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Programs for Families
and Youth
Programs for Family and Youth
Join us for some of our exciting Youth and Family Events, including Family Day Sundays, the popular, free, all-ages program for children and adults. All family activities are free but advanced registration is advised.
For more information or to register, contact family@canadianstage.com or phone 416.367.8243 ext. 266.
Family Day Sundays
Interactive Family Day Sundays invite parents and children of all ages to explore the magic of theatre together. Go on a backstage tour and take part in games and activities that explore aspects of acting, rhythm, dance, music. You might even have a chance to meet the actors! Family Day Sundays provide a fun-filled learning experience for the entire family!
Dates: July 4 – September 25, 2010
Time: Sunday, 5pm – 6:30pm
Location: High Park Amphitheatre
Canada Dreams
Why not celebrate Canada Day with Canada Dreams, an exciting family celebration at the Dream in High Park, followed by a free performance of Romeo and Juliet. Join us for a special day of family-friendly activities, including games and workshops with actors from the show, a backstage tour of our unique outdoor set, an interactive Juliet wall, carnival games, a bouncy castle, crafts, music, cake and more!
Date: July 1, 2010
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: High Park Amphitheatre
Sunday Night Music Series
Enjoy the music of independent artists from across the city before Sunday night performances of Romeo and Juliet. Relax on the hill with a picnic and the sweet sounds of the emerging music community.
Dates: July 4 – September 5, 2010
Time: Sundays, 7pm – 8pm
Location: High Park Amphitheatre
Words in Action (ages 8 to 14)
Join Dream cast members and explore the wonder and power of Shakespeare’s language through Words in Action at Toronto Public Libraries.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is advised. To register, or for more information, please contact the individual library branch
Dates and Locations:
July 7 – Parliament Contact: 416-393-7663
July 8 – High Park Contact: 416-393-7671
July 13 – Parkdale Contact: 416-393-7686
July 19 – Runnymede Contact: 416-393-7697
July 27 – Annette Contact: 416-393-7692
August 19 – Bloor/Gladstone Contact: 416-393-7674
Summer Camps (in partnership with the Design Exchange)
Drama + Design – ages 7 to 13
July 19 to 30 (performance for family and friends, Friday July 30)
Participants in this one-week theatre and design camp will spend half days developing a performance and half days designing the costumes, props, and sets. On the first or second Wednesday evening of the camps, all enrolled campers and their parents will be treated to a performance of the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park, including a backstage tour. Participants will also have a chance to perform for family and friends!
Dance + Design – ages 7 to 13
August 9 to 13 (performance for family and friends, Friday August 13)
Participants in this two-week musical theatre and design camp will spend half days developing a rollicking dance numbers and half days designing the costumes, props, and sets. On the first or second Wednesday evening of the camps, all enrolled campers and their parents will be treated to a performance of the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park, including a backstage tour. Participants will also have a chance to perform for family and friends! Check out www.dx.org for more information and to register!
Youth Night @ the Dream
Youth aged 14 - 21 are invited to celebrate and explore Toronto's fantastic arts opportunities in a day filled with creative and hands-on workshops, performances by youth arts programs, music, art installations, backstage tours and more. Afterwards, all participants are invited to stay for a free performance of Romeo & Juliet. Contact youth@canadianstage.com to register. Date: July 30, 2010 Time: 5pm - 8pm Location: High Park Amphitheatre
If you have any questions or concerns about our Youth or Family programs please contact Aoife Lucey, Audience Development Manager, at alucey@canadianstage.com.
