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Tree Boy

Age Range: 6 & Up | Grade Range: Grades 3-6 | Touring August 2017 – June 2018

Meet Enviro-Man…

“What would David Suzuki do?”

Avery will never be the same. He recently learned about climate change at school and the negative effects on the planet, so how could he be? How could his family and the rest of the world just go about their days as if the polar bears weren’t dying and the polar icebergs weren’t melting, or ice caps, or whatever! There were so many things to worry about and so many facts to remember and precautions that should be taken to save the planet. When Avery finds out his father, his very own father, is going to chop down a tree in their backyard to enlarge the driveway he realizes there is no time like the present to stand up for what he believes in.

Avery holds his first protest in the tree house attached to the tree and won’t come down until his father changes his mind. Between his family’s frustration with his behaviour (and stealing of their ‘needless’ appliances), Avery’s best friend wanting to give up and play soccer and the scary noises at night this is one fun, educational comedy. An excellent way to start and continue conversations about these important topics, and how we can find a lifestyle that allows for environmental sustainability without having to resort to tree house living!

Curriculum Connections: Languages, The Arts, Social Studies, Science & Technology

Character Education Connections: Persistence, Self-Advocacy, Resilience, Confidence, Leadership, conviction

Themes: Climate Change, Recycling, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Advocacy, Self Awareness

This production includes:

* Educational Package * Talkbacks * Promotional Package

For pricing and booking information fill out this form:

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* We’ve had the pleasure of performing for over 30 School Boards across Ontario such as:

TDSB, TCDSB, UGDSB, WCDSB, HCDSB, HDSB, PDSB, DPCDSB, DSBN, SCDSB, RSB, GEDSB, DSBNE, KPRDSB, TLDSB, OACS, NNCDSB, TVDSB, YCDSB, HWDSB, YDSB, YCDSB, DDSB, OCDSB, DCDSB, PVNCCDSB, ALCDSB, HSCDSB, KPRDSB, BHNCDSB, LKDSB & MORE!

Some of the Venues we perform for…

Tree Boy

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Tree Boy

Age Range: 6 & Up | Grade Range: Grades 3-6 | Touring August 2017 – June 2018

Meet Enviro-Man…

“What would David Suzuki do?”

This production includes:

* Educational Package * Talkbacks * Promotional Package

For pricing and booking information fill out this form:

Book Now!

* We’ve had the pleasure of performing for over 30 School Boards across Ontario such as:

TDSB, TCDSB, UGDSB, WCDSB, HCDSB, HDSB, PDSB, DPCDSB, DSBN, SCDSB, RSB, GEDSB, DSBNE, KPRDSB, TLDSB, OACS, NNCDSB, TVDSB, YCDSB, HWDSB, YDSB, YCDSB, DDSB, OCDSB, DCDSB, PVNCCDSB, ALCDSB, HSCDSB, KPRDSB, BHNCDSB, LKDSB & MORE!

Some of the Venues we perform for…

“We SOLD OUT your 2nd show with us the morning after your premier!!”

“This has to be hands down the easiest thing I’ve done with the Festival so far! Invoices, images and contract info all in one swoop! THANK YOU!”

“I liked the play and found it very current. The actors were great with the students during the Q&A!”

“Such a good performance. All teachers agree!”

“The kids truly loved the interactive nature of the performance! they were able to 'talk' to the characters, and really feel like they were involved.”

“The set up and take down was very smooth, with great organization and time management skills on your end. The team was super flexible with our new space and was able to adjust on the spot.”

“WELL DONE! I have never seen a play in school like this before!”

“I can't wait to have this play back again in the Fall, it literally covers every topic in my Gender Studies class!”

“I hope that we can continue to have performances like that come to Ross in the future!”

“"A number of kids asked me to contact the actors and tell them how much they loved the performance." ”

“The students were really engaged and enjoyed the characters and their interactive approach with the audience”

“I am so impressed that you kept them engaged from beginning to end. They were in a made up world with you for the entire show!”

“Your group is positive and upbeat, and a very professional and polished delivery. Thank you!!”

