The Sally Stavro Family Series Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST
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Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST
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Tarragon’s Sally Stavro Family Series
The Sally Stavro Family Series seeks to welcome a new generation of theatregoers to enjoy the world of imagination and play. Tarragon will present exciting, entertaining, and enchanting cultural experiences for families to enjoy and be part of the magic of art!
Tickets are $12 for those 13 and up
Children 12 and under are free but reservations are required
Ni Nagamoon
Created by Nicole Joy-Fraser
October 5, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-9
Ni Nagamoon (Neheyiwak for “my song”) is a First Nation cultural sharing: through storytelling and original hand drum songs, Nicole Joy-Fraser shares her Anishnaabe teachings, based on her journey and reclamation of Indigenous heritage.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Written by Jimmy Blais
November 9, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
This play is about the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades…
Story Drama Suite
Created by Michelle Gram Giesen
December 7, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
In this workshop, we will bring a picture book to life using drama, dance, music, writing, and art exercises. Come ready to play, ask big questions, use your imagination, and be curious!
Lulu
Created by The Walking Griot
February 8, 2025 @ 2pm
Recommended for ages 8-12
Adventure into a world of Caribbean folklore with Lulu as she embarks on a life-altering journey, in the company of Anansi, a mythic trickster.
Paper Creature Making
A Puppetry Workshop from Wren’s Recipes Collective
March 8, 2025 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
In this all-ages, hands-on workshop, learn how to transform a piece of paper into a garden creature - and then puppeteer it!
Blank
Created by AMAVA Collective
April 12, 2025
Recommended for ages 6-10
An interactive comedic play set in the world of Wonder about kids, parents and the rules that get in between, for better or for worse. This show was originally commissioned and supported by Theatre Direct for the Forward March Festival 2024.
The Sally Stavro Family Series seeks to welcome a new generation of theatregoers to enjoy the world of imagination and play. Tarragon will present exciting, entertaining, and enchanting cultural experiences for families to enjoy and be part of the magic of art!
Tickets are $12 for those 13 and up
Children 12 and under are free but reservations are required
Ni Nagamoon
Created by Nicole Joy-Fraser
October 5, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-9
Ni Nagamoon (Neheyiwak for “my song”) is a First Nation cultural sharing: through storytelling and original hand drum songs, Nicole Joy-Fraser shares her Anishnaabe teachings, based on her journey and reclamation of Indigenous heritage.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Written by Jimmy Blais
November 9, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
This play is about the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades…
Story Drama Suite
Created by Michelle Gram Giesen
December 7, 2024 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
In this workshop, we will bring a picture book to life using drama, dance, music, writing, and art exercises. Come ready to play, ask big questions, use your imagination, and be curious!
Lulu
Created by The Walking Griot
February 8, 2025 @ 2pm
Recommended for ages 8-12
Adventure into a world of Caribbean folklore with Lulu as she embarks on a life-altering journey, in the company of Anansi, a mythic trickster.
Paper Creature Making
A Puppetry Workshop from Wren’s Recipes Collective
March 8, 2025 @ 11am
Recommended for ages 5-12
In this all-ages, hands-on workshop, learn how to transform a piece of paper into a garden creature - and then puppeteer it!
Blank
Created by AMAVA Collective
April 12, 2025
Recommended for ages 6-10
An interactive comedic play set in the world of Wonder about kids, parents and the rules that get in between, for better or for worse. This show was originally commissioned and supported by Theatre Direct for the Forward March Festival 2024.
Venue
Near Studio
30 Bridgman Ave
Toronto ON M5R 1X3
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Performance Notes
The Velveteen Rabbit
Written by Jimmy Blais
The Velveteen Rabbit is a play that captures the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades. This introduces a conflict between the comforting, imaginative world with the Velveteen Rabbit and the thrilling digital adventures with Lexa, highlighting the themes of emotional connections and the balance between reality and technology.
Recommended for ages 5-12
Approx. 60 minutes
Written by Jimmy Blais
The Velveteen Rabbit is a play that captures the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades. This introduces a conflict between the comforting, imaginative world with the Velveteen Rabbit and the thrilling digital adventures with Lexa, highlighting the themes of emotional connections and the balance between reality and technology.
Recommended for ages 5-12
Approx. 60 minutes
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This is a general admission performance - the seats are on a first come, first serve basis when you arrive at the venue.
Doors open 1/2 hour prior to start of performance.