Wide Open tours two types of shows:
One Hour
Our One Hour Robert Munsch collections tour to elementary schools (pre-K - Grade 6) across Saskatchewan and Alberta!
In this our eighth year touring to schools we feature
MAMMOTH MUNSCH!
For up to 250 students and community events.

Half-Hour (Saskatoon and Area Only)
For preschools, single classrooms and small functions
in Saskatoon. These performances are perfect for gatherings
with a range of ages!

 

2010 Tour features:
2

School Tour 2010

A new collection of six Robert Munsch stories
all performed in hand puppet!

Featuring:
Where is Gah-Ning, Murmel,
Murmel, Murmel,
No Clean Clothes,
More Pies,
Alligator Baby 
and
Jonathan Cleaned up and Then He heard a Sound. 

Full of audience participation and fun for all ages!
There is nothing like an afternoon of Robert Munsch stories to entertain students and adults of all ages. Add to this, the enchantment and absurdity of Wide Open’s puppets, you have yourself a sure-fire hit! In this, our sixth production featuring Munsch’s beloved tales, we take a balloon ride to Kapuskasing, enter a pie eating contest, and bring home a baby alligator from the zoo!  Now that’s an adventure you do not want to miss!

A one hour puppet show featuring
a whopping 32 puppets, live narration
and a whole lot of audience participation!

Wide Open School Tour:
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Booking now!
Performances January - May 2010
Call or email for prices.

Monday - Friday
9am-5pm
306.683.9460

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Pricing changes due to size or location of event. Contact us for further information tour (at) wideopen (dot)ca

Meet Our 2010 Touring Crew!

Puppeteer
Danielle Byl

 

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Danielle Byl

Danielle is very excited to be performing in Wide Open’s Munsch to the Max School Tour! Graduating from the U of S Drama department in May of 2008, Danielle recently taught drama at Persephone Theatre ‘s Theatre School, as well as with the Lakeview and Henry Kelsey/ Mayfair Community Associations. Past Acting credits include: Elizabeth Rex, The Ends of the Earth and The Laramie Project (Greystone Theatre); The Valiant and Babel’s In Arms (U of S) and The Vagina Monologues (USSU Women’s Centre). Past Directing credits include: Bittergirl and Firing Francine (U of S). Coming up in the fall of 2010, Danielle will be making a big move to jolly ol’ England! A big thanks to Jacklyn for all of her patience and to her fellow puppeteers Ed and Ryan for making every day an adventure!

Puppeteer
Ed Mendez

Ed Mendez

Ed Mendez is ecstatic to be working with Wide Open Theatre's Munch to the Max! Ed is no stranger to theatre, having performed shows with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, Greystone Theatre, local sketch comedy group Skit Skit, and in 2009 performed his first children's show at the Saskatchewan International Children's Festival with Memomo Theatre Projects' presentation of The Hero.  Other favorite theatre credits include the Laramie Project, The Interview, and Cosi through the Greystone Theatre, and The Secret of All Literature and Lion In the Streets through the U of S Drama Department. Whenever Ed isn't acting, he's usually goofing off with his Nintendo Wii or slowly writing video sketch comedy, or more likely, talking to himself with sock puppets!

Narrator
Ryan Fisher

Ryan Fisher

Ryan thinks that working with Wide Open is the best day job ever. I mean really, how much fun is it to make kids laugh every day? Ryan is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. He recently shot a short film entitled "Good Friends" and he directed "For Want of a Knob" at last year's Fringe festival. His all time favorite project was an original show called "Dance!", a fun romp through the world of 80s pop music at Edison High, a crazy crazy school where all the cool kids dance to Michael Jackson. And if you wanna be cool, you better know how to dance!

Praise for Wide Open’s Munsch Shows:
“We have had Wide Open perform in our school
for the past 3 years, and their performances
continue to be fresh and entertaining for
students and staff alike. The Wide Open
performance continues to be a
highlight of the school year.”
Jeff Fisher, Wynyard Elementary School

“...Outstanding! [They] really knew how to get
young children ready to sit and listen. They
prepped them well and the play was action
packed. We would like to see the Wide Open
Performance become an annual event in our
Community. ”
Sherry Detchon, Pewasenakwan Primary School., SK.

“More than a hunch you’ll love Munsch.
How is a presentation of children’s stories by
Robert Munsch like a rock concert? I’ll bet that
by the end of this well-constructed hour, Mom
and Dad are having as much fun as their kids.”
The Edmonton Sun

“...simplicity, sophistication and humour
... the masterful puppeteering of
THANK YOU VERY MUNSCH.”
SEE Magazine (Edmonton)




ONLY AVAILABLE IN SASKATOON

These shows are intended for pint-sized attention spans (2-6 years old).
The performance is 20 minutes long plus an introduction and conclusion.
We can perform Half Hour Shows for up to 25 children. These are fast paced
shows with just the right amount of educational inspiration. Wide Open is
proud to produce shows that students and caregivers alike are sure to love.


What is a princess to do when she looses a beloved toy down a well?
Promise to befriend the slimy frog that can return it! What's it like to share a
chocolate shake with a frog? How do you take a walk with someone that hops?
A story of how we're all alike on the inside.


One dark and stormy night a knock at the castle door reveals…a princess?
For a prince looking for the perfect bride this is too good to be true!
Intense trials of princess-ness create a show full of audience participation.
Find out how one earns the title of Princess!


Princess Andrea finds all sorts of adventure in this fairy tale classic.
When Queen Dracinda sends her on a simple errand Andrea has no idea what's in store for her!
Watch as she outsmarts a great wolf and saves the day in this hilarious escapade!


Sasha spends her birthday at a restaurant but behaves badly.
A boisterous girl learns how to behave in public while still having fun.
An interactive birthday adventure.


Princess Andrea refuses to eat breakfast. The queens try everything in their power
to find a breakfast food that she likes. A lesson in try and try and try again
with lots of audience participation.


The classic Wide Open tale that will keep your little ones singing
for hours! Pete wants birthday surprises! We see what happens
when a loud boy gets exactly what he asks for.

Pete learns a lesson in cooperation and appreciating his friends.


What do you do with a boy who won't take off his Halloween costume?
Learn to bathe an elephant! A perfect show for any Halloween or orange and black day
event. Lessons in hygiene with lots of song and audience participation!


Santa's magical bag of presents has gone missing!
Will be Christmas be cancelled?
Only Santa and his exuberant elves can save the day!


*prices subject to change without notice.