Billie and the Moon

Billie and the Moon May 1-9 By Wren Brian An MTYP Production Connections:  Building Friendships, Embracing Differences, Listening to other people's needs Everyone remembers their first time at summer camp. For Billie, it’s been unforgettable – and not in a good way. Canoeing is awkward, making a fire seems impossible, and shooting an arrow perfectly is out of the question. ...

Billie and the Moon

Billie and the Moon May 2-11 By Wren Brian An MTYP Production and World Premiere! Everyone remembers their first time at summer camp. For Billie, it’s been unforgettable – and not in a good way. Canoeing is awkward, making a fire seems impossible, and shooting an arrow perfectly is out of the question. Drawn by the quiet of the lake, ...

Poli POP

Poli POP January 24-February 2 A BRUSH Theatre Production  Poli and Pola don’t want to go to sleep. The siblings use their imagination to journey to far away islands, roaring seas, dance parties, and more. But the duo doesn’t know there’s something else lurking in the shadows… an alien monster! Will Poli and Pola defeat the monster and make it ...

Poli POP

Poli POP January 26-February 4 A BRUSH Theatre Production  Poli and Pola don’t want to go to sleep. The siblings use their imagination to journey to far away islands, roaring seas, dance parties, and more. But the duo doesn’t know there’s something else lurking in the shadows… an alien monster! Will Poli and Pola defeat the monster and make it ...

A teen review of Tiny Treasures

A teen review of Tiny Treasures I went to the opening show of Tiny Treasures at MTYP on Friday night. This story is about a boy named James who is very busy caring for his unwell mother, and his younger sister. As soon as I walked into the theatre, I noticed that two of the characters were already on stage: ...

Young actor reviews Peter Pan

Young actor reviews Peter Pan The story of Peter Pan was cohesive, clear, and had a beautiful flow. Onstage, the actors present a strong sense of community and belonging that was expressed excellently in every scene. The relationships between each of the characters were clear and very well developed. I wasn't sure that I loved the actors being onstage as ...
Nolan S.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: One Boy’s Opinion

Nolan S. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: One Boy’s Opinion MTYP loves hearing audience reviews! Especially from the young people our shows are intended for. Last Saturday afternoon Nolan S. joined us at the theatre for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. Here's what this young Atlantian thought about the show. The three characters of the play Jules, Professor ...
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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit October 14-23 An MTYP Production By Purni Morell with Music by Jason Carr Based on the story by Margery Williams A heartwarming story about a very shy toy rabbit who longs for nothing more than to become real. Rabbit spends the days waiting patiently on the nursery floor, watching the child play with other toys and dreaming ...
Katherine Johnston and Lisa Baran hit the road

TRIPLE THREAT – RICHARDS NOW A PLAYWRIGHT

Katherine Johnston and Lisa Baran prepare to head out on the road in MTYP's touring van TRIPLE THREAT – RICHARDS NOW A PLAYWRIGHT As an accomplished actress, director, and now playwright, Cherissa Richards credits her success in the world of theatre to the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP). “I’m so lucky that MTYP has taken a chance on me ...