Get Stuffed on Tour

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Written by Alexis Diamond
Composed by Richard Payne
Presented by Tapestry & Words in Motion

Spring 2010 in Northern Ontario

Zach enters his school cafeteria hungry, but quickly finds out that today is not just another day at school.

Director

Emma Tibaldo

Music Director

Wayne Strongman

Set & Costume Design

Beth Kates

Developed in association with Canadian Diabetes Association

Provincal Tour supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation

With sponsorship from the Ministry of Health Promotion

and Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc.

Get Stuffed is a comic opera about serious decisions. The production features vocalizing vegetables along with a big helping of other opinionated edible characters, all competing to influence Zach’s daily diet. A new Canadian opera for young audiences, Get Stuffed is co-produced by Tapestry and Words in Motion, and has been developed in association with The Canadian Diabetes Association. After preview performances in the GTA in fall 2008, the opera premiered and toured southern Ontario beginning in spring 2009. This new work focuses on encouraging youth to make wholesome dietary choices.

Written for 5 singing actors and 2 musicians, Get Stuffed is intended for family audiences and touring to schools. Set in the school cafeteria, Get Stuffed promotes environmentally-friendly, healthy food choices inspired by the Canada Food Guide, with special prominence for fruits and vegetables grown in Ontario. The dramatic conflict revolves around the daily dilemma: What shall I eat today? With a libretto that includes foods representative of Canada’s ethnic diversity this opera will be a feast for young ears, eyes, minds.

2010 Spring Tour

Dates TBA: Northern Ontario
Accepting Inquiries

Performance Logistics

Recommended for Grades: 1-6
Audience Maximum: 250 (within a standard gymnasium)

Technical Requirements

Large open area or stage (minimum 20′ x 30′)
Access to A/C power for electric piano and bass guitar.

For more information about Get Stuffed or to book a performance at your school please contact Amber Ebert, Outreach & Education Manager, Tapestry 416.537.6066 x224 or education@tapestrynewopera.com