Book a performance and workshop or offer tour accommodation

• "Walking the talk" - Individual actions DO make a difference. We start by changing ourselves, which empowers us to connect with wider movements for social change. Our work is backed by our passion, energy and limitless belief that a better world is possible.

• "Sustainability" - environmental and social - varies widely from community to community. That's why our theatre and workshop offerings are interactive. They provoke dialogue. Actors and facilitators involve the "audience" (that's you!) in the action. We learn from, challenge and inspire each other.

Use the Booking Request Form to arrange for any of these options:

The Play

Our interactive, documentary-style theatre piece follows three young people as they grapple with “being the change they want to see in the world”, each in their own way (Gandhi). The comedic cast of high-energy performers use their own bodies as props to create a hilarious take on serious environmental and social justice issues that gets audiences talking and laughing. The performers involve the audience in creating everyday solutions to global issues, and people leave the 45 minute performance inspired to act on their ideas. Geared for audiences 12-18 years old, but guaranteed to start conversation among elementary students and older folks as well.

Workshops

Otesha tour members take up to 30 participants through energizing activities that bring fresh information to the table, generate discussion, and allow participants to use their own experience to problem-solve. Move from exploration to action in 30-60 minutes.

• The Banana Workshop: Cradle to Grave – Using bananas as an example (the most common fruit purchased in Canada), follow the banana production chain to unpack issues of agriculture, transportation, economic and environmental impact. Delicious!
• A Maze of Maize: Corn Stories – Discover the many ways in which corn finds its way into our daily lives and explore its effect on biodiversity and the environment, on local economies and agriculture and on our own health.

Keynotes

Want to kick your event off with a bang? Otesha speakers demonstrate how social change begins at home and offer stories and questions that empower groups to act on their deepest values.

Other

How do you think we can best connect with your school or group? Otesha is open to imaginative proposals! We've spent a decade collaborating with conference organizers, teachers and grassroots groups across Canada - we're here to support local initiatives for sustainability in ways that make sense for your community.

The Book

The Otesha Book: From Junk to Funk is a well-researched, visually rich resource for your classroom, library or coffeetable. Learn more here.

Offer Accommodations to Touring Performers

Our bicycle-crazy volunteer performers need a place to lay their head at night. Got a multi-purpose room with a floor? That's all we need! Community centres, schools, places of worship, private homes and campgrounds make it possible for us to put the show on the road. 

Honoraria

The Otesha Project is a charity and depends on the generous support of our hosts to offer our programming. Honoraria vary depending on your request, but know that Otesha does not turn down a performance or workshop because of financial barriers.

Due to the constraints of travel, we ask that when you book us, you invite as large an audience as possible, and let surrounding schools and organizations know that we are presenting in the area. We want to maximize the number of students and other community members who get to be a part of our community-building programs.