Geordie Productions’ winter highlights: Once Upon a Home and Thrice upon a time…

Montreal, December 21, 2009 – Geordie Productions is delighted to present two exuberant plays to thrill Montreal children and their families this winter:

ONCE UPON A HOME | Centaur Theatre Children’s Series | Saturday, January 16, 2010

Written by Amanda Kellock, from the writings of students at: FACE, St-Gabriel’s, Willingdon, Coronation and Karonhiahonha schools. Directed by Amanda Kellock. Designed by: Ana Cappelluto and Troy Slocum. Featuring: Jimmy Blais, Vanessa Schmit-Craan and Antoine Yared.

What does "Home" mean to you? Last year, Geordie posed this question to elementary-school students from 5 different schools in and around Montreal, as part of a collaborative creation process called “From You to Us to You”. With their stories, words, and drawings, the Geordie team created a fresh new play to bring back To You. Through songs, stories and a lot of make-believe, discover some of the many diverse ideas children have of Home.

Since September 2009, Once Upon a Home has traveled all across Quebec as part of Geordie’s School Tour. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch a public performance here in Montreal!

Box Office: (514) 288-3161 | Centaur Theatre, 453 St. François-Xavier | Tickets: $6 - $8 | Recommended for ages 4 - 12

THRICE UPON A TIME… | Geordie’s Mainstage Series | January 29 – February 7, 2010

Written by Jacqueline Gosselin. Directed by by Jacqueline Gosselin and Robert Dion.

Produced by DynamO Théâtre. Costume and prop design: Pierre-Étienne Locas. Music: Jean-François Pednô. Lighting: Erwann Bernard. Make-up: Suzanne Trépanier. Puppet design: Marie-Michèle Mailloux. Cast: Hugues Sarra-Bournet, Andréanne Joubert,

and Jean-François Guilbault

Montreal’s award-winning Theatre of Acrobatic Movement returns from its international tour to perform on Geordie’s Mainstage! While stranded on a mysterious island, a young boy encounters an outlandish creature who sends him on a mission to defeat an evil witch. This modern-day fairytale draws on familiar and foreign legends - from Grimm's fairytale "Hansel and Gretel" to William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" to traditional Chinese opera stage combat - while seamlessly blending heart-stopping acrobatics with a live musical soundscape.

Box Office: (514) 845-9810 |McGill’s Moyse Hall | 853 Sherbrooke St. West | Tickets $13.50 - $16 | For age 7+ and adults

About Geordie Productions: Geordie is a professional theatre company that has presented live English-language theatre for young audiences for over twenty-five years. Based in Montreal, Geordie’s School Tour travels extensively from the Far North to all across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes, bringing many communities their only opportunity to see live theatre. Geordie's Mainstage Series presents both well-loved classics and exciting new work by contemporary Canadian playwrights to families and school groups in downtown Montreal.

Don't miss A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Geordie's Mainstage, now playing until Sunday, December 20th

** SPECIAL UPDATE **

December 10, 2009

************ EXTRA PERFORMANCES ADDED! ************

A Christmas Carol | By Charles Dickens | Adaptation by Alexandria Haber
Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming | Set & Lights by Ana Cappelluto | Costumes by James Lavoie

It's Christmas Eve on a dark Victorian night and the wealthy miser Mr. Scrooge is haunted by a series of ghosts who show him the inevitable consequences of his selfish ways, if he doesn't change. As the bell in the clock-tower rings, Scrooge is taken on an unforgettable journey into his past, present and future that will help him discover the true spirit of the holidays and open his heart to love.

PERFORMANCES REMAINING:
Friday, Dec. 11 at 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4pm
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1pm & 4pm
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES: Saturday Dec 19 at 4pm & Sunday Dec 20 at 1pm

TICKETS: $20 Adults / $18 Senior or Student / $15 Child (14 & under) / Group rates available
=> Subscribe to the season! Tickets as little as $13 when purchased as part of a package!
VENUE: D.B. Clarke Theatre, Concordia's Hall Building| 1455 de Maisonneuve W, Montreal
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Children age 7+ and adults of all ages
SHOW'S RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes plus intermission

BOX OFFICE and INFORMATION: (514) 845-9810 or purchase online

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Geordie Productions presents a holiday treat for the whole family

A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Alexandria Haber | Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
December 4 – 18th at the D.B. Clarke Theatre

November 12, 2009 (MONTREAL) – Geordie Productions is proud to bring Montrealers a new theatrical adaptation of the classic holiday favourite, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Alexandria Haber, and in co-production with Concordia University's Department of Theatre, this sophisticated production – and largest of the company's history - will be presented on Geordie's Mainstage at the D.B. Clarke Theatre from December 4th to 18th.

