YPT to Present New Work Created for Infants

Former YPT Artistic Director Maja Ardal returns to Young People's Theatre for their 50th Anniversary Season with aninnovative new work commissioned by YPT and created specifically for infants! Developed from Ardal's original concept, research and theme, this unique work is a collective collaboration by Maja along with Jani Lauzon, Mary Francis Moore, and Julia Tribe. One Thing Leads to Another will be presented in the Studio from February 8 to 21.

As they develop and thrive, babies use all of their senses to learn about the world. In this play, performers engage with YPT's youngest-ever audience using music, enticing visuals, and tactile experiences. The show features the transformation of every-day objects into fantastical phenomena. When the show is over, kids and caregivers can experiment with objects from the play right on the set - to have their own additional play experience.

French theatre-maker Francoise Gerbaulet has noted "I am always deeply surprised by the seriousness of infant spectators. Babies do not understand, they absorb - the sound of voices, the music of words, [...], love, they absorb them all... Babies are ideal spectators".

One Things Leads to Another is sure to engage, stimulate and delight baby and parent or adult companion alike. Participants will sit on mats on the floor enabling adults to interact closely with their infants. YPT has made special arrangements to accommodate parents, with a special stroller station, diaper changing station and a quiet area.

One Thing Leads to Another

Directed by Mary Francis Moore
The Company: Maja Ardal - Performer/Music initiatives; Jani Lauzon - Animation initiatives;
Julia Tribe - Performer/Design initiatives; Mary Francis Moore - Director/Arts Education initiatives; Audrey Dwyer - Performer.

In the Studio Feb. 8 to 21, 2016
Recommended for ages 3 to 12 months, but suitable for up to 24 months

Opening: Monday, February 8 at 2:30 PM

Performances: Sunday to Friday at 9:30 AM & 2:30 PM | View Performance Calendar

Young People's Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto

Tickets: $20 + HST & service charges (for one adult and one infant; additional adult or toddler $10 ea.| Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca | Prices subject to change without notice.

Box Office: 416.862.2222 | For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca

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