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Print this document in PDF format* MUCH ADO ABOUT MUNSCHGeorge Brown Theatre School's 19th annual children's show is a new production based on the stories of Canada's own Robert Munsch. Under the direction of Sue Miner, MUCH ADO ABOUT MUNSCH brings to life the characters from some of Munsch's most popular stories: Purple, Green and Yellow; Jonathan Cleaned Up; A Promise is a Promise; The Boy in the Drawer; Moira's Birthday. MUCH ADO ABOUT MUNSCH provides our second year actors-in-training with the invaluable experience of performing for young people while introducing hundreds of Metro students to live theatre. Weekday school shows have already sold out and tickets for the two public shows on December 3rd & 10th go on sale November 3rd. The performance is suitable for children 3 years of age and up. Robert Munsch is one of North America's best-selling children's authors. His books are staples of any child's library. All together they have sold over 30 million copies, and have been translated into over a dozen languages. The stories have been adapted for the stage by director Sue Miner and the cast. Ms Miner is a graduate of The National Theatre School's acting section and has worked both as a freelance director and teacher. She has garnered several Dora nominations, been thrice nominated for the Pauline McGibbon Award for body of work in directing, and touted as one of Toronto's Top-10 theatre artists by NOW Magazine. She has participated in the Tapestry New Opera Works Director's Lab and the Director's Masterclass at the World Stage Festival. Sue teaches at George Brown Theatre School, Sheridan College, and Theatre Ontario. The creative team also includes: Robin Fisher (set and costumes); Michelle Ramsay (lighting); Robert McCollum (choreography) and John Rigzin Tute (music). WHAT: MUCH ADO ABOUT MUNSCH directed by Sue Miner WHERE: Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle on the campus of U of T WHEN: Public shows: Saturdays Dec. 3 & Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. TICKETS: $12.00 general admission ($5.00 for groups of 20 or more) BOX OFFICE: U of T TIX 416 978-8849 or www.uofttix.ca -30- Download the poster Media contacts:
About George Brown CollegeToronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers 148 full-time and 1,600 continuing education programs across a wide variety of professions to a student body of approximately 63,000 (including those enrolled in full-time, part-time and continuing education programs). Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees. -30- For more information, please contact: Paul Zanettos Return to: News Releases - George Brown College View also: Latest News at George Brown College Upcoming Events at George Brown College
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