About
2Play
School
Tours
Geordie’s landmark 2Play School Tour runs from September to May performing in schools all over Montreal and travelling across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes. From the Îles de la Madeleine to Chibougamau, Geordie brings professional live theatre into schools, community centres and libraries.
Each Season…
35,000 km
Travelled
200
Performances
34,000
Students
To encourage dialogue on the performance and its subject matter, every performance is followed by a Q & A session and comes with a FREE Teacher’s Study Guide which is available for download. See below to check out which shows are available to be performed in a gym, auditorium, theatre or even cafeteria near you!
Live-Streaming and Homeschool options for the 2Play Tour are available. Please contact our Schools Liaison Brenna for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This year’s 2Play tour stage design uses advanced projection technology and requires a performance space that is 20 feet across and 24 feet deep. We understand this might be larger than your school is accustomed to for our performances. When booking our visit to your school, we kindly ask for confirmation if this reflects your gym/auditorium stage. If not, it is most helpful for us to know the exact dimensions so we can try our best to accommodate. Thank you for your collaboration!
The shows on tour
The Velveteen Rabbit
An Old Friend in a New World
By Jimmy Blais
Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
September 2024-May 2025
Audience : Elementary School
The Velveteen Rabbit by Jimmy Blais is a play that captures the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades. This introduces a conflict between the comforting, imaginative world with the Velveteen Rabbit and the thrilling digital adventures with Lexa, highlighting the themes of emotional connections and the balance between reality and technology.
Megalodon
By Omari Newton and Amy Lee Lavoie
Directed by Jimmy Blais
September 2024-May 2025
Audience : High School/CÉGEP
Megalodon dives into the lives of Akilah, Troy, and the unforgettable Cressida, with a narrative that pulses to the beat of Run The Jewels, hip-hop, jazz, and singer-songwriter vibes. It’s a comedic, yet deep look into teenage friendship, identity, and grief, where music isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a lifeline. Imagine Akilah and Troy navigating their world, their losses, armed with wit, humor, and a shared love for the raw, electrifying energy of Run The Jewels. This play is an anthem for the misfits, a tribute to those tunes that help us feel seen, and a reminder that laughter and music can carry us through the toughest times.
Technical requirements
To bring a 2Play show to your school, all we need is:
ACCESS TO OUTLETS
TO PLUG IN OUR SOUND AND PROJECTION SYSTEM
A PLACE TO PERFORM
ANY SPACE (gym, cafeteria, auditorium, etc.) that is a minimum of 20 feet wide by 24 feet deep, and a minimum of 10 feet in height
3 CHAIRS AND 1 TABLE
FOR THE USE OF OUR PERFORMERS
AND TOUR MANAGER
AND THAT’S IT!
We have our own sound and projection system, and can use whatever lights you have available in the space (even if they’re just fluorescents).
Please note, however, that if you would like us to perform in an auditorium or theatre with stage lighting, we will need a technician to show us around and provide access to your equipment.
Bookings for our 2Play tour open in May, with a discounted Early Bird rate
available to educators until June 30.
Booking requests for our 2Play tour are accepted throughout the school year. Due to high demand, we encourage you to reach out to our Schools team with booking requests before December to ensure you’re able to secure your preferred date and time. All bookings are on a first come, first served basis. If availability is limited, interested schools will be put on a waitlist and contacted when a date becomes available.
Touring Dates
Lower North Shore
Sept 23 – Oct 4, 2024
Quebec City
Nov 18 – 22, 2024
Mar 10 – 14, 2025
Gaspésie
Mar 17 – 21, 2025
Montreal
Oct 15 – 17, 2024
Nov 13 – 15 and 25 – 29, 2024
Dec 2 – 20, 2024
Jan 6 – 21 and 29 – 31, 2025
Feb 3 – 21 and 27 – 28, 2025
Maritimes/Magdalen Islands
Mar 25 – Apr 11, 2025
Western Quebec/Ottawa
Oct 21 – Nov 1, 2024
Bruce County, ON
Nov 5 – 7, 2024
Northern Quebec
Apr 22 – Apr 30, 2025
All listed dates represent our touring legs, and may not represent currently available dates. Dates are subject to availability.
Contact our Schools team for current availability for your preferred dates.
If your area is not listed in our schedule, please reach out to our Schools team for dates!