I had such a unique privilege today I just had to share. I went to Solar Stage theatre with the Gaffer’s class to see their presentation of "Ali Baba."
Ali Baba
Musical adaptation by William Martyn
and Zenon Skrzypczyk
This musical version of the traditional story takes you into the world of Open Sesame and The Magic Cave. Will Ali Baba escape poverty and will he escape the thieves who guard the cave filled with riches? Watch them all sing and dance to a happy ending! More Info.
AGES: 3 – 10
DATES: Jan 19, 20, 26, 27, Feb 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17
TIMES: 11 am & 2 pm
Please note that Sat Jan 26th, both the 11am and 2pm shows are 70% sold. Sun Jan 27, the 2pm show is 80% sold and Sun Feb 3, the 2pm show is 60% sold.
The theatre, located in North York at 4950 Yonge Street is a tiny gem of a space in the basement of an office tower. It has rows of pillows and a few chairs at the back and caters to kids and school programmes.
It is definitely community theatre, but the actors make it fun for the kids and include some of them in the show itself.
I wish I paid attention to the name of the other school. They had a fairly large special needs class there who were probably middle school age. I am not sure who enjoyed the play more, the 3 and 4 year olds in our rows, the pre-teens across the aisle, or me.
It was such a treat to be on a trip with the Gaffer’s class and she was obviously thrilled to have her mom there, but to get to spend time in a room full of children who exude such innocence and genuine excitement was a great reminder to slow down and appreciate this wonderful time in my child’s life.
Attending a field trip is a wonderful window into your child’s life at school, and how nice you had the opportunity. Last year I was priveledged to be able to attend a field trip for each of my children (Grades 9,8,4 and 1), including a theatre production of an Agatha Christie play, the Calgary Children’s Festival, an art gallery, and a neighboorhood nature walk through the nearby ravine. All were great learning experiences for my children, and for me about my children. I try to go as often as my children want/let me.
sounds like a great day elizabeth. my kids seem to be growing up so fast – it’s nice to cherish those special moments and outings together! thanks for the info on the theatre.
I got to go and see a musical adaptation of 4 Robert Munsch stories with my daughter’s grade one class last year…it was great! The theatre field trips are the best. Walking around potentially losing kids and busy zoos and whatnot…not so much.
Sounds like a perfect day with your perfect Gaffer! Glad you had so much fun.