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Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People '07-'08 Season

2007-04-18T15:35:54Z

2007 | 08 Season Playbill me me me … MAINSTAGE | Oct. 1-12, 2007 | Recommended for Grades 2-7 Written by Lise Vaillancourt Produced by DynamO Théâtre Teachers, parents, and children alike will delight in the adventures of Mathilde, an enthusiastic student who's prone to yelling "me, me, me" as she fervently raises her hand in class. Mathilde's eagerness is eventually greeted with mockery from her schoolmates and she no longer feels at home in the classroom that has always been a place of excitement and success for her. Audiences will be captivated by DynamO Théâtre’s imaginative storytelling through acrobatic movement. Raven Stole the Sun STUDIO | Oct. 9-21, 2007 | Recommended for Grades SK-4 Play by Drew Hayden Taylor Based on a traditional story of the Tlingit nation as recounted by Sháa Tláa Maria Williams Produced by Red Sky Performance Raven Stole the Sun is a delightful tale about how the sun, moon, and stars came to hold their positions in the sky. It is an authentic and thoroughly engaging introduction to an Aboriginal view of the earth, our home. At once accomplished and unpretentious, Raven Stole the Sun beautifully blends dance, music, and humour to tell its whimsical story. The Wizard of Oz MAINSTAGE | Nov. 2-Dec. 30, 2007 | Recommended for Grades SK-6 By L. Frank Baum; with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard; Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based Upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. A fresh take on the classic story, The Wizard of Oz offers an inspiring view of the central character, Dorothy – a feisty heroine who travels a long way to find where her home truly is. Inspired by the original movie musical, this production uses contemporary dance and music, blending an exciting mix of pop culture and nostalgia to create old-fashioned theatre magic. The timeless Arlen/Harburg score includes such cherished favourites as Over the Rainbow, If I Only Had a Brain and We’re Off to See the Wizard. Touch the Sky MAINSTAGE | WORLD PREMIERE | Feb. 4-Mar. 1, 2008 | Recommended for Grades 5 -12 By Michael Miller Inspired by a conjure tale from the Carolina coast, Touch the Sky tells the story of Belle, the daughter of a slave owner and his slave. Granted freedom by her father, Belle's emancipation is challenged when her father presents her to a black freeman he has chosen for her to marry. Already in love with one of her father's slaves, Belle seeks the powers of a conjure woman to find a way to be true to her love. What follows is a high-stakes battle of wills over the definition of freedom and the power of faith. Love You Forever… and More Munsch MAINSTAGE | Mar. 9-Apr. 4, 2008 | Recommended for Grades JK-3 Based on the stories of Robert Munsch Adapted by Stephen Colella and Allen MacInnis A charming, theatrical collection of stories by Robert Munsch, Canada’s best-known writer for young readers, Love You Forever…and More Munsch features five charming Munsch tales with Love You Forever being the central story. Other Munsch favourites, including The Paper Bag Princess and Mortimer, are lovingly assembled to create a lively and unforgettable experience that celebrates the exuberance of children and the push/pull relationship kids have with the people closest to them. Rough House MAINSTAGE | Apr. 8-20, 2008 | Recommended for Grades SK-5 Created and performed by Andy Massingham Produced by Nightswimming A dynamic combination of hilarious slapstick, clever dance and delightful shadow play, Rough House exemplifies physical theatre at its very best. In this Dora Award-winning performance, Andy Massingham takes the audience into a world of discovery as one man explores his environment, and then attempts to control and master it, often resulting in uproarious consequences. Rough House is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. There is only one character, one act, and the story is told entirely through superlative movement and lighting technique. Cranked MAINSTAGE | Apr. 23-May 3 | Recommended for Grades 7-12 By Michael P Northey Music/Beats by Kyprios & Stylust Produced by Green Thumb Theatre Stan, a.k.a. “definition”, is a rising freestyle MC who loses it all because of his meth habit. He confronts his demons as he preps for an upcoming competition without the ‘fix’ that has dominated his life. Using spoken word and hip hop, Cranked examines the rising epidemic of crystal meth use by teens in an uncompromising way. Freestyle hip hop by Vancouver-based musicians Kyprios & Stylust, punctuate this hard-hitting, contemporary account. Warning: Strong language and mature situations. Dead Ahead STUDIO | May 5-20 | Recommended for Grades 8-12 By Ed Roy Produced by Topological Theatre in partnership with LKTYP Cory, Andrew and Tiga are all avid players of the violent video game Dead Ahead. The goal of the game is “Gangland Supremacy in Mega City” where society’s rules, mores, and morality have little currency. Using the game format as a framing device, this teen thriller examines group dynamics, societal responsibility, and ultimately – teen homicide. As the drama unfolds, the play’s characters are thrust into a moral dilemma when one of them commits murder. Is the murder justified? Is murder ever justified? Should they cover up the crime, or should they call the police? In a striking conclusion, the play becomes interactive – and the audience must decide how the ending will be played out. * * * * * LKTYP continues to sustain the lower ticket prices introduced in the 40th anniversary season, and is now introducing Grandparents ticket prices. Single ticket prices for weekend family shows are just $20 for Adults and $15 for Kids (18 & under) – and now seniors save with Grandparents pricing: tickets just $15! (age 65+). Weekday Mainstage performances for schools are $15 pp for students and teachers; $11 pp for Studio shows, with one complimentary teacher/escort ticket provided for every 20 student tickets purchased. Preview tickets for all performances are $10. Further savings are available with LKTYP’s Show Combos with discounts of up to 20% when tickets are purchased in Show Combo packages. With the generous assistance of Sun Life Financial, LKTYP is offering Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) performances for ALL productions again this season. PWYC tickets are available at the Box Office for weekend family shows on the day of performance only, with a suggested minimum contribution of $5 per ticket. With so many shows and so many ways to save on already low ticket prices, there’s even more reason to come home to LKTYP again and again this year! Tickets ON SALE NOW to schools and LKTYP subscribers/supporters (Show Combos only). Single tickets and Show Combos go on sale to the general public July 3rd. For more information please call the Box Office at 416 862-2222 or visit www.lktyp.ca

