Seesaw teaches kids about self-esteem and standing up for themselves.
Meet four ordinary kids coping with the ups and downs of their lives; Paige, a popular yet insecure girl, Adam, the tough bully and budding artist, shy Josh who learns magic tricks in order to become invisible, and Charla, the new girl who wants to be everybody's friend.
The “bonus” production in Horizon Stage’s 2005/2006 Family Matinee Series, Seesaw by Dennis Foon is all about self-esteem, fitting in, and "doing the right thing". Produced and performed by Vancouver’s Green Thumb Theatre the play is aimed primarily at 8-12 year olds.
Seesaw helps young people examine the influences they see in pop culture (violence, body image, materialism) and how those things affect the way they interact with their schoolmates and parents. It also examines the various types of bullying behavior – from the physical to the emotional. Using actors and an array of puppets it is a fast paced play that explores the shifting nature of relationships and the value and importance of friendships. It focuses on the creative mind and imagination as crucial parts of learning and growing.
Founded in 1975, Green Thumb Theatre produces plays of high artistic quality that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth and young adults. They aim to provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today’s generation and culture in order to encourage tolerance, debate and critical thinking. In their 30 seasons of touring and main-stage shows, Green Thumb Theatre has performed over 15,000 times to 4,000,000 people in every Canadian province and 2 territories, in 36 American states, Ireland, England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico.
See Seesaw Up Close and Personal at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 25. Tickets for the play are $8.00 for all ages. And, kids aged 9-12 can also take part in the Seesaw Pizza Party for just $12.00 (price includes their ticket to the play). At the Pizza Party children will see the show, participate in a talkback with the cast, eat pizza, play games and do crafts from 1:30 – 5:00 pm. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information on Seesaw and the Seesaw Pizza Party. Purchase your tickets soon!
“We really liked (Seesaw). We all had a good time. Many parts were funny.”Mrs. Gironda’s Class, St. Gabriel The Archangel School
“My favorite part was when Paige's little brother turned into a devil.”
Tianna, Grade 3, Ridgeway Elementary School
Be sure to visit www.horizonstage.com & www.greenthumb.bc.ca
Special Thanks to the sponsors for this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, Royal Inn Express, Home Town Living & Grove Pontiac
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