One of a Kind
NEW AND DIFFERENT EACH YEAR!
One of a Kind returns to the Festival with new cast members and fresh stories every year! See why everyone is talking about this exciting, evolving series. Each year offers a fresh cast of characters and never-seen-before tales for a truly unique experience.
The world is a spectacular kaleidoscope of people with fascinating stories as unique as every one of us. One of a Kind is created around the true stories performed by the people who lived them; a talented, diverse group of extraordinary theatre artists.
The storytellers share their one-of-a-kind childhood tales filled with truth, cultural perspective, family languages, challenge, laughter and adventure. Using physical theatre, puppetry, music, movement and more, they offer an extraordinary exploration of the universal expression of storytelling. Children will recognize themselves and be inspired to share their own stories. Watch the video
Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Storytelling / Theatre
Show length: 50 minutes
Ages: Ages 6 and up (Grades: 1 and up)
From Left: Chhavi Disawar, Ana Toumine, Brian Martinez,
The world is a spectacular kaleidoscope of people with fascinating stories as unique as every one of us. One of a Kind is created around the true stories performed by the people who lived them; a talented, diverse group of extraordinary emerging theatre artists.
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The storytellers share their one-of-a-kind childhood tales filled with truth, cultural perspective, family languages, challenge, laughter and adventure. Using physical theatre, puppetry, music, movement and more, they offer an extraordinary exploration of the universal expression of storytelling. Children will recognize themselves and be inspired to share their own stories. Watch the video below.
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Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Storytelling 2023
From Left: Brian Martinez, Stella Jack-Rennie, Kiara Forgacs, Carol Chu, Yorlene Bernido, Chhavi Disawar (missing Ana Toumine.)
The world is a spectacular kaleidoscope of people with fascinating stories as unique as every one of us. One of a Kind is created around the true stories performed by the people who lived them; a talented, diverse group of extraordinary emerging theatre artists.
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The storytellers share their one-of-a-kind childhood tales filled with truth, cultural perspective, family languages, challenge, laughter and adventure. Using physical theatre, puppetry, music, movement and more, they offer an extraordinary exploration of the universal expression of storytelling. Children will recognize themselves and be inspired to share their own stories. Watch the video below.
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Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Storytelling 2022
Back Left: Adamina Carden, Silken Lawson, Filip Fufezan
Centre: Katherine Matlashewski, Miriam Dumitra, Sewit Haile
Front: Jack Bumbala, Sarah Kelen
Unique! Exceptional! One-of-a-Kind! FILM THEATRE HYBRID. There really is no one quite like you! The world is a marvelous kaleidoscope of people with stories that are as unique as each and every one of us. One of a Kind is a series of stories performed by a talented, diverse group of extraordinary emerging storytellers. Each performer shares a one-of-a-kind tale from their childhood, filled with truths, cultural perspectives, challenges, laughs and adventures all accompanied by physical theatre, music and movement. Some performers even share parts of their story in their family’s language. A fun and captivating way to explore the universal expression of storytelling, kids will recognize themselves in these stories and be inspired to share their own. Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
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Commissioned by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Top Left to Bottom Right: Yanting Qiu, Ni An, Bruce Kennedy, Jaylon Han, Emerenne Saefkow, Noah Kaulbach, Hannah Pearson, Deb Williams, Sarvin Esmaeili & Mariana Munoz
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