MICHIGAN TEACHER DAY 2024
Saturday, May 11
Teachers do so much for their students - let us support you!
This full-day of programming features brunch with Stratford Festival artists, a behind-the-scenes preview of the 2024 season, workshops, post-show chats and tickets to your choice of Romeo and Juliet or Hedda Gabler and Something Rotten!
The event will take place in Lazaridis Hall at the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Teacher Day ScheduleTime | | |
---|
9:00 a.m. | Registration | |
| | |
9:30 a.m. | Brunch & Artist Chats | |
| | |
11:00 a.m. | Choice of Workshops | |
| InterACTive Preshow (Romeo and Juliet)
Led by artists appearing in the matinée, students explore the play's key themes, questions and technical aspects on the Festival's renowned stages. Introduction to Stage Combat
With a focus on safety and communication, learn the tenets of creating the illusion of physical combat on stage. - Dance (Something Rotten!)
Learn an excerpt of choreography from this rollicking musical which celebrates the musical theater form.
| |
| | |
12:00 p.m. | Choice of Workshops | |
| Foundations of Dialect, Voice & Speech
Learn methods and processes to develop and perform selected dialects in performance. Fundamentals of Playwriting
Learn and put into practice key creative writing techniques specific to stage plays. Performing Shakespeare
With an emphasis on character and intention, explore acting techniques to bring Shakespeare's works to life in a 2024 context.
| |
| | |
2:00 p.m. | Performance of Romeo and Juliet or Hedda Gabler | |
| | |
8:00 p.m. | Performance of Something Rotten! | |
Cost: $149 +tax
Includes brunch and two tickets; you can use both tickets for one show or one ticket for two shows. Tickets to the performances will be handed out on the day of the program.
Space is limited.
Registration closes May 3.
To learn more, contact educate@stratfordfestival.ca.
To book your spot, please click the BOOK NOW button below. You will then be given the chance to choose your workshops.
Closer to the event, a form will be sent to you so you can select your show preferences and note any dietary restrictions.