Performing Arts in Schools
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- Aytahn Ross (AB): Professor Wow & The Invisible World of Science (K-12) - Touring Sept 16-29, 2025
- Green Thumb Theatre (BC): The Shape of a Girl By Joan MacLeod (Grades 8-12) - Touring Oct 14-24, 2025
- Sitruc James (SK): Making Bullying Disappear (K-12) - Touring Oct 15-Nov 4, 2025
In 2024/25, the School Touring Program offered in-person presentations involving the following disciplines: Haida and Squamish Storytelling, Issue-Based Theatre for Middle Years and High School audiences, 1-day Hip Hop Dance Residencies, and Theatre. The total audience numbers were approximately 16,927 students and teachers. There were four tours, involving 56 schools and travelling to 35 communities throughout the province. Lead teachers in each school contributed approximately 96 non-classroom hours to coordinate these presentations.
Member arts councils, schools from rural, urban, reserve schools, and school divisions are all eligible to book. Block booking helps to lower the performance fee as travel expenses are amortized over two or more weeks. Schools pay a $50 annual associate member fee when they book, and a $10 fee is added to the price of each presentation.
This is possible because of a dedicated network of volunteers committed to making culture an integral part of Saskatchewan community life, and vital funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries, SaskCulture, and Canadian Heritage.
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TESTIMONIALS:
- “Great quality art with curriculum connections. Appreciate the variety of presentations offered over time that connect to the curriculum in different ways. Topics within the broad realm of honouring diversity, cooperation, and character education are always appreciated.” – Traditions Elementary School, Warman
- “These shows allow students exposure to a multitude of World views and many different art experiences. These shows are valuable learning opportunities for our students.” – Watrous Elementary and Winston High Schools, Watrous
- “The quality of the performances that OSAC offers is top notch. I appreciate that curriculum connections are presented in the study guide for ease of incorporation into daily lesson planning. The Swift Current Arts Council assisted financially with this presentation.” – Maverick School, Swift Current