Matinée of Theatre and Music

About the Artist

Ania Hejnar is an award-winning soprano who combines a performing career with teaching music and drama at Glebe Montessori School and in her private studio. Kathi Langston is a highly acclaimed actor, director, drama teacher, and Artistic Director of Ottawa School of Theatre who has been the recipient of many awards, including the Ontario Provincial Leading Women Award and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Pianist Judy Ginsburg was the longtime Principal Repetiteur, Young Artists Program Manager and Music Director of the Opera for Young Audiences program with Opera Lyra Ottawa, and is currently the Managing Director and Pianist with Ottawa Suzuki Strings music school. As a piano teacher and collaborative pianist for many years, Judy has extensive experience working with students of all ages and professional artists. This dynamic group of artists come together to provide an enriching experience of integrated arts.

Artist's Programs

Curriculum Links

Encourages creative thinking; Supports the development of literacy; Develop an understanding of musical concepts; Engage actively in drama exploration and role play.

Artistic Disciplines

Drama, Music

Diversity

Women+

Age

Children ages 5 - 11, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Language Proficiency

English

A blue-eyed White woman with long white hair looks up, hands over her mouth. / Une femme Blanche aux yeux bleus et longs cheveux blancs regarde en haut, les mains couvrant sa bouche.
A dark haired, brown-eyed White woman smiles while playing the keyboard. / Une femme Blanche aux yeux et cheveux bruns sourit en jouant du piano électrique.
A blue-eyed, blonde haired White woman sings, holding her hands out in front of her. / Une femme Blanche aux yeux bleus et cheveux blonds chante, ses mains devant elle.
Two White women act things out as a third plays the keyboard. / Deux femmes Blanches font du théâtre alors qu’une troisième joue du piano électrique.