FOR SCHOOLS

Dear Principal and Teachers,

Risa Productions presented school performances of “Snow White” at the Markham Theatre Nov. 28th, 29th, 30th and the Whitby Centennial Theatre Dec. 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th in 2011.

They were special 1hour and 15 minute shows without intermission and included a Q&A with the professional cast after the show.

This package has been reviewed by the TDSB and has been APPROVED by the business development office. If you have any questions regarding our package, please feel free to call:
Linda Moyseuik
Administrative Assistant
Toronto District School Board Business Development
2 Trethewey Drive, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M6M 4A8
Tel: 416-394-6895 Fax: 416-394-6881
Email: linda.moyseuik@tdsb.on.ca

Also, below is a list of other school board members and references who have read the proposal or seen one of our shows and lend their approval and support.

• James Klodnicki Durham District Public School Board
Arts & HPE Facilitator

• Dan Koenig Toronto Catholic District School Board
(Curriculum and Accountability Depart)
Program Coordinator – Arts/Health/Physical Education/Outdoor

• Lorraine Lloyd Professor UOIT, Faculty of Education, Drama
(905) 243 -0329 or lorraine.lloyd@uoit.ca

• Cathy Barber Principal, Whitby Montessori and Elementary School
(905) 430 - 8201 orcathy@whitbymontessori.ca

Risa Productions is a member of C.O.D.E. – The Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators.

Our mandate is to provide professional theatre and quality shows at an affordable price.
Our shows are a complete theatrical experience where the audience is encouraged to participate. Highlights for Snow White include:
•Educational Packages with integrated arts activities & lesson plans
•Meet the Cast
•Question & Answer Period with the Actors after the show
•Free (bus) Parking

For information about the Markham Shows, please contact Trudy Moffatt @ 647 201-6899 or email Trudy@risaproductions,com

For information about the Whitby Shows, please contat Carol Forrest @905 665-8764 or email Carol@risaproductions.com

PRE-THEATRE ACTIVITIES
Each class that chooses to see our production as a school trip will have the option of receiving show programs prior to the event. Each program is loaded with information about the show such as word finds, trivia and puzzles. It will also include a colouring contest and the entries can be handed in at the theatre. The winners will be judged according to grade level and receive free theatre tickets for their family along with a cash donation to their school.

WHERE DO OUR SHOWS FIT INTO A TEACHER’S LESSON PLAN?
After seeing our show, teachers will be able to create independent and group activities based on the “Creative Process”.  Through critical analysis, students can develop and express their own initial reaction and response to the work and communicate and reflect on what they have experienced.

Independent activities for students could include:
• Descriptions of the show (comparing two versions of a story character)
• Sensory Impressions (writing a descriptive paragraph)
• More about location of the show (making a map)

Group Activities for students could include:
• “Let’s Talk About …” (discussing the story)
• Variations – rewriting a version of a tale
• Different Points of View (re-telling the story from each characters perspective)