We present inspiring and creative plays for children aged 5 to 15 in schools, theatres and other venues. We ensure that our performances, theatre school and classroom programs are affordable for all children regardless of their socio-economic status or situation.
Throughout our 35 year history, over 2 million students, teachers and families have seen our productions. We regularly perform in schools across Ontario, and frequently tour to theatres in London, Toronto and Orangeville and festivals in Ottawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary. Our award-winning plays have toured as far away as England and Japan. The name for the company is inspired by one of Canada’s oldest carousels in nearby Port Dalhousie where you can still take a ride for just a nickel.
Our Season - 2007/2008
Bluenose by Emil Sher
For families and children aged 5 to 12.
Public Performances:
November 10, 2007, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
March 29, 2008, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Public performances at
Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre, Box Office 905-682-8326 Ext. 26
Tickets on sale now $10 each for students and adults
Ratt, Spatt and Knat are three red-nosed pirate clowns on their way to the island Pakamula. They cast their nets and capture a strange woman. Her name is Ku, and her nose is blue. Blue is not right, blue is not normal. Ku is neither right nor normal. As the Shark de Triomphe sails relentlessly towards Pakamula, the pirates have to figure out if their wrongs trump Ku’s rights.
Bluenose is a lighthearted romp on the high seas with clown pirates and physical humor that explores issues of prejudice and tolerance.
The Big League by James Durham
For families and students aged 8 to 15.
Public Performances:
January 26, 2008, 11 a.m.
April 5, 2008, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Public performances at
Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre, Box Office 905-682-8326 Ext. 26
Tickets on sale now $10 each for students and adults
Let’s make two assumptions. One, organized sports encourage teamwork and allow children to make friends. Two, good parenting requires us to encourage our child to succeed. Now, let’s take those assumptions, throw them in a dynamic, physical show about three young players trying to make a Triple A hockey team, and see what we find out. In The Big League, Tommy crosses the line with his friends during try-outs. In order to win them back, he has to face off with his dad. Can he just play the game he loves with his friends, or should he keep trying to make it to The Big League?
The Big League is a rich exploration of friends, family, passions and dreams. The children in the story are empowered to solve their own problems, and in doing so, rebalance their relationships.
George and Martha by Linda Carson, based on the books by James Marshall
For families and children aged 5 to 12.
Touring to the Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival from March 2nd-9th, 2008
No public performances in St. Catharines
George and Martha are two wonderful characters who really are best friends. However, as close as they are, George and Martha sometimes have misunderstandings, or poor communication, or do things that make each other angry. Luckily for them, they always seem to find a way to solve their conflicts and remember that their friendship comes first.
George and Martha is accompanied by live clarinet music and includes stories from all seven George & Martha books. Carousel Players is delighted to be participating in the Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival for the first time.
