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The Travelling Stage

Now celebrating our 22nd season, The Travelling Stage offers students an opportunity to participate in dance, drama and music workshops alongside established performing artists. This past year alone, we worked with over 1 million students. The Travelling Stage is well established in over 5000 schools and childcare centres across North America and works with families worldwide. In addition to school boards, we work in partnership with the YMCA, the Girl Guides of Canada, the Boys and Girls Club, Daytrippers Children’s Charity and the Digital Human Library. We believe that everyone has innate creativity and whether working with a young child or someone looking to enter the field professionally, we approach all of our classes with energy, enthusiasm and fun!

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The Travelling Stage is an arts education company, offering students and teachers an opportunity to participate in dynamic workshops alongside established guest artists and instructors. In the past year alone, The Travelling Stage has worked with hundreds of thousands of students and teachers all over Ontario.  Their programs were created to support school curriculum, to inspire students to strive for excellence, to increase self-esteem and to cultivate an appreciation for the performing arts.

The Travelling Stage works in educational partnership with the TDSB and is a special service provider for 9 other boards across Ontario.  They are also a special service provider for the YMCA.

Highlights:

The Travelling Stage works in partnership with Mirvish Productions.

The Travelling Stage was nominated for the 2018 Premier’s Award of Excellence through the Ontario Arts Council.

Services Offered:

• In School Dance & Drama Workshops and Programming for FDK-Grade 12
• Lunchtime & After School Dance & Drama Clubs
• Montessori & Child Care Arts Enrichment Programming
• Musical Theatre, Drama and Production Programs at our Whitby Studios for young performers aged 5-16
• Musical Theatre & Stage Intensives, in partnership with Mirvish, for young performers aged 12-16 at Mirvish Facilities in Toronto.

Toni Grates has worked professionally as an actor, director, producer, writer and choreographer in film, tv and on stages across North America.  She’s a member of ACTRA, SAG, AFTRA and AEA.  She is committed to continuing to grow the opportunities available to performing artists in the Durham Region.

As a professional artist, business owner and proud mom, she is constantly on the go working mindfully to balance work and family.  She believes in dreaming big and shares that sentiment with her children and students.

Learn more about The Travelling Stage:

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INCLUSIVE DRAMA CLASSES

Giving students a place to be exactly who they are through dance, music and drama classes!

At The Travelling Stage, we encourage participants to take up space, use their voice and be who they are. The focus of our performance classes is on increasing self-esteem, building self-confidence and cultivating a sense of community. We pride ourselves in the quality of our dance, music and drama classes and we strive to make a significant impact in the lives of everyone who walks through our doors by providing an inclusive environment.

The Travelling Stage Studio recognizes the unique abilities and valuable contributions of our participants, teachers, employees and families. Everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. We strive to cultivate an authentic and inclusive community to be proud of, with relationships that continue to build over time.

Toni Grates, Founding Director

Toni Grates is the Founding Director of The Travelling Stage; a company she started 22 years ago with a big dream, a hand-made poster and a laundry basket full of props. She spends much of her time creating and advocating for arts opportunities for young people.

She’s worked as an actor and a writer for YTV and CityTV and has performed on, directed and written for stages across North America.

In addition to her work with The Travelling Stage, she teaches Drama and Dance Education at Brock University. She is also honoured to oversee a Far North Community Engagement Initiative in remote communities in the NWT as far as the Arctic Ocean, where The Travelling Stage is working alongside consultants, elders and school superintendents to engage communities through the arts.

She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Durham Catholic District School Board, where she was first inspired by her high school drama teacher, Mr. Jim Finan. She believes that arts education is essential and has committed her career to creating as many accessible and inclusive opportunities as she can for students and teachers.

She strives to lead with compassion and creativity, and she is grateful for an extraordinary office and teaching team who are also committed to making an impact and driving change through arts education. Toni is currently completing her Master of Education from the University of Toronto with a dual emphasis on Arts in Education and Indigenous Education and Decolonization. She is a very proud mom to two boys, ages 8 and 13.

