Two Tricksters Find Friendship Live Reading with authors Elder Johnny Aitken and Jess Willows

Saturday Dec 13, 3:00pm-4:30pm, FREE to register

Hosted by The Play Theatre Studio

Story Theatre welcomes authors Elder Johnny Aitken and Jess Willows of the new children's book Two Tricksters Find Friendship for a live reading for local Victoria families! In partnership with Orca Books, hosted at The Play Theatre Studio! (#108 - 561 Johnson Street). 

At this FREE event in downtown Victoria, families will experience the fun and joy of live storytelling (with a little help from Raven puppet!?) The book Two Tricksters Find Friendship by Elder Johnny Aitken and Jess Willows will be on sale as a perfect holiday gift that uplifts Indigenous stories and artists. After the event, consider supporting the local and/or BIPOC- owned Victoria businesses and restaurants in the downtown area. 

All ages welcome. Attendance is free to the public with registration, donations are welcomed. Space is limited! 

CLOUD TIME for babies (0-4 ) and their caregivers

Sunday December 14 , 9:45am-12:00pm

Hosted at Heart and Hands Health Collective / Green Muse Herbs (2612 Quadra Street)

Magical performances from The Play Theatre’s Erica Petty (theatre and dance), Guest Artist, Anna Bigland-Pritchard (music and soundscapes), Story Theatre (storybook time) & JUST ANNOUNCED - Plenty Collective (Pop-Up Free Store for babies & kids)

  • ***Please note masks are mandatory for this special event

  • Pay-what-you-can (or free), suggested sliding scale provided

  • No one will be turned away due to lack of funds

  • Reserve your spot at HERE or email info@theplaytheatre.com

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FOOD DRIVE in support of Community Food Support Victoria

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to the Dec 14 event to participate in Heart and Hands Health Collective’s fundraiser for Community Food Support Victoria. “Community Food Support Victoria is a group of dedicated volunteers who acknowledge that COVID-19 has only exacerbated existing food insecurity and inequality within our community. We aim to support folks in accessing food while making the process as barrier free as possible. Everyone in the community deserves access to healthy food”.

STORY THEATRE COMPANY is a registered non-profit society and theatre for young audiences company based in Victoria, BC (Unceded Lək̓wəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories). For 45 years, Story Theatre has been inspiring imagination, fostering belonging, and enhancing education with a mandate to create and tour theatre productions for young people that enhance and complement their learning experiences. CRA Registered charity 898928296RR0001.

Currently, the company commissions new plays written by Canadian playwrights with vibrant and diverse perspectives, who through stories, want to encourage children to be leaders of change.

STORY THEATRE’S MAIN ACTIVITIES

  • Producing theatre that tours to elementary schools and public spaces (for youth ages 5-12)

  • Producing theatre for the very young (for babies and children, ages 0-2 & 3-5)

  • Programming drama workshops and classroom residencies for educators and youth

  • Commissioning new plays for development and touring

  • Providing mentorship, residency, & training opportunities for QT2BIPOC and disabled artists through free arts program Creator Crew

  • Providing leadership opportunities for QT2BIPOC and disabled teens through Creator Crew Youth Jury

ACCESS: We tour our work to schools and public spaces in order to provide high-quality arts experiences in a format that is accessible for a wide-range of children in BC. 

EDUCATION: We use the familiar content and style of improvisation and narrative-based storytelling in our productions. In the company's 40 year history, folk tales, fables, and classic literature were used to encourage enthusiasm for one's own reading, writing, and oral storytelling abilities.  We now commission new works by Canadian playwrights with vibrant perspectives.​

PARTICIPATION: Children learn through movement and play, which is why our productions encourage audience participation and building skills together. Story lives in all of us - and we are all a part of the show.

Let us help you find your own story.

You can do it, too!

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