“I was thoroughly engrossed – what a clever, funny, edgy piece!”
Tessa Mendel, Artistic Director, Halifax Theatre for Young People
BoucheWHACKED! Theatre Collective
in association with The Presentation House Theatre
The Naughty Children’s Bedtime Stories
By Étienne Lepage | Directed & Translated by Jack Paterson
DIGITAL CHALLENGES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEATRE: A NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Eight terrible stories spring from the fertile imaginations two little good-for-nothings who refuse to go to bed. Spooking each other, they make up creepy, fun-filled stories, test boundaries, and explore what’s real and what’s not. 2015 French Language Governor General’s Awards finalist.
Featuring Corina Akeson*, Leanna Brodie*, Art Kitching* and Anthony Santiago* | Stage Managed/ Assistant Directed by Marie Pike
Special thank you to dramaturge Johanna Nutter and Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre.
When: June 4, 2019 | 5:45 PM
Where: Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9
* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.
About the Playwright
ÉTIENNE LEPAGE
Étienne Lepage is a multiple Governor General Award nominated playwright, screenwriter, translator, and transdisciplinary creator. Based in Montreal, his work has been presented across North America and Europe. His other writing includes Rouge Gueule, L’Enclos de l’éléphant, Ainsi parlait.
“I’m not one to believe that theatre for young audiences should set an example. I believe in children’s intelligence, and in their ability to develop deep understanding when faced with a difficult issue.“
Étienne Lepage, Playwright
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