Let's Go to the Theatre! - Une école montréalaise pour tous

Geordie Theatre and Geordie Theatre School

March to April 2025

Teaching personnel (homeroom teacher, drama teacher)

All types of classroom, AMSFA’s Targeted Schools, English sector

Registration period From January 20^th to February 4^th, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Registration completed

Intentions for Cultural Invitations

To allow children and students from an elementary school in a disadvantaged Montréal area, access to artistic and cultural venues, as well as to meaningful and varied experiences
To increase their participation, as well as that of their families, in the cultural and social life of Montréal

Requirements for Participation

Authorization from school administrator
Availability of personnel to attend planning meetings
Minimum number of classrooms per school: 2
Each participant must complete a registration form.
Make sure each of your colleagues has completed theirs.
Incomplete registration compromises your participation.

If you do not meet the criteria for the minimum number required to participate in this offer, please contact the resource person.

General Selection Criteria

In view of the popularity of certain project proposals and the number of spaces, selection criteria have been retained:

A proportional representation of the targeted schools of the two English-language school boards in Montréal as a priority, and of the three French-language school service centers depending on the spaces available
A representation of the cycles
The participation of the individual in other offers of artistic and cultural mediation (current school year)
The participation of the school in other offers of artistic and cultural mediation (current school year).

Description

See ‘Jordan’ by Yvette Nolan on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at 10:30 am at the Centaur Theatre (a second date on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at 10:30 am has been reserved if enough classes have registered)

Directed by Jimmy Blais, Jordan is a play that depicts Jordan River Anderson as a superhero. Awakening in a hospital, Jordan discovers newfound abilities to speak and move, guided by his animated teddy bear, Maskwa. The story addresses the healthcare challenges faced by Indigenous children, highlighting the significance of Jordan’s Principle in ensuring equal healthcare for First Nations youth. Jordan represents hope and resilience, reflecting Indigenous communities’ broader struggle for justice.

Review Phase for Personnel Targeted (one pre-show and one post-show workshop (60 min. each) will be offered to each participating class. these dynamic theatre workshops will use theatre and creativity to explore themes of standing up for yourself and others, justice, and community care. workshops will take place in the classroom and will be scheduled individually by each school., date to be determined, 60 min, School, in-person)

Informations

Date(s) : Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Time : 10:30 am

Location : Centaur Theatre, 453 Saint Francois Xavier St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2T1

Participation mode : In-person - mainstage show

Registration (partner or AMSFA) : Geordie Theatre

Additional information : a second show has been reserved on Friday, April 11th if there are enough classes registered

Total number of classes or groups: 18
This offer is available in English.

Costs

No cost assumed by the school

A Montréal School for All covers the following costs:

Transportation - Organization and fees

A Montréal School For All

Contact person
Nancy Saltarelli : nancy.saltarelli@education.gouv.qc.ca

Partner: Geordie Theatre and Geordie Theatre School

All partners are committed to respecting the current health measures defined by Public Health and the CNESST in their various activities.

Let’s Go to the Theatre!