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CurriculumConnections2018-2019

Theatre Calgary’s student matinee performances are made possible by the support of our corporate sponsors:

Heather HarriganCalgary Board of Education (retired)

Chris StocktonSenior Manager of Learning and Engagement

Curriculum Connections 2018-2019 was created by:

For bookings and other inquiries, please contact:

Jamie TymchukLearning & Engagement Associatephone (403) 294-7440 ext. 1065email [email protected]

ABOUT THIS GUIDECurriculum Connections offers information on Theatre Calgary’s weekday Student Matinees. For each play, we identify connections to the provincial curriculum in a range of grades and subjects. As well, we provide some thematic details to help you choose the best plays for your class.

PROGRAM INFORMATION• Seats are $25 for Billy Elliot and $20 for all other productions.• For every 15 seats purchased, your group receives one free chaperone seat.• Seating is non-ticketed and will be assigned based on your group size, the day of performance• Lobby doors open at 10:45, with an 11:30 AM performance start time.• Please be ready with your group at 10:45 to enter the theatre.• Reading copies of play scripts can be borrowed upon request.• Theatre Calgary’s Play Guides can be found on our website closer to your show date. They feature background information, artist interviews, and discussion questions for each play.• Optional custom pre- and post-show programming available, based on availability and size of group including theatre tours and chats with artists

For more information about our Student Matinees,visit our website.

Honour Beatthu September 27

Mary and Max - A New Musicalthu November 1thu November 8

A Christmas Caroltue November 27wed November 28tue December 4wed December 5thu December 6wed December 12

BOOM Xwed February 6

The Scarlet Letterwed March 6thu March 14

Billy Elliot The Musicalwed April 24wed May 1thu May 9

Student MatineePerformances 2017-2018

Honour BeatSeptember 4 - 29, 2018

By Tara BeaganDirected by Michelle Thrush

Set and Projections Andy Moro Costumes Jeff Chief Lighting Patrick Beagan Composer and Vocals Pura FéSound Design Deanna Choi

Two grown sisters face off over their mother’s death-bed. Together they confront one another, their own identities, and what will remain when their mom leaves this world. A contemporary look at the signifigance of faith and family - this play will leave you laughing through your tears as these women grapple with one of life’s most difficult inevitabilities. Internationally acclaimed Calgary-based playwright Tara Beagan brings her distinct voice to Theatre Calgary for the first time, directed by film and TV favourite Michelle Thrush.

First Nations issues both historical and present Single parenting Children raising children The complexity of sibling relationships The profound effect of our past on our adult life The complexity of senior care and needs The dilemma of aging Family alienation The devastation and effects of feelings of abandonment The issues around Residential schools of the 1950s in Canada The power of forgiveness The role of women The nature and effects of domestic abuse End of life decisions in a modern world The effects of childhood fears The history and moral perspective of the church’s abuse of children (1950 context)

THEMES AND MOTIFS

• ELA 10-12: GO. 1, 2, 3, 5• Drama 10-12: Goals 1, 11, 111• Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, 30: Themes 1, 11, 111, 1V• Social Studies 10: G.O. 2• Social Studies 20: G.O. 1, 2, 4• Social Studies 30: G.O. 1, 4• CALM: GO 1, 2, 3• Anthropology 30: Theme 5• Economics for Consumers 30: Content 1• Microeconomics 30: Content 5• Local and Canadian geography 20: Theme 1• Western Canadian History 20: Content 2, 5, 6• Origins of Western Philosophy: Content 5, 6, 8• Philosophies of Man 30: Content 3, 4• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2 3, 4, 5, 7• General Psychology 20: Theme 3, 4, 5, 6• Religious Ethics 20: Content 1, 2, 4, 5• Religious Meaning 20: Content 1, 2, 3, 6, 8• World Religions 30: Content 5• General Sociology 20: Content 2, 3• Sociological Institutions 20: Theme 2, 3, 4, 5• Applied Sociology 30: Theme 3, 4

Suitable forStudent Matinee

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

SEP

27Grades 10-12

Mary and MaxA New Musical

October 16 - November 10, 2018

Music and Lyrics by Bobby CroninBook by Crystal SkillmanBased on a film by Adam ElliotDirected by Stafford Arima

Orchestrations and Music SupervisorAnna Ebbesen Set and Costumes Bretta Gerecke Projections Sean Nieuwenhuis Sound Peter McBoyle

Theatre Calgary gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Broadway Dreams

Based on an Australian clayma-tion film about two unlikely pen pals, which screened in 2009 at the Calgary International Film Festival, Mary and Max is a hi-larious and heartening tale that proves friendship can be found in the most unexpected of places. Join lonely 10-year-old Mary from Melbourne as she writes her way into the life of Max, a 44-year-old man with Asperger’s Syndrome in New York City. With quirky melodies and heartfelt dialogue, their friendship is one you’ll never forget.

