Theatre
SUBLIME PHYSICAL COMEDY AND CLOWNING
“The show is a positive experience for students to explore the joys of “The Stage” as well as dance, singing, clowning, mime and more – all playfully woven into a wonderful story.”
— TEACHER, TORONTO
Hurricane Gerty
Grades:
K-6
Audience Maximum:
300
Price per performance:
$630 + gst
Award-winning actress and clown, Edith Tankus, has charmed audiences across North America and Europe. She has studied the Pochinko method of clowning which is steeped in European and Native traditions, then later studied the art of physical theatre at the Jacques Lecoq International School of Theatre in Paris. Her love of clowning has propelled her to create Hurricane Gerty, a charming show for young audiences that blends spontaneous theatrical skill, endearing humour and physical displays of greatness!
Edith describes herself as a Comic Poetess and multi-talented Purveyor of Charm which is aptly put to use in her superbly comic performance as Hurricane Gerty. From Gerty’s dreamy entrance to her gutsy grand finale, our girl Gerty doles out ukulele arias, off-the-wall puppetry, charismatic crowd-control and stupendous feats of spontaneous mirth (all served up with a dollop of European charm) to create a singularly unforgettable theatrical event. Life will never be the same with Hurricane Gerty!
Edith describes herself as a Comic Poetess and multi-talented Purveyor of Charm which is aptly put to use in her superbly comic performance as Hurricane Gerty. From Gerty’s dreamy entrance to her gutsy grand finale, our girl Gerty doles out ukulele arias, off-the-wall puppetry, charismatic crowd-control and stupendous feats of spontaneous mirth (all served up with a dollop of European charm) to create a singularly unforgettable theatrical event. Life will never be the same with Hurricane Gerty!
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- One-person show, the art of the clown
Character Education:
- Courage, perseverance, integrity, responsibility, Striving for a Goal, Taking Risks, Reaching Beyond your Limits
Expectations:
- Understand the use of tone of voice, gestures, and other non-verbal cues to help clarify meaning when describing event and telling stories through drama and dance
- Recognize and name characteristics of drama performances that incorporate various elements of theatre (movement, mime, puppetry, magic, physical comedy)
- Communicate abstract ideas through drama and dance
- Recognize their own talents, strengths, competencies, and accomplishments
- Apply their knowledge of talents, strengths, and competencies to planning and decision-making
Tour Availability:
- October 13-31, 2008, March 2-31 & May 11-June 5, 2009
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage, access to electrical outlets