hello, educators!
For 27 years, b current performing arts has produced theatre by and about the Black and Brown diaspora. A beautiful alchemy of traditional storytelling, multi-disciplines, and ground-breaking theatre, b current’s 2017/2018 season is rich with educational opportunities for your school.
student matinee and talkback program.
OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS
Written and Performed by Makambe K Simamba
Directed by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
Dramaturged by Audrey Dwyer
Produced by b current performing arts
“At one point, you’re gonna be the one driving and a police officer is gonna pull you over. Cause they can, so they will. When that happens, what are you gonna do?”
February 26, 2012, Florida. A 17 year old Black boy wearing a hoodie leaves a 7/11 carrying a bag of Skittles and an iced tea. He never makes it home. Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers invites us to enter the world of an infamous teen, relive his last moments, and face the intricacy of his dance into the afterlife.
Developed at the Banff Centre for the Arts Playwright’s Lab in partnerhip with Alberta Theatre Projects as part of their Theatre for Young Audiences focus, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers explores how Black youth negotiate safety in an anti-Black world.
Student matinees include an intimate post-show talkback with the creative team, and an in-depth study guide by request.
Themes and curriculum connections:
English, Drama, Dance, Equity Studies.
Cost: $15/student, 1 free teacher ticket per 20 students.
When:
Student matinees on April 16 and 17 at 11am
Where:
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 ALEXANDER STREET
TORONTO M4Y 1B4
Contact Rania to book.
Written and Performed by Makambe K Simamba
Directed by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
Dramaturged by Audrey Dwyer
Produced by b current performing arts
“At one point, you’re gonna be the one driving and a police officer is gonna pull you over. Cause they can, so they will. When that happens, what are you gonna do?”
February 26, 2012, Florida. A 17 year old Black boy wearing a hoodie leaves a 7/11 carrying a bag of Skittles and an iced tea. He never makes it home. Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers invites us to enter the world of an infamous teen, relive his last moments, and face the intricacy of his dance into the afterlife.
Developed at the Banff Centre for the Arts Playwright’s Lab in partnerhip with Alberta Theatre Projects as part of their Theatre for Young Audiences focus, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers explores how Black youth negotiate safety in an anti-Black world.
Student matinees include an intimate post-show talkback with the creative team, and an in-depth study guide by request.
Themes and curriculum connections:
English, Drama, Dance, Equity Studies.
Cost: $15/student, 1 free teacher ticket per 20 students.
When:
Student matinees on April 16 and 17 at 11am
Where:
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 ALEXANDER STREET
TORONTO M4Y 1B4
Contact Rania to book.
black history month
Consider b current your portal to all activities that will help connect and engage your students to the vibrant history and future of Canada’s Black community. Our menu of offerings include:
Workshops on liberation and inclusion by renowned activist, Rania El Mugammar .
For both students and teachers, Rania is a gifted facilitator with years of experience dealing with basic learning and knowledge around tackling racism head-on and allowing your organization to progress and thrive.
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time
Themes and curriculum connections: Black History Month, bullying, racism, police relations, cultural sensitivity, body awareness, Equity studies, art and culture, community building
Format: we offer a range of formats from keynote presentations suitable for large assemblies to hands on workshops that directly engage participants
Suitable for: grades 6-12, teachers and administration
Contact Rania to discuss.
Artist and performer-led workshops
Contact Rania about possible workshop ideas led by this city’s most celebrated artists, facilitators, poets, dancers, musicians and storytellers.
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time during February 2018
Cost: Sessions range from $200 to $2000 depending on content, duration, number of participants and format, we can work with your budget and your needs to deliver high impact programming
Themes and curriculum connections: Black History Month, English, Drama, Music, Dance
Format: we offer a range of formats from keynote presentations suitable for large assemblies, performances, panels and workshops that directly engage participants.
Suitable for: grades 6-12, teachers and administration
Contact Rania to discuss.
Workshops on liberation and inclusion by renowned activist, Rania El Mugammar .
For both students and teachers, Rania is a gifted facilitator with years of experience dealing with basic learning and knowledge around tackling racism head-on and allowing your organization to progress and thrive.
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time
Themes and curriculum connections: Black History Month, bullying, racism, police relations, cultural sensitivity, body awareness, Equity studies, art and culture, community building
Format: we offer a range of formats from keynote presentations suitable for large assemblies to hands on workshops that directly engage participants
Suitable for: grades 6-12, teachers and administration
Contact Rania to discuss.
Artist and performer-led workshops
Contact Rania about possible workshop ideas led by this city’s most celebrated artists, facilitators, poets, dancers, musicians and storytellers.
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time during February 2018
Cost: Sessions range from $200 to $2000 depending on content, duration, number of participants and format, we can work with your budget and your needs to deliver high impact programming
Themes and curriculum connections: Black History Month, English, Drama, Music, Dance
Format: we offer a range of formats from keynote presentations suitable for large assemblies, performances, panels and workshops that directly engage participants.
Suitable for: grades 6-12, teachers and administration
Contact Rania to discuss.
bento box theatre
Theatre tailor-made to your tastes and needs, just like a bento box. Bento Box Theatre is your organization’s chance to use art as a learning tool. Does your school have a particular issue you want to discuss such as racism, cultural appropriation, islamophobia, or homophobia? You pick the topic. We negotiate a budget that suits your needs. We author a 20-30 minute show based on those themes, followed by a talkback or workshop. Your school can make this intimate amongst a few classes or, to share the load of the budget, invite a few schools to watch the show as well. You choose.
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time during the school year
Cost: $1000-5000 depending on your budget to pay for playwright/actor fees, rehearsals and production
Where: Toured to your school
When: At your school at a mutually decided weekday time during the school year
Cost: $1000-5000 depending on your budget to pay for playwright/actor fees, rehearsals and production
To book any of these education opportunities, contact [email protected]