THEMES AND MOTIFS

Suitable forStudent Matinees

NOV

1Grades 6-12NOV

8

Theatre Calgary in Association with Cyndi and Matt Crandellpresents the World Premiere of

Asperger’s syndrome Finding individual strength through others Use of symbolism Use of paradox The profound effects of bullying Alienation The power of friendship to overcome feelings of helplessness The nature of communication Empathy and its ability to bring people together Defining one’s purpose in life Defining love The pressure created by feeling responsible for others Childhood neglect Life in the 1970s Alcoholism Suicide Second chances Hindsight—the journey to learning Possessiveness Growing up and the ability to see the world for what it is Loneliness Missed opportunities

• E.L.A. 7-11: G.O. 1, 2, 3, 5• Drama 7-9: Goals 1, 11, 111• Drama 1—11: Goals 1, 11, 111• Theatre Studies: Level 11• Theatre History: Level 1, 11• Tech Theatre: Awareness 1, 2, 3, 5• Music 6: Listening• General Music 10, 20: Listening, Valuing• Drama 6: Goal 1, 3• Health 6-9: W3, 4, 7; R1-9; L 1, 2, 4• CALM: GO1• Origins of Western Philosophy 20: Content 3, 5, 6,8• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7• General Psychology 20: Theme 2, 4, 5, 6, 7• General Sociology 20: Theme 3• Sociological Institutions 20: Theme 2, 4, 5• Religious Ethics 20: Content 3, 4• Religious Meaning 20: Content 3


A Christmas CarolNovember 29 - December 23, 2018

By Charles DickensAdapted and Directed by Dennis Garnhum

Associate Director Simon Mallett Set & Costume Design Patrick Clark Lighting Design Kevin LamotteComposer Jeremy SpencerMusic & Vocal Director Allison LynchSound Design Chris Jacko Production Dramaturg Shari Wattling Fight Director Karl H. Sine Choreographer Anita Miotti Skating Choregraphers Andrea St. Cyr,Monique Wasmann Dance Captain Jamie Konchak Assistant Fight Director Zakk Macdonald Voice & Dialect Coach Jane MacFarlane

Celebrating 32 years of spirit-ed tradition! Join the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through time from darkness to light. This year, there is all the more reason to rejoice as Stephen Hair marks his inspiring 25th season playing the man behind the hum-bug. Celebrate the festive season with Theatre Calgary!

THEMES AND MOTIFS


NOV

27Grades 4-12NOV

28DEC

4DEC

5DEC

6DEC

12

The Victorian era in London, England Industrial capitalism in the 19th century Greed, class structure, and inequality The devastating effects of poverty The effects of personal and societal ignorance The significance of Christmas traditions The power of fairy tales and allegory as a vehicle for learning The nature of charity, empathy and responsibility to others Emotional and personal transformation The importance of treating others humanely The nature and root of happiness The effect of choices and missed opportunities Regret, forgiveness, and making amends The bond of family

• ELA 4 - 10, 20 , 30 : G.O. 1 , 2 , 3 , 5• Drama 4-10, 20 , 30: Goals I , I I , I I I• Music 4 - 6 : General - Enjoyment; Listening 5 , 6 , 7, 8 , 21 ; Singing 23• Music 7 - 9 : Listening, Valuing, Role of Music in our Lives• Choral Music 7-10, 20, 30 : Levels I -VI• Art 4 - 6 : Component 3 - Appreciation• ART 7 - 9 : Relationships, Transformations Through Time, Impact of Images, \ Articulate and Evaluate• Social Studies 4 - 9: Skills 1, 2 , 4 , 5 , 6• Health and Life Skills 4 - 9 : Relationship Choices R4.1, 4.5, 5.1, 5 5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 7.5, 7.8, 8.5, 8.6, 8.9, 9.5• CALM 20: G.O. 1, 2, 3• Esthetics 20-4: Specific Outcome - Theatrical Makeup• Contemporary Western Philosophy 20: Content 7• Philosophy of Man 30: Objectives 5, 6 Content 3, 4, 5• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2, Theme 3A, E, F• General Psychology 20: Theme 2• General Sociology 20: Theme 3• Sociological Institutions 20: Themes 2, 4, 5


