![]() It’s a routine that will be repeated 52 times during the tour. The 3-person cast performs a lively music-filled 50-minute performance, after which the crew strikes the set, packs the van, and heads off to the second school of the day. Each morning, the tour starts with the cast and crew packing the set, props, and costumes into the official 100 Schools tour van donated by MacMaster Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., departing to the first school, and loading in. ![]() There will be two performances each day, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays, with the first on Friday, January 26. The 100 Schools tour will support and enhance the music programs in our schools.” BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS is a piece that weaves Beethoven’s music into a drama that engages all ages in wonderful music and the life story of a genius composer. “This is an excellent vehicle to provide students with an opportunity to experience the world of theatre and see it come alive in their own schools. “The London District Catholic School Board is excited to be one of the 100 Schools tour sponsors,” said Kelly Holbrough, Superintendent of Education. “We have enjoyed a long-standing and positive relationship with the Grand Theatre, and TVDSB is committed to continuing our support for important cultural initiatives such as the 100 Schools tour,” said Laura Elliott, Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board, which supported the tour with a $10,000 sponsorship contribution. The initiative, which was announced a year ago, will see cast and crew hitting the road this week. The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB), and the Grand worked together to confirm a schedule that will take BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS to 100 schools in the region, including homeschool groups and private schools (a full list is below). And what better show to launch the 100 Schools program than with BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS? It’s funny, touching, and it explores the private life of this famous composer as told through the eyes of a young child discovering this mysterious man who lives upstairs,” said Garnhum. “We are so excited to make live theatre accessible to so many students: I believe theatre has the power to change lives when young people have the chance to experience it. Mary’s Choir & Orchestra Catholic School this Friday, January 26 with its finale on April 21 at Ealing Public School. 100 Schools is a new program by the Grand Theatre that tours professional theatre to elementary school gymnasiums and auditoriums across London and the surrounding area at no cost to the schools. LONDON, ONTARIO - JanuThe Grand Theatre, the Thames Valley District School Board, and the London District Catholic School Board are thrilled to announce that the 100 Schools tour launches this week with the Grand’s production of BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS, directed by Dennis Garnhum. 1 VAN, 3 ACTORS, 3,000 KILOMETRES, 33,000 STUDENTS
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