What If?
2011
5 min
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"Always remember to play," says Leslee Silverman, the visionary force behind the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, to 10-year-old William. The little boy stands at centre stage, rehearsing an exciting new role - that of Leslee Silverman. Silverman observes with her customary wisdom and good humour. Drawing from Winnipeg's rich cultural tradition, she engages young people in the adventure of theatre, fired by the conviction that art belongs to everyone. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2011 Governor …
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"Always remember to play," says Leslee Silverman, the visionary force behind the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, to 10-year-old William. The little boy stands at centre stage, rehearsing an exciting new role - that of Leslee Silverman.
Silverman observes with her customary wisdom and good humour. Drawing from Winnipeg's rich cultural tradition, she engages young people in the adventure of theatre, fired by the conviction that art belongs to everyone.
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
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recipientLeslee Silverman
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writerNoam Gonick
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directorNoam Gonick
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producerAlicia SmithBonnie Thompson
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director of photographyBrian Rougeau
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production designerTaavo Soodor
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picture editorBruce Little
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sound designerBruce Little
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colouristBruce Little
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sound recordistKirby Hammond
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actorWilliam Krovats
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background actorJenna CampbellJordan SankarSeth BelmoreJayda Faith Koostachin
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production managerAaron Flouresco
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assistant cameraPascal Boisvert
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gripBruce ClaydonDarren Lanoo
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gafferBruce ClaydonDarren Lanoo
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production coordinatorFaye YonedaGinette D'Silva
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marketing managerKelly Fox
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production supervisorMark Power
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program administratorDarin Clausen
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executive producerDavid Christensen
Education
Ages 9 to 12
Arts Education - Drama
History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
Brainstorm ideas on “Drama” or “Theatre”; assign skits as a pre-viewing activity. After viewing, add new ideas to chart. Did Silverman’s ideas change their conceptions about drama? Discuss how very young children play; give examples. Brainstorm on “What Is My World?”; students create a piece to illustrate an aspect of their world using “creative drama” as they understand it.