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Carousel Theatre (also known as Carousel Theatre For Young People) is a professional theatre company for young audiences located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.^[1][2] The company stages plays for young people, families and educators at the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works on Granville Island and tours to elementary schools across British Columbia^[3] and Canada.^[4] It was also the first Canadian theatre company to offer signing during its performances for the hearing impaired.^[4] Carousel Theatre is a member of PACT, the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres^[5].

History and productions[link]

Carousel was founded in 1974 by Elizabeth Ball, who served as its artistic director until 2001,^[6][7][8] when she stepped down and was replaced by Carole Higgins.^[2] In its early years, Carousel garnered attention for its adaptations of Shakespeare in modern dress.^[2] Later, it shifted its focus to adaptations of classical stories and new works by Canadian playwrights.^[2] Carousel first mounted its productions in Vancouver playhouses such as the Arts Club Theatre Company’s old Seymour Street theatre and the Vancouver East Cultural Centre.^[2] In about 1993, it relocated to Granville Island, where it has administrative offices and two rehearsal halls; as well, it is across the street from the Waterfront Theatre, where it mounts many of its productions.^[2]

Carousel has mounted premieres of several productions, some of which it had commissioned and developed.^[2][2] Notable Canadian plays that premiered at Carousel Theatre include A Christmas Carol - The Musical by Mavor Moore (in 1998)^[9], Dying to be Thin by Linda A. Carson (in 1992),^[10] and Basically Good Kids by Mark Leiren-Young (in 1993). Carousel also mounted an original production of Pierre Berton's fable The Secret World of Og, adapted under commission by Governor General's Award-winning playwright Kevin Kerr.^[11] Other Carousel productions have included Seussical^[12] and Kim Selody's adaptation of The Hobbit^[13].

Many notable Canadian theatre artists, including Roy Surette^[14], Teryl Rothery^[15], and Anna Cummer ^[16] have worked for Carousel Theatre in the decades since it was founded.

Other activities[link]

In addition to producing and staging theatrical performances, Carousel operates a theatre school for young people from the ages of 3 to 17 years old.^[2] The company also operates a "Teen Shakespeare Program" for young people aged 13 to 17 during the months of July and August, culminating in a production staged by the teen actors.^[2]

Awards[link]

Carousel Theatre and its artists have been honoured with a number of awards.

"Jessie" Awards[link]

Over the years, Carousel theatre received numerous Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards and nominations,^{[17][18][19][20]} including:

• 2011
  • Outstanding Design, Theatre for Young Audiences - Heidi Wilkinson, Bird Brain
  • Outstanding Artistic Creation, Theatre for Young Audiences – Carole Higgins, Bird Brain
  • Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences, Bird Brain
  • Significant Artistic Achievement, Theatre for Young Audiences, Design Team, Pharaoh Serket & The Lost Stone of Fire

• 2010
  • Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences, A Year with Frog & Toad
  • Outstanding Performance, Theatre for Young Audiences, A Year with Frog & Toad
  • Outstanding Design, Theatre for Young Audiences - Heidi Wilkinson
  • Outstanding Artistic Creation, Theatre for Young Audiences - Gordon Roberts (Musical Direction) A Year with Frog & Toad

• 2008
  • Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences, Seussical (awarded with the Canada Council Prize for Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences)
• Outstanding Artistic Creation, Theatre for Young Audiences - Steven Greenfield, Musical Direction, Seussical
• Outstanding Performance, Theatre for Young Audiences - Allan Zinyk, Seussical

• 2007
  • Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences, The Odyssey (awarded with the Canada Council Prize for Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences)

• 2006
  • Carole Higgins, Outstanding Artistic Creation (direction), The Big League
  • Alexa Dubreuil, Josh Dickson, Nathan Schwartz, Chris Van Hyfte, Significant Artistic Achievement (acting ensemble), The Big League

References[link]

External links[link]

• Carousel Theatre
• Vancouverplays.com

Michael J. Stack III
Stack in 2009.
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2, 2001
Preceded by	Frank Salvatore
Personal details
Born	(1963-06-05) June 5, 1963 (age 49) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Tonya
Residence	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	LaSalle University, Villanova University
Occupation	Lawyer
Religion	Roman Catholic

Michael J. Stack III is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 5th District since 2000. His grandfather, the first Michael J. Stack, was a United States Congressman from 1935 to 1939.

In 2002, he was named to the PoliticsPA list of Best Dressed Legislators.^[1]

Ward leader[link]

Stack is Ward Leader of the 58th Ward Democratic Executive Committee.^[2]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Senator Stack official Caucus website
• Pennsylvania State Senate - Michael J. Stack official PA Senate website
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• Follow the Money - Mike Stack
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