Toronto Gay Couples Meetup Group

2007-04-17T23:40:48Z

Click here to check out
The Toronto Gay Couples Meetup Group!

Meet other like minded Torontoans... Checkout a Meetup today!

Evil Dead - The Musical

2007-04-02T21:26:04Z

Evil Dead the Musical - running in NYC and Toronto. These previews look promising. We have to check it out. If you've seen this, let us know what you think of the play.

Events before the end of the month

2007-03-22T01:43:35Z

Did you see the St. Patrick's Day Parade? There are events in the city in the coming days that you should check out.... National Motorcycle Show March 24-25 Automotive Building, Exhibition Place One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale, March 28-April 1 Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place LIFEfest, March 30-April 1 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building

Bloor Yorkville Wine Festival

2007-03-07T15:51:36Z

2007 SANTE: The Bloor Yorkville Wine Festival. 9th Annual Santé: UNCORK A WORLD OF WINE Try wines from over 90 wineries from around the world, and nibble on various appetizers at the Santé International Wine Tasting Event. Experience what Santé has to offer in downtown Toronto this May. Enjoy the top 10 Sante Award-winning wines at the Ultimate WineMaker's Dinner. Event: 2007 SANTE Wine Festival Location: Toronto Dates: Festival: May 8 - May 12, 2007 To purchase tickets: please visit www.ticketmaster.ca/promo/pr6ici Ultimate Winemakers Dinner event tickets can only be purchased by contacting the Bloor-Yorkville BIA offices at 416-928-3553 ext. 25.

Don't know where to go? Check this Events Page

2007-03-06T15:57:17Z

Canada Events lists shows, events, parties. You can post your own events for free! They didn't sponsor this posting, we just thought they have a good idea especially since its free ~

Alumnae Theatre Events - March 2007

2007-02-25T19:35:42Z

NEW IDEAS FESTIVAL 2007 PROGRAM: March 7 - 24, 2007 WEEK ONE: March 7 - 10, 2007 Gift Baskets by Siobhán Dungan Job Descriptions by Peter Bloch-Hansen Louise, Thelma and Something in the Middle by Julia Lederer Poached by Emily Pearlman Tea on New Year's Eve by Diane Forrest Saturday Experiment: Eulalie and the Great March by Flora Stohr-Danziger WEEK TWO: March 14 - 17, 2007 Between the Tree and the Sweetest Pea by Haley McGee Scio Scitum: I Know the Known by Michelle D'Alessandro Hatt Rope by Mary Frances Pocrnic Fish Face by Ginette Mohr Death to Dating by Kathryn Malek and R.J. Downes Saturday Experiment: Insane Uncle Leroy by Stephen Kunc WEEK THREE: March 21 - 24, 2007 Intimacy Inc. by Katherine Koller Rendering by Deanna Kruger Libraries Are Exciting Places by Anthony Arnold Shakespeare's Brain by Allison McWood Saturday Experiment: 4 10 2000 by Helen Yung

