Join us for a series of engaging and inspiring performances, workshops, and discussions all focused on the process of creating and presenting theatre and performance for very young audiences.
Registration Information
This year, we are thrilled to have these opportunities free of charge with registration.
- Registration before May 20, 2025
- Spaces are extremely limited.
Professional Stream Schedule of Shows
Workshop
May 28 | 10h – 12:30
“The Body Speaks” with Andrea Buzzetti Performer, Researcher and Director of Early Childhood Shows Works for La Baracca – Testoni Ragazzi, Bologna.
Tarragon ExtraSpace Read More About the Workshop
(Includes Lunch)
Studies in Performance Practice Series
Join the artists behind the show as they share their unique approaches to research, creation, and performance for very young audiences. Facilitated by Artistic Director Lynda Hill,
May 23 | 10h – 11h30
Focus on Inclusive Performance Approaches for Neurodiverse audiences
Tree: A World In Itself
Motus Theatre
The Deanne Taylor Theatre
May 30 | 10h
Focus on the Actor’s Experience of Performing Non-text-based theatre
Casa
La Baracca -Testoni Ragazzi
(with Relaxed Audio Description)
Tarragon ExtraSpace
WeeFestival Conference Day
June 6 | 12h – 16h | Tarragon Near Studio
Charting New Territory in TYA:
Sparking, Creating, and Touring New Work for Young Audiences
- 12h00 | Cooo | Xin Wang
- 13h00| Catered Lunch
- 13h30 | Artist Roundtable – Opening Little Ears with Contemporary Music Based Performance
- 15h00 | Panel with artists, programmers, and funders – Creating, Presenting, and Touring New Works
- 16h00 | End of Festival Social Event
Cooo
Xin Wang with Michael Murphy
Conference Assistance:
If you have any questions or concerns please contact education@weefestival.ca