"How 100 Watt Theatre's production of "12" takes a hard & honest look at the climate change crisis through the eyes of teenagers. We speak with director/creator Kristina Watt and actor Raluca Voina, age 13, to get a preview." (CBC In Town & Out Nov 20 2021) Click on this link here to listen to … Continue reading 12 on Air!
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TESTIMONIALS FROM THE YOUTH INVOLVED IN 12
From Jax Young, age 16 For me, it’s almost comforting to be a part of 12. It’s so easy to feel hopeless with everything that’s going on but performing 12 makes me feel like I’m doing something to help, even if it’s small. Performing makes me feel like I’m reaching out to people and asking … Continue reading TESTIMONIALS FROM THE YOUTH INVOLVED IN 12
Audience Responses to 12
“I was so pleased to experience the youth-powered 100 Watt Productions show "12" this afternoon. Telling it straight about our climate! Well done @KristinaWatt1 and all the "kids" demonstrating courage in the face of a vast unknown. If in Ottawa, check out "12" when you have a chance. Better yet, host "12" for your colleagues. … Continue reading Audience Responses to 12
Carmelle & Jo-Anne, ASL interpretation artists, join the process
Jo-Anne and Carmelle in Rehearsal Nov 6 (Photo Brigitte Pellerin) [Image Description: Two women sit side by side; one wears a purple hat, a multi coloured mask, and a light blue sweater over a white striped top. Her hands are clasped. The other wears a black mask and a brown sweater with a tan scarf. … Continue reading Carmelle & Jo-Anne, ASL interpretation artists, join the process
theatre artists making a difference through theatre
Along with 12 in Ottawa, Canada, there are many artists globally currently using their expertise to try to affect a public into greater awareness and hopefully action--now. Click here to read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/theater/climate-crisis-theater-cop26.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR0RVVUpw7x8fxzfhuSWAi5XFulZqztBVFYVTycSrfRhcc3te5XN40m7jbA
Low Carbon Theatre?
Shouldn't theatre about the climate challenge not just be in the story onstage but in how it's built? The entire set for 12 is 12 black stools. No costumes are new or purchased. What's the main resource? 12 incredible youth and a rich multi generational creative team. The Set of 12 2021 (Photo: Catherine Robson) … Continue reading Low Carbon Theatre?
their voices, OFF STAGE & ON
If a professional theatre project aims to give voice to youth regarding the future of the planet, shouldn't the project involve their input in all areas of the production, not just as performers? 12 is professional theatre for adults that is by necessity performed & co created with youth. In addition, the project includes photographer … Continue reading their voices, OFF STAGE & ON
ASL confirmed: Nov 20 & 21 2021
Jo-Anne Bryan and Carmelle Cachero, ASL Interpreters (Photo Brigitte Pellerin) [Image Description: Jo-Anne wears a blue sweater and purple cap and has her hands clasped; beside her, Carmelle makes notes; she wears a brown sweater with a tan scarf. They wear masks] ASL interpretation is confirmed for two of our live performances at the Ottawa … Continue reading ASL confirmed: Nov 20 & 21 2021
tickets available
Yes! We can now announce that tickets are on sale for 12 playing live this November as part of the Ottawa Children's Festival — and coinciding with COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Three years after the promises of COP24, COP26 will evaluate where the world stands on making strides toward climate action. What promises have been … Continue reading tickets available
back in person!
After almost two years without live theatre, the cast of 12 was thrilled to be getting back into the room together, to build, play and rediscover the play. One actor (Sophie Dean, Character 7) even left this sketch on some of their paperwork for us! "Yay! Back in Person" by Sophie Dean, age 16. [Image … Continue reading back in person!
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