.
Booking Dates: Available on request during the school year
Grade Levels: Grades P to 8, (workshop is adapted for younger grades) Students make their own puppets – engaging for all ages, all genders – students keep their puppets. Great for class presentations!
Virtual workshop length 1hour 15 mins.
Materials fee per puppet made: rod puppet $15 (plus tax) (school provides glue guns, pencils and scissors – shipping costs covered by PERFORM!)
It all begins when Jack trades his cow to a mysterious traveler for some magic beans. But Jack’s mother, not believing they are magical, throws the beans to the ground.