BOOM X

January 15 - February 9, 2019

Written, Directed and Performed by Rick Miller

Executive Producer Jeff Lord Multimedia Irina LitvinenkoProjection Nicolas Dostie Lighting Bruno Matte Composer and Sound Creighton Doane Set, Costumes and Props Virginie Leclerc

Rick Miller returns to Theatre Calgary after his sold out run of BOOM in 2016 with the world premiere of BOOM X! Picking up where BOOM left off at Wood-stock in ’69, Rick time travels by way of multimedia up to 1995. Some classic BOOM characters reappear (Elvis gets fat, Lennon gets shot, and Reagan gets elect-ed), but the focus moves from his mother to his own story. The pro-duction follows Generation X as they navigate the tangled legacy of the baby boom.

THEMES AND MOTIFS

Suitable forStudent Matinee

FEB

6Grades 8-12

Kidoons in association with Theatre Calgary and The 20K Collective presents the World Premiere of

Awareness Life’s turning points The power of presentation of self and charmConcern for the environment Defining and following one’s dreams Treasuring the value of experience as a teaching tool New perspectives The influence of idols The effect of political and social change on individual and culture The use of multi-literacies as a dramatic tool Understanding the nature and causes of violence The growth and challenge faced by human rights groups The results of awareness of political corruption Gender equality and the rights of women

• E.L.A. 8-12: G.O. 1, 2, 3, 5• Drama 8, 9: Goals 1, 3• Drama 10-12: Goals 1 11, 111• Social Studies 8: Outcomes 8.3• Social Studies 9: Outcome 9.1,9.2• Social Studies 10: GO 1, 3, 4• Social Studies 20: GO 1, 2, 3, 4• Social Studies 30: GO1, 3, 4• C.A.L.M. 20: GO 1, 2, 3• Health 8: R 8.5. 8.6, 8.7; L1 –L4• Health 9: R1-9; L1-9.6• Ethics: Goals A-E• Physics 20: GO2; C2.1, C2.2, C2.3 D 1.4• Physics 30: A1.2K; A1.4S; B3; C1.1; C1.2• Microeconomics 30: Content 2• World Geography 30: Theme 2• Origins of Western Philosophy20: Content 5, 6 8• Contemporary Western Philosophy 20: Content 2, 7• Philosophies of Man 30: Content 3, 4, 5• Political Science 20: Content 3, 4• Comparative Government 20: Content 2, 4, 5

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS• International Politics 30: Content 2, 4, 5• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2, 3, 7• General Psychology 20: Theme 2, 3, 4, 6• Religious Ethics 20: Content 4,5• Sociology 20: Theme 2, 3, 4, 5• Applied Sociology 30: Theme 2, 3, 4• ICT: GO F4.5; SO 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

The Scarlet LetterFebruary 26 - March 23, 2019

By Phyllis NagyAdapted from the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne Directed by Micheline Chevrier

Set and Costumes Judith Bowden Lighting Harry Frehner

It is 1642 and Hester Prynne has been branded an adulterer by her Puritan village and forced to wear the titular scarlet letter as repentance. However, in this modern adaptation, Hester is unashamed of her actions and proudly subverts society’s rigid standards put upon women to be virtuous and good. Today, as we continue to grapple with these expectations, Hester’s story resonates all the more.

