| "As an E.S.L. teacher, I applaud the re-mounting of this wonderful play. It never fails to move me and I know that the young E.S.L. students whose stories are told in it feel empowered when it is performed. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go in compabting racism in schools and this play is a positive step in combating racism and helping E.S.L. students feel valued. Please bring it to my school when it is re-mounted." - HEATHER HALL - International Students Co-Ordinator (Langley Fine Arts School) |
"Years ago I watched my students - and my colleagues - as they watched a performance of Canadian Stories. The range of emotions playing on audience faces was a moving testament to the power of this important play about the struggles of immigrant teens adjusting to life and schooling in Canada. Captivated and moved to both tears and laughter this not-to-be-forgotten lesson in empathy has stayed with me and become part of how I work with both teachers and students. To hear it will be remounted is an event to await with eager anticipation." - SYLVIA HELMER - Professor (U.B.C.) "I am so pleased that you are re-mounting Canadian Stories. It is an important work. As a vehicle for combating racism and spreading understanding of other races it has few equals. What impressed me about the production was not just the high standard of the play and actors itself, but the de-briefing sessions with groups of students facilitated by cast members. Young people speaking to young people about issues is very powerful and my students wanted to discuss the play long after the actors had gone." CHERYL CAUSLEY - Drama Teacher (Crofton House School) |
TRAINING DATES: August 5-31 - 10am-4pm (Monday-Friday) | September 11-November 27 - 10am-4pm (Saturdays) | Fee: $2500.00 (plus GST)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Tuesday, August 31 - 8pm - Firehall Arts Centre - 280 West Cordova - Vancouver, BC
Friday, October 22 - E.S.L. Annual Conference - Churchill Secondary School - Vancouver, BC
AUDITION DATE: Saturday, April 10, 2010 (no fee to audition - age 16-21 considered)
TARLINGTON TRAINING | 305-3680 East Hastings Street | Vancouver, BC | V5K 2A9 | (604) 664 0315 | email: info@yatc.ca | www.tarlingtontraining.com
