Inspiring 10,000 children and teens each year.
A major focus of the Algoma Fall Festival is the delivery of our arts outreach and education program. The Festival of Learning facilitates professional artists interacting and sharing knowledge and expertise with children, teens and learners of all ages through performances, concerts, hands on workshops and master classes. As well students will visit our own cultural sites including the Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site, the Art Gallery of Algoma, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
Stratford Shakespearean Festival - Twelfth Night
October 16-19, 2012
The Stratford Festival performers bring contemporary and classical theatre alive for audiences of all kinds. This year Festival actors will be conducting workshops for students on Shakespeare’s classic Twelfth Night, which will involve activities on subjects such as Shakespeare’s language, and the plot and characters of the play.
To view a study guide for the performance, click here.
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre - Medicine Bear
October 24-26, 2012
A multi-media dance experience Medicine Bear interweaves two stories about the gift and knowledge of traditional medicines to the Iroquois people. Medicine Bear is a dance theatre work for young audiences and weaves into one narrative two traditional Iroquoian stories: how the Bear Clan became known as the “Keeper of the Medicines” and the story of the hunter who discovered the gift of medicines. Medicine Bear shares lessons of respect, spirit, compassion for elders, as well as giving thanks.
Choreographer Santee Smith recalls these stories and is enthusiastic to share them with youth, “My father told me these two powerful and cultural narratives when I was growing up. Providing the opportunity for traditional stories to find relevance within today’s youth population is important to me, especially at this time of ecological crisis.”
To view a study guide for the performance, click here.
www.kahawidance.org
La Bottine Souriante
October 26-27, 2012
La Bottine Souriante is a legend of French Canadian roots music. The group has developed a distinctive sound that successfully fuses tradition with a dash of jazz, salsa and pure Celtic folk. They perform as part of Celtic Colours in Algoma. Three talented musicians will give two in-school performances for all three local school boards.
www.bottinesouriante.com
Norman Foote
October 29-3, 2012
Norman Foote is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and children’s entertainer. His song writing, outrageous props and off beat sense of humour never fails to bring the house down with laughter and applause. He has worked with Disney Records, Shari Lewis, and YTV, and received accolades from the West Coast Music Awards and Parent Choice Awards.
To view a study guide for the performance, click here.
www.normanfoote.com
Famous PEOPLE Players - Rock and Roll Heaven
November 2, 2012
The Famous PEOPLE Players will give performances of their acclaimed show Rock n’ Roll Heaven to local school children. Additionally the troupe will meet and give hands-on advice to local theatre buffs.
www.fpp.org
The Festival of Learning is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
