The Press Says:
"Winnipeg kids are treated to substantially more international theatre than their
parents." – Kevin Prokosh, Winnipeg Free Press, October 13, 2007
“A New York-calibre production that makes a big splash….” – Kevin Prokosh, Winnipeg Free Press, January 13, 2005
“I find a lot of what happens at Manitoba Theatre for Young People so utterly compelling that I’m the child that wants to go and see it.” –
Robert Enright, CBC Radio, 2004
“I’m quite struck by the range, the degree of sophistication of the performances…and the experimentation.”
- Terry MacLeod, CBC Radio, 2002
“It’s the best of world theatre for children and I think that’s what made it so good over the years. It’s a remarkable organization, and deserves all the accolades it’s been getting.”
Robert Enright, CBC Radio, 2002
“The most vital, exciting theatre in town. It’s hot and it keeps getting hotter.” Winnipeg Free Press theatre critic Kevin Prokosh quoted in The Toronto Star, 2002
The Public Says:
“MTYP has been my cherished school for many years. It is where I learn everything that is truly important to my life. While normal school teaches me to add, subtract, divide and multiply, MTYP has taught me to lead, have fun and love life." – Erik Berg, MTYP Theatre School student
“Someone once said you can tell a culture’s values by listening to the stories it tells. The great stories you are telling at MTYP have certainly made their impact felt in our family and we are very grateful you and the theatre are doing this work.” - Mark West
“A sincere thank you for the wonderful theatre we saw this year. We were entertained, informed and encouraged to reflect by the high quality of the work." -
Jey Thibodeau Silver
"We feel it is important to perform at MTYP because it is a ‘real children’s theatre’; it exposes children to work from other cultures and languages, and leads to a society that is open-minded and appreciative of different forms of theatre. Having more theatres like MTYP throughout Canada would help build an audience for the future, as well as keep companies like ours positively challenged by that audience.” - Pierre LeClerc, DynamO Théâtre, Montréal
“throughout the development of this project, MTYP was identified as a ‘best practice model’ of art program delivery. After personally visiting your organization, there is no question that MTYP’s excellence as a performing arts organization has contributed to the cultural life of Winnipeg and its children.” – Robin Wright, McGill University
“We are fortunate to have such a diverse and dynamic performing arts community in Manitoba, and the Manitoba Theatre for Young People is a major part of that success.” - The Honourable Gary Doer, Premier of Manitoba, 2002
Local Schools Say:
2007 - 2008 School Comments:
"Rock Solid! Students appreciated the artistry and found the content provocative – lots of passionate discussions about revenge vs. mercy. Students were engaged from start to finish" –Windsor School
“Our students were simply riveted to the performance. It was so real, chilling and heartbreaking that some of us had to keep blinking away the tears. What a lesson! I could never make the point of choices without the power of theatre!” -Darwin School
"Special thank-you for accommodating the Special Needs of our students with Autism...They felt comfortable and not frightened or crowded – Thank you!" – Robertson School
Past Season School Comments:
“Our students really enjoyed it and were still talking about it the next day. The production enhanced our goal in developing a positive school culture. Thank you for a most enjoyable and thought provoking afternoon.” – Eriksdale School
“What our students learned about aboriginal perspectives in one hour would have taken three months in school. This provided us with a real opportunity to get at deep issues.” - Director of Curriculum, St. Boniface School Division
Provincial Schools Say:
2007-2008 Tour Comments:
“It was very good! The message hit home and the acting was riveting! He was amazing to watch. I’d book again in a heartbeat! I always find MTYP productions to be first class.” -Erickson C.I. on Cranked
“Very impressive! The message was presented most effectively. I spent the whole class period right after discussing the message, the acting and the set. The students got a lot out of this performance.” – Miami School on Kindness
“Students were able to relate to the play and understood the moral values. Students connected with the events in the play. Language – current; message – important; set – amazing; actors – very professional. A unique and enriching experience. Well done! Bravo!" – Kent Road School on Kindness
“Very impressive! The message was presented most effectively. I spent the whole class period right after discussing the message, the acting and the set. The students got a lot out of this performance.” – Miami School on Cranked
Previous Tour Comments:
“I have heard nothing but praise and excitement. It was enjoyed by K to Gr. 6. Lots of laughter during and many positive comments afterwards. Fears and bullies cannot be discussed enough. Our school has several anti-bully programs and your play reinforced our practices and thoughts. MTYP seems to never disappoint!”
– Henderson School, Dauphin
“It’s an excellent opportunity for many students in a small community to see a live performance. Keep up the great work!”
– Riverton School
“Students and staff enjoyed the performance. The set design and especially the costume of the monster were grand. Everyone young and more mature could see themselves in the actors. The message was definitely there.”
– Waywayseecappo School
“An outstanding job. It’s nice to expose children to a different media. Gives a different perspective on a very relevant issue. Superior to most other groups we’ve had in.”
- Southwood School, Steinbach
“Great experience for our students who don’t have much exposure to theatre/arts due to isolation.”
– Wapanohk Eastwood Com. School, Thompson
“the actors were very talented and professional, the whole performance made a strong statement together and fit well. I think that the performance was valuable in many ways: teaching a lesson as well as providing the theatre/arts to children who may never experience it. Thank you very much for making the effort and taking the time to give the students a chance to see a theatrical production
. Our students are so far from the city and they never really see live performances.” - McIsaac School, Flin Flon
