Young People's Theatre to Open 2017-18 Season with UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME: SHARRON'S CABARET FOR KIDS

Young People's Theatre (YPT) will kick off its 52nd Season with the World Premiere of Unapologetically Me: Sharron's Cabaret for Kids, by highly acclaimed, award-winning stage, film and television performer, SharRon Matthews! This life-affirming, confidence-building show will be presented in The Studio, October 2nd to 21st.

Unapologetically Me seamlessly integrates contemporary songs with Sharron's true stories of growing up, facing fears and learning self-acceptance. Sharron uses her skill as a performer, combined with her natural warmth and effervescence, to rapidly build a rapport with each audience member, encouraging them to shake off the haters and celebrate the power of being their true self.

After starting school, Sharron quickly comes to the conclusion that she's different from the other kids. When she's called hurtful names, anxiety starts to creep in, making her feel that she can't be herself. Through an hour of pop, rock, funk and story, Sharron actively engages with her audience to relate how she faced her fears, overcame anxiety and ultimately learned self-acceptance. It's a unique theatrical experience that's sure to delight kids and adults alike. View a sneak-peek of Sharron in action in a workshop with students from Sprucecourt Public School in Toronto here.

When asked what she hoped young audiences will take away from this show, Sharron replied, "I hope that when they come to the cabaret, kids and their guardians, whether it be a teacher, a relative, a friend or a parent, will see that they have the power to find their voice, tell their tale, speak their mind and love and accept themselves just the way they are. You are beautiful right now!"

IF YOU GO:

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME: SHARRON'S CABARET FOR KIDS
Created and Performed by SharRon Matthews | Produced by SharRon Matthews
WORLD PREMIERE!
IN THE STUDIO OCT. 2-21, 2017 | RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 9-11
Runs approximately 50 minutes
Media Opening: Thursday, October 5 at 12:45PM
Community Opening: Friday, October 6 at 7PM
Performances: Oct. 2 & 16 at 12:45PM | Oct. 3, 5, 12, 17 & 19 at 10:15AM & 12:45PM | Oct. 4, 11 & 18 at 10:15AM | Oct. 10 at 12:45PM | Oct. 15 at 2:30PM | Oct. 21 at 7PM
Schedule: www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca/shows-tickets/unapologetically-sharrons-cabaret-kids
Young People's Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $19-$24, HST & service charges extra | | Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 x2 | For more information, visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca

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