The relative nature of community standards Social stigma and the oppression of individuals by society The nature of determination, defiance and resolve Loss of faith Denial Vengeance The effects of secrecy Hypocrisy Personal reflection and regret Determining the meaning of “decency” The tendency toward double standard The conflict between life dreams and reality Puritanical values and morals The danger of absolute power The power of compassion Creating identity 17 century Puritan Massachusetts Use of irony The symbol of weather to create mood and meaning The allegory of Adam and Eve Use of allusion to create context and meaning

THEMES AND MOTIFS

• E.L.A. 8-12: G.O. 1, 2, 3, 5• Drama 8, 9: Goals 1, 11, 11• Drama 10-12: Goals 1, 11, 111• Theatre Studies: Level 11• Theatre History: Level 1, 11• Tech Theatre: Awareness 1, 2, 3, 5• Health and Life Skills: W8.4, 9.4, 8.11, 9.11; R8.1, 9.1, 8.8, 9.8 • CALM: G.O. 1 Personal Choices• Social Studies 8-9: Outcome 8.S.1, 8.S.2, 8.S.4—9.S.1, 9.S.2, 9.S.5• Cultural and Physical Anthropology 30: Theme 5• Western World History 30: Content 4, 6, 7• Origins of Western Philosophy: Content 5, 8 • Philosophies of Man 30: Content 4• Political Thinking 20: Content 2, 3• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2, 5• General Psychology 20: Theme 4, 5• Religious Ethics 20: Content 2• Religious Meaning 20: Content 1, 2• General Sociology 20: Theme 2, 3• Sociological Institutions 20: Theme 2 (a, c), Theme 4 (a, b, c), Theme 5 • COS 1020, 2010, 2020


MAR


6MAR

14Grades 9-12

APR

Billy Elliot The Musical

April 9 - May 11, 2019

Book and Lyrics by Lee HallMusic by Elton JohnChoreography by Yukichi HattoriDirected by Stafford Arima

Set and Projections Scott ReidCostumes Cory SincennesLighting Alan BrodieSound Joshua D. Reid

Originally directed in London by Stephen Daldry Orchestrations by

Martin Koch Executive Producers (Original London Production)

Angela Morrison David Furnish Producers (Original London

Production) Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Jon Finn Sally Greene Originally

presented in London by Universal Pictures Stage Productions,

Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions in association with Tiger

Productions Based on the Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film

This Tony Award-winning musical is an inspiring and moving tale about the importance of following your heart. Set in working-class England, young Billy dreams of trading in his boxing gloves for ballet slippers, but his widowed father cannot understand his passion. A celebration of Calgary’s local talent, this rendition of Billy Elliot The Musical will be choreo-graphed by former Alberta Ballet principal dancer Yukichi Hattori, helmed by Artistic Director Staf-ford Arima, and will feature the best and brightest of Calgary’s dance community.

The Tory government under Margaret Thatcher The war against unions - the allusion of “the enemy within” Arthur Scargill The effects of nationalizing industry The life of a miner in England The nature and definition of justice The challenges of single parenting Boxing as a sport The definition and perception of the concept of “manly” The dilemma of life choices—“the road less travelled” The difficulty of challenging social norms Following our dreams Gender orientation Embracing individuality Self- discovery Finding and fighting for identity The importance and power of community support Use of technology to create context Ballet as a performing art form

THEMES AND MOTIFS

• E.L.A. 6-12: G.O. 1, 2, 3, 5• Drama 7-9: Goals 1, 11, 111• Drama 10-12: Goals 1, 11, 111• Theatre Studies: Level 11• Theatre History: Level 1, 11• Tech theatre: Awareness 1, 2, 3, 5• Health and Life Skills: w6.3; w7.4, 8.4, 9.4; w7.11, 8.11, 9.11; R6.1, 6.4, 7.1,8.1, 9.1; R6.8,7.8,9.8; L6.2,6.3, 6.4; L7.4, 8.4, 9.4• CALM: GO 1, 3• Social Studies 7-9: 7.S.2, 7.S.4, 7.S.9; 8.S.2, 8.S.4, 8.S.9-media literacy• World Geography 30: Theme 2, e• Western World History 30: Content 6• Philosophies of Man 30: Content 3, 4• Personal Psychology 20: Theme 2, 3, 5• General Psychology 20: Theme 3, 4, 5, 6• Religious Ethics 20: Content 3, 4, 5• General Sociology 20: Themes 2, 3• Sociological Institutions 20: Theme 2 (a, b), Theme 4 (a, b, c), Theme 5• Applied Sociology 30: Theme 4 • Choral Music 7-12: Level 1, VI• General Music 10-30• Musical Theatre: levels 2, 3


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1MAY

9


Grades 7*-12*adult language warning

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