Ice Fest

2007-02-16T16:37:11Z

The Bloor Yorkville Area has their annual IceFest happening on Feb 23-25. On Friday, the 23rd is the Kick Off event with a Winter Wonderland from 35k lbs of ice carved by artists. Ice Carving Competition on the 24th with a People's Choice Sculpture at 5:15p in the Village of Yorkville park. You can even join the contest by clicking here for details. If you happen to be in the area next week, come out of the cold and check out the IceFest. One comment we have with this event? Requires you to get the entry form at the desk with no other location (like online for example?). We wonder why this is the case apart from ensuring there are bodies at the event. Wouldn't you want to get information on other people who may be interested in coming to the event or the location maybe - not necessarily this time but at all other times? Isn't this the perfect marketing opportunity to get further information about the tourists visiting the area? Why be specifically Ontario residents only? Are we afraid of having to pay for an extra tax just to have a better program? Hmmm... I wonder.

Petrushka

2007-02-10T14:57:23Z

Feb 8-10 Check Ballet Jorgen's Website for details on their performances and locations

Cabaret U-Mano

2007-02-04T22:58:00Z

In our calendar is Cabaret U-Mano at the Diesel Playhouse. Not suitable for teens under 14.

Ticketmaster's description says ~~~ Cabaret U-Mano is a seductive, funny and unexpected musical universe where the cast seamlessly merges with 29 flamboyant puppets to create larger than life cross-gender and cross-species characters. The puppets, spectacularly arrayed in sparkle and feathers, passionately perform 26 pop, jazz and blues classics .

Runs till Feb 18 2007

Keep Toronto Reading...!

2007-02-02T20:52:15Z

Great ideas can come from great minds (or is it mostly from great minds - you tell us)... and these can be had from reading (writing, speaking, lecturing, and so forth)! Have you seen the latest event programme from the Toronto Public Library? Keep Toronto Reading where you can brush elbows with the literary gurus, sip wine sponsored by LCBO and enjoy lunchtime treats at the Harbour. Click here for their website. In our calendar for February would be ~ The Anime Ball Emily Carr Children's books series Scott Pilgrim Altered Books What'll you be doing? Post your comments on the events here! And if your friends are not in Toronto this month - send them an ecard today.

Flag Raisings

2007-01-31T05:28:33Z

Haven't been to a flag-raising since 8th grade? Here's an opportunity to share awareness of an event and reexperience childhood memories with your tourist friends.... The following is a list of Flag-raisings for February 2007. Flags are flown on the courtesy flag-pole at Toronto City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Monday, February 6 Flag of Grenada (Independence Day) Thursday, February 16 National Flag Day Wednesday, February 22 Flag of St. Lucia (27th Anniversary of Independence) Friday, February 24 Flag of Estonia (Independance Day)

Winterlicious 2007

2007-01-26T00:24:11Z

Winter is upon us and warming up with a hearty meal is just what mom would want us to do! So what to do? What to do? We found Winterlicious 2007 listed in Toronto's official city websitewhere 130 of Toronto's dining establishments will offer a $15 to $20 lunch, or a $25 to $35 dinner per person. We immediately remembered New York City's Restaurant Week when we saw this listing.

Lady Windermere's Fan

2007-01-25T19:29:46Z

Theatre Suggestion Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde The flyer said that its a "Wilde Sexual Intrigue!" - so we're there! January 19-Feb 3, 2007 | 416.364.4170 Located at 70 Berkeley Street (corner of Berkeley & Adelaide East) in our wonderful city of Toronto Savings and Discounts: Thursdays 8p are 2 for 1 | Fridays and Saturdays 8p- $18 | Sundays 2p Pay-What-You-Can (how very cool - much like going to the MET or Guggenheim on Friday nights). You can even be a member of the Alumnae Theatre! Check it out today.

Our Calendar

2007-01-23T22:28:18Z

This page will list Toronto plays, concerts, parties.. that we're interested in seeing or participating (if its an interactive event). Check it out regularly. Maybe we'd see each other in person and we can chat live.