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Tanya Cochrane

Durham Region Community Program Coordinator

Meet Tanya, our Program Coordinator with an unmatched knack for organization, attention to detail, and top-tier customer service. With a background spanning Office Administration and Management in both profit and not-for-profit domains, she brings a dynamic edge to The Travelling Stage team. Tanya’s educational blend in Materials Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources, and Adult Learning fuels her diverse approach. Beyond her professional pursuits, she has enlightened seniors through technology workshops and actively served her community through volunteering, committee roles, and advisory boards. Tanya’s passion for making a difference shines as she orchestrates excellence behind the scenes, infusing every endeavour with her unwavering dedication.

Fatima Melo

Accounts Coordinator

Embarking on her artistic journey within the corridors of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering, Fatima’s passion for drama ignited. A serendipitous encounter with The Travelling Stage’s visionary, Toni Grates, during an OAC Creative Writing Class and Student Council campaign, furthered her connection to the arts.

While honing her skills at York University, Fatima ventured into diverse corporate realms. With a remarkable two decades as a Client Manager in Banking and Insurance, coupled with 15 years of entrepreneurial ventures, she sought new horizons. Now, embracing the intricacies of small business, Fatima’s synergy of passion for the Arts and seasoned expertise finds its crescendo within The Travelling Stage team.

More about our dance, music and drama classes

Our adult acting classes are currently full, but we are accepting a waitlist.

For years our Travelling Stage Studio community talked about how much fun it would be if we offered adult acting classes. Each year we tried, but not enough adults registered for us to offer the program. That all changed in late 2022 when a very brave group of adults now affectionately known as the ‘OGs’ took to the stage. The final presentation was such a success that our adult acting classes are now full with a waitlist! Be sure to join our mailing list if you’d like to receive info on our next session.

“Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.”

— Willem Dafoe, American actor

Do you have a young performer who only wants to participate in drama classes without the singing and dancing?

We’ve got you covered! The Travelling Stage offers straight drama classes for ages 5 and up. These programs focus on embodying character, finding voice and everything in between. Our drama classes are rooted in improvisation and an approach known as collective creation (also known as devised theatre). There is no large-scale production at the end of this program, but we do host an in class open house where students showcase some of their work.

Elizabeth DeGrazia

Teaching Artist

Hailing from Nebraska, Elizabeth’s journey is harmonized by a Performance Degree from The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Her Broadway overture commenced as Blanche Ingram in the Musical Production of Jane Eyre, etched in the Broadway cast recording and her personal opus, One Love One Lifetime. A radiant chapter as Christine Daae unfolded in The Phantom of the Opera on both Broadway and Toronto stages. Elizabeth’s cadence danced with Cynthia Dale at the Stratford Festival, portraying Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes . The melody of her career resounds through musical theatre and resonates with Toronto Operetta Theatre classics like The Mikado, The Gondoliers, Kismet and The Student Prince.

Christina Bernicky

Meet Christina, a dance prodigy who ignited her passion at age four. From ballet to hip hop, she’s mastered various styles and has been a competitive dancer since eight. A former award-winning choreographer at Brock University, she helmed the Dance Club, nurturing her ardour for the art. After graduating with honours in Arts and Education, she’s a Certified Teacher, deeply rooted in the Durham Catholic District School Board. An integral part of The Travelling Stage, Christina shines through Durham’s vibrant productions, including The Wizard of Oz, Lion King Jr., High School Musical, Frozen Jr., The Little Mermaid and Grease. A radiant recent addition to her journey: welcoming her second son.

Noah Webster

A York University Theatre Program honours graduate, Noah Webster’s creative odyssey revolves around devised theatre. From acting to scriptwriting, movement to mindfulness, his kaleidoscopic studies converged to sculpt a versatile multidisciplinary artist. Noah’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of devised theatre, where his passion for performance blossomed into vibrant expertise.

