Teacher Resources

Each year, YPT serves over 80,000 students and teachers, working closely with local school boards to ensure every play we present has strong connections to the NEW Ontario Curriculum and to Character Development.

We offer a wide variety of teaching resources designed to support you in the classroom, including professional development, teacher/student workshops, comprehensive study guides, subsidized programmes, and Teacher Preview evenings.

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Study Guides

A comprehensive Study Guide for each production is available online. The Guide is designed to highlight learning expectations, provide information about the content and form of the play, stimulate pre- and post-show discussion, and provide drama and music activities to complement your curriculum. You can access the Study Guides for present productions as they become available on our website, and/or consult the past season’s guides.

2012-13 SEASON If having difficulty downloading the study guide, please right-click and save the it to your desktop.


I on the Sky Study Guide	Cinderella (a RATical retelling) Study Guide	Binti's Journey Study Guide	Here to Hear Study Guide


The power of Harriet! Study Guide	The Cat Came Back Study Guide	Blue Planet Study Guide	La Fugue Study Guide

2011-12 SEASON If having difficulty downloading the study guide, please right-click and save the it to your desktop.


The Studio Study Guide	Seussical Study Guide	Would You Say the Name of This Play? (nggrfg) Study Guide	The Great Mountain Study Guide


The Neverending Story Study Guide	Jack and the Giantbeanstalk Study Guide	Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest Study Guide	BAOBAB Study Guide

2010-11 SEASON


The Invisible Girl Study Guide	Routes Study Guide	A Year With Frog and Toad Study Guide	The Big League Study Guide


Alice in Wonderland Study Guide	i think i can Study Guide	As You Puppet Study Guide	The Shape of a Girl Study Guide

Teacher Preview Evenings

At special Teacher Preview evenings, we offer complimentary tickets to teachers to provide a sneak-peek at selected productions throughout the season. The evening includes a panel discussion with members of the creative team and experts in the field. Join us for a great night of superb theatre, fascinating discussion and light refreshments.

Teacher Preview evenings are as follows:

Cinderella
Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 7:00 pm

The Power of Harriet T!
Wed. Feb. 6, 2013 7:00 pm

Blue Planet
Wed. Apr. 10, 2013 7:00 pm

Please note that the panel discussion and refreshments are prior to the 7pm performance start time. Doors open at 5:30pm; reception. Space is limited; be sure to book early by calling 416.862.2222.

Q & A Sessions and Tools of the Trade Presentations

Following most performances there is a Question and Answer session or a Tools of the Trade presentation to deepen students’ understanding of the subject of the play or the dramatic process. The Q & A gives your students an opportunity to ask the actors and/or the Educational Services staff about the production. Tools of the Trade demonstrates how costume, set, or prop pieces are built and how special sound and lighting effects are produced – a fascinating look at the backstage world.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

For a nominal per student fee, we offer behind-the-scenes tours and workshops for students. A Behind-the-Scenes Tour involves a visit to our wardrobe, prop and set shops, a bird’s eye-view from the lighting booth, and a chat with our staff about backstage action. You may book a “Tour for a Toonie” following afternoon shows ($2 per student).* Interactive Workshops are especially designed for your students and can be held onsite or at your school. We offer a wide variety of theatrical exploration including acting, prop-making, costume and set design, sound effects, playwriting and forum theatre workshops. Fees vary depending on class size, location, duration and content.

*some restrictions apply

Subsidized Programs

YPT offers subsidized tickets to qualifying schools through our Community Connections programming. It is only with the generous support of Great West Life, London Life & Canada Life, CIBC Children’s Foundation and an anonymous donor that this program is made possible.

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Subsidized Transportation for Qualifying Schools

If your school hasn’t attended performances at YPT in two or more years, ask us about our transportation subsidy, funded by the ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL (applicable on bus or public transit). Funding is limited. Group booking minimum: 20 students. Call 416.862.2222.

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