H. Hardcastle School in Edam and Glaslyn Central School are two stops on Persephone Theatre's SaskTel Youth Tour in March.
The Secret Life of the Octopus by Clem Martini and Wrecked by Chris Craddock will be presented to Glaslyn students Thursday, March 10 and Edam students Friday, March 11. Performances are at 9:10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The plays are being presented in support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Culture on the Go pilot project.
The Secret Life of the Octopus is full of puppets and imagination. When Leah and Willis are forced to serve their detentions in the school's gloomy science room, they reluctantly meet and then become attached to the mysterious eight-legged occupant of the corner aquarium.
Framed by Lye and Buddy's attempts to put together a video on the subject of substance abuse for a local contest, Wrecked shows the topic from the points of view of all involved. Craddock is a playwright who knows how to speak to teens and pulls no punches.
Persephone Theatre will present 72 performances in 44 communities across the province, reaching more than 12,000 young people.
Culture on the Go grants help make it possible for Saskatchewan artists to further their careers and share their art, music or performances with people in our province and beyond. The pilot program gives people everywhere the opportunity to better appreciate the fine work of Saskatchewan artists and gives more insight into Saskatchewan's strong and vibrant culture.