Jasmine Solano

A seasoned and passionate theatrical virtuoso, Jasmine’s educational roots trace back to film and theatre at Queen’s University. Since 2016, she’s orchestrated transformative programs for young talents in drama, dance, and vocal music across Durham Region. Unveiling creativity’s realm is her perpetual pursuit, and Jasmine’s dynamic leadership was showcased in spearheading The Travelling Stage Lakeview Community Arts Program in South Oshawa. Her dedication resonates in every artistic venture she undertakes.

Mary Lynne Calvert

With 28 years of enriching the Durham Catholic District School Board, Mary Lynne’s harmonious journey led her through the corridors of music education. Recently retired from All Saints Catholic Secondary School’s Arts and Media Program, she masterfully conducted both grade 7 and vocal music. As a director and vocalist, Mary Lynne’s footprints grace multiple Durham Region ensembles. Now, she embarks on a thrilling new chapter, infusing The Travelling Stage Studio with her decades of resonant experience.

Carolyn Goff

Carolyn Goff grew up studying ballet and jazz before turning to a professional acting career at age 16. Her work spread over areas of commercial, film and TV before returning to the stage in 2015. Carolyn’s passion for character development has always centred around movement. Relying on her dance training, Carolyn’s process has always begun with how one moves throughout the world based on background and relationships. A single mother of two children, Carolyn has always loved working with kids and watching them as they discover the world around them through creative expression.

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Traveling theatre group to hold free performance of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at JMU

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A play to be performed at James Madison University on Tuesday hopes to inspire conversations on topics like depression and suicide.

In partnership with Sentara, the Norfolk-based Virginia Stage Company will perform the one-man play “Every Brilliant Thing” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents on the third floor of D-Hall as part of its traveling tour.

According to the VSC website, “the story blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell one individual’s story of growing up in the shadow of their mother’s struggle with suicidal depression.” Throughout the show, audience members will follow the main character throughout their lives as they make a list of “every brilliant thing” that makes life worth living. Director of Enrichment Jordan Setzer said the character also involves the audience in the performance by breaking the fourth wall and speaking to them, sometimes directly.

Setzer said she has seen firsthand the impact the show has had on audience members.

“Being able to find those coping mechanisms with each other, within ourselves, and within our community, and establishing that community around us to lift us up when we’re having those emotions,” Setzer said. “I think that this piece is such a conduit to connecting individuals with mental health resources, suicide prevention and intervention resources, but also building community.”

In addition to the interactive play, there will be representation from JMU student resources on campus to educate students of the supports available to them. The show is free and open to the public, and if you are interested in attending, you can RSVP here.

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• POSTED September 22, 2016

Moscow is WOW…

The first time I visited Moscow was October 1993 and the overwhelming impression of the city wasn’t great: my memories were of angry people, drab surroundings and a proliferation of the colour brown. I must point out that I did arrive right in the middle of the coup brought about by Boris Yeltsin, so this probably didn’t help! It also meant no goose-stepping guards outside of Lenin’s tomb and the Kremlin and Armoury in lock-down. There was security stationed at the end of the hotel corridor to watch our comings and goings and men were riding around on dragster bikes with machine guns slung across their chests. When I left the following day, there were tanks out front of the Russian White House nd a gaping hole in the middle of it. It was scary and exhilarating at the same time, history in the making, but to be honest I was glad to leave.

Flick forward 23 years and Moscow is spectacularly different. I don’ t really know where to start! Let’s just say I was totally un-prepared for the change.

The city is mind blowing: elegantly dressed women, sweeping boulevards. Luxury cars everywhere. Sidewalk and open-air cafes are the choice du jour and the wine I sipped at the Bosco Cafe overlooking Red Square, was chilled and delicious. The food is unrecognisable with fresh produce, a choice of any cuisine and so many restaurants!