In keeping with the season's theme, "Theatre for all audiences", A Christmas Carol will welcome audiences of all ages, with or without accompanying children (minimum recommended age is 7 years). Explains Artistic Director, Dean Patrick Fleming: "Great stories of the past, present and future have one thing in common: they are inclusive of everyone. Should great theatre not be the same?"

It's Christmas Eve on a dark Victorian night and the wealthy miser Mr. Scrooge is haunted by a series of ghosts who show him the inevitable consequences of his selfish ways, if he doesn't change. As the bell in the clock-tower rings, Scrooge is taken on an unforgettable journey into his past, present and future that will help him discover the true spirit of the holidays and open his heart to love.

Under the direction of Dean Patrick Fleming, Geordie's team of prominent and award-winning actors and designers interpret Charles Dickens' timeless story with the spectacular creativity you've come to expect with acclaimed past productions such as The Little Prince, Alice Through the Looking Glass and The Jungle Book.

The elegance of the Victorian era is captured with a sophisticated set & lighting design by Ana Cappelluto, period costumes by James Lavoie, sound design by Jesse Ash and choreography by Robin Hendersen.

David Francis, fresh from his role in Inherit the Wind (Segal Centre) plays Scrooge, with an ensemble cast consisting of Leni Parker (Inherit the Wind, Segal Centre), Michel Perron (In Piazza San Domenico, Centaur Theatre), Owen Clark, Callahan Conner, Shannon Hamilton, Imogen Haworth, Christopher Hicks, Bryan Libero, Charlotte Rogers, Nicholas Santillo, and Emily Skahan.

Geordie Productions is a professional theatre company that has presented theatre for young audiences in Montreal and across Eastern Canada for over 25 years. Through Geordie's Mainstage Series – large-scale productions for family and school audiences in downtown Montreal – and Geordie's School Tour, which annually travels over 27,000km, Geordie touches the imagination of more than 80,000 audience members each year.

Geordie Productions seeks children to play the role of Tiny Tim in upcoming production of A Christmas Carol

November 2, 2009 (MONTREAL) - Geordie Productions has launched its search for children to play the role of Tiny Tim in its upcoming Mainstage production of A Christmas Carol, premiering at the D.B. Clarke Theatre from December 4th - December 18th, 2009.

This unique, non-remunerated opportunity to appear on-stage in a professional production is open to children age 7 - 11 of all race and gender. No acting experience necessary! There are no prior rehearsals for the selected participants, but they will be required to arrive one hour prior to their performance time and will be guided throughout duration of the performance by members of the company.

This large-scale adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday classic is presented by Geordie in its Montreal Mainstage Series that has included such acclaimed productions as: The Little Prince, The Jungle Book and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Adapted by Alexandria Haber, directed by Dean Patrick Fleming and with 12 adult actors and a team of award-winning designers and choreographer, Geordie's A Christmas Carol is set be THE holiday event for all ages.

To apply to be Tiny Tim, Bob Crachit's frail but generous and loving son who helps Scrooge learn the true meaning of the holidays, applicants are asked to submit:
· a recent head-to-toe photo
· a short letter telling us what's the best gift you've ever received or given someone and why?

Complete application forms and details are available from Geordie's website: www.geordie.ca. Up to 26 applicants will be selected based on creativity and enthusiasm of their responses, as well as applicant's physical size and availability. Geordie Productions is committed to equality.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 20th. Entries can be sent by email to auditions@geordie.ca; or mailed to Geordie Productions, 4001 Berri, Suite #103, Montreal, QC (H2L 4H2). Selected participants will be announced on November 25th, 2009.

Geordie Productions is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association. A Christmas Carol is a co-production with Concordia University's Department of Theatre.