Salamander brings theatre and drama in education to young audiences through-out Ontario and Québec. The company offers performances and workshops in schools at all levels and performances for the elementary panel. Holiday workshops, public performances and artists' residencies can also be arranged. The following are programs currently available to schools for the 98-99 season.
PERFORMANCES
Excalibur
Excalibur tells the tale of King Arthur and of
a time when men lived and died by the code of the sword. Children have
always taken comfort in the heroic ideal; here we go beyond Xena and Power
Rangers to our cultural heritage. Salamander's unique style blends shadow
puppetry, stunning vocal music with strong dramatic content.
Available December 7-18.
| grades: 1 - 6 | max. 300 students |
| 50 minutes | fee: $610 |
A World of Stories
The audience is invited to explore other cultures
in a exciting mix of seven stories from around the world. The show features,
puppetry, mime, masks, music and dance. A World of Stories is based on
"South & North, East & West" published by Oxfam UK. Available
May 10 - 21.
| grades: k - 6 | max. 300 students |
| 50 minutes | fee: $610 |
WORKSHOPS
Playmaking / Jouons ensemble (English /
French Immersion)
Two Salamander animators introduce your class
to the joy of play creation, using a secret formula which (once we share
the secret) builds a play worth watching every time.
| grades: 1 - O.A.C. | max. 30 students |
Shadow Play / Jeu d'ombres (English / French
Immersion)
Using found materials, light and shadow, vocal
characterization and everyone's imagination, students and teachers are
introduced to the creative possibilities of the shadow box theatre. Participants
will build a shadow theatre, develop a short play inspired by legends of
King Arthur and learn a variety of skills for on-going drama activities.
| grades: 1 - O.A.C. | max. 30 students |
Time Travel / Passé au présent
(English / French Immersion)
Explore local history through drama. Students
can become navigators, pioneers, canal builders and take other important
historical roles as they explore the dreams and struggles which built our
country.
| grades: 4 - 10 | max. 30 students |
Simply Shakespeare
Give your students an actor's introduction to
the Bard. Become text detectives and learn to decode and relish the sweep
of Shakespeare's language. The goal is a comfort with the mechanics of
blank verse which allows children to enjoy speaking the text.
| grades 5 - O.A.C. | max. 30 students |
Calling the Shots
Put your students behind the camera for a crash
course in movie-making. Doing leads to an understanding of decisions and
their power to shape our world through video imagery (School to supply
video camera).
| grades: 7 - 8 | max. 30 students |
Hero Talk
The Beowulf story and rhyming dialogue, a dynamite
combination to help your students define what makes a hero!
| grades: 7 - 8 | max. 30 students |
| half day (with 2 actors)* | fee: $220 |
| full day (with 2 actors)* | fee: $380 |
* In some cases shorter workshops with one animator can be arranged.