But most of all it is the colour. Everywhere I look there are leafy green squares filled with colourful markets and seating areas serving drinks and offering a place to relax. At time it is a little Alice in Wonderland, but there is such a sense of lightness and relaxation that you can’t help but be happy.

t really know where to start! Let’s just say I was totally un-prepared for the change.

Gum Department Store (divine….)

Retail Therapy is beyond expectations. If you want to drop some cash in designer-heaven then this city delivers in spades. The Tsum Department Store (which is housed is an extremely ugly, grey building) used to be the state-run Central Department Store, but is now one of the biggest shopping meccas in Europe. Bursting at the seams with every high-end brand you can think of, plus many I wasn’t even aware of, it would be easy to get lost in here for a day. It is the same at Gum and throughout many streets in the old City. Bentley Moscow, surrounded by Ferrari, Maserati and Docle & Gabbana, Armani and many more, sits proudly on the main drag – yes ladies, capitalism has well and truly arrived in the capital of the former Soviet Union.

The architecture is incredible, with marshmallow-coloured 18th & 19th century buildings lounging decadently next to communist bloc style apartments and offices. Stalin’s Seven Sisters, massive towering edifices that are now incredibly expensive hotels, offices and apartments hover over the city and remind me of elaborate ice-cream cakes. Further out new skyscraper developments of glass and steel dominate the skyline. Restored to its former glory the Gum Department store haughtily surveys the reds and greens, yellows and gold of Red Square and the iconic St Basil’s Cathedral. Again there is the overriding feeling colour and light everywhere.

One of the Seven Sisters

Of course remnants of the old regime still exist – the security that is still around, the demeanour of the people working for the state, the lack of warmth in the people in some places we go to, but work through this and most end up being happy to see you. The need to be bigger and better than the USA still permeates many discussions, and the nostalgia for the old days for some is also still there, but that is to be expected as it is only just over two decades ago that Communism disappeared, although it is obvious this country still operates under a dictatorship.

Our hotel, the National, is in a perfect location offering immediate access to the Kremlin and its surrounds. A 5-star beauty it is a great place to stay. Our room is standard category and is excellent – large, extremely comfortable, Elemis bathroom products (and a bath – a big deal for me), plus it is at the back of the building so it is incredibly quiet.

We were in Moscow for such a short time and ate on the run most of the time. However, there is one place that deserves a mention and that is Cafe Pushkin. Traditional, world-renowned and gorgeous on the inside, it is a pleasure to dine here. The wine list is good, the staff are lovely and the mushroom and meat dumplings are to die for.

St Basil’s

Avoid the traffic as much as possible as it is horrendous. We did the hop-on hop – off bus (suggest red line only) and a walking tour which was enough to let us find our way around the city and provide some context, but there is much to explore and we didn’t have enough time. This city is made for walking and I think it is the best way to see the architecture, get lost and enjoy your surrounds!

There are definitely must-sees including The Kremlin, The Armoury, too many museums to mention, Red Square and Gum, plus the underground stations. There is much to do here and you could easily spend a whole day in the Kremlin/Red Square area alone. Private tours are the way to go but be prepared, there are thousands of people discovering Russia!

So that is it in a nutshell. I can’t wait to bring a tour here in September 2017 and explore more and more…… lookout for ‘To Russia With Love’ coming very, very soon.

Have a great weekend and chat soon….

Andrea, Chief Diva xx

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At The Travelling Stage, we are passionate about creating memorable and enriching arts programs that align with your school or class's Art Curriculum. Whether you're looking for in-person programming in Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, PEI, or the Northwest Territories, we've got you covered.

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The Travelling Studio offers in-school or virtual programs based on your provincial or territorial arts curriculum. Our diverse offerings cater to students of all ages, from infants through adults, in schools, childcare centres, Guides of Canada, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. As an approved vendor of the YMCA, we take pride in delivering high-quality and engaging arts education. Contact us to discover how we can enhance your learning journey with the magic of the performing arts.

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