“I didn't get to see The Balloon Tree at our school, but my staff loved it so much they said to get whatever you have for next year, so we'll take both shows!”

“The GSA enjoyed it! They liked the surprise role reversal and that the macho guy ended up coming out. Also they found the ending surprising but realalistic.”

“The theme was something easily relatable and yet opened up a lot of dialogue around many different forms of oppressions. It did inspire other art projects to happen this year with the hope of encouraging social change.”

“The company is very compact, easy to load-in, set-up, perform and load-out. The timing for audience interaction kept the audience engaged.”

“It was funny & interactive, I love how my kids got to play along!”

“"Actors were phenomenal. They played their roles but also knew how to handle small children. E.g. I will pick someone who is sitting quietly with their hand up." ”

“All aspects were well done. Communication was excellent between myself and TBD Theatre. I knew exactly what was expected and all the details. There were no surprises!”

“We are so excited 'The Balloon Tree' is already SOLD OUT! It is the only TYA production we have sold out with this season!”

“I am SO glad I brought my family to see it, we can't wait to see the next Halloween show!”

“Always awesome - very talented actors and the children enjoyed the show immensely!”

“Fantastic group to work with!”

““Wow, you guys really are the full package, it is so easy to host you! You even set up the chairs for our teachers to sit in, just incredible!!” ”

“We have never had such a positive reaction from students to a theatre production. That was incredible!”

“Attended "Alexander..." last spring in Gravenhurst with our school and just saw "The Balloon Tree" in Huntsville. AWESOME acting, great audience participation and great way to introduce theater to young people!”

“"Very organized, communicated consistently, very professional and polite. Set up and take down were quick; all performers were kind and patient with the kids! We will absolutely work with you again!"”

“It's a complete package! Set-up and tear-down were timely, tidy, and easy-going.”

“ I want to chat about 2017 - you are definitely coming back here!”

“50 minutes of theatre time with this age is tough to pull off and you guys did it in spades.”

“What a FANTASTIC event yesterday! Please extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the rest of the TBD cast & crew! ”

“I have heard a lot of great feedback from staff, that their students enjoyed it and that they, themselves, also enjoyed and thought it was a very valuable lesson/message.”

“Everything proceeds very smoothly; from booking to marketing, from arrival of group to set up to take down and the wonderful performance in between! I especially liked the Q&A afterwards, it complemented the program very nicely.”

“That was incredible. Watching our students laugh and stay focused for an hour long performance about depression and suicide was amazing to watch. What are you guys doing next year- we'll take it!”

“Members of 'TBD Theatre Co.' wowed the young crowd at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts' Cookies and Kids Theatre this past Sunday as they packed five Robert Munsch children's stories into one fun-filled presentation.”

“Keep maintaining the amazing quality of the performance and the performers!”

“After the play, in the question and answer period, they explored how the boys could have reacted differently in situations. This was excellent, especially when the student went up from the audience.”

“I was so pleased by the reception 'A Long Long Journey into Spring' received – I think it worked very well! A great crowd and the kids were very engaged! I thought the timing was perfect & set a lot of fun. Great working with you – will definitely be in touch for the summer show!”

““The show was amazing, the kids loved it. Actually, the best way to describe how good it was is by saying not one student got up for a bathroom break- now that is saying something!” ”

“This was my daughter's first theatre experience, what a fantastic show for her to see! ”

“My class really enjoyed the play. They especially liked the "non expected" ending. ”

“The conversations this production started in classes about acceptance was invaluable. Great show!”

“The authenticity of the interaction was incredible. Being a part of the production energized the students and made them feel great. I can honestly say I have never seen anything as good as this in a school!”

““We really appreciated the educational package of materials you sent in advance, that is always so helpful for our teachers- thank you!””

““Our students were enchanted right from the moment you came out until the end of the play!””

“Kids are stilling talking about the play!! Thanks again!”

“From start to finish the children were immersed in the story, the characters, the humour and the music.”

“Very organized, professional and prompt.”

“The performers were very likeable and interacted really well with kids.”

“My class really enjoyed the performance. We were engaged with the characters and the students felt like they were part of the play. My students loved the sword fight.”