Ottawa, ON, March 21, 2012 – Explore the perils of success and the freedom of failure in Monster Makers, a charmingly inventive new participatory work for children and adults. The Sad Scientist just can’t get his monster to be monstrous. He needs help from the real experts: the kids.

Your kids get to be part of this fun, interactive adventure! Alongside John the Sad Scientist, they’ll teach him the do’s and don’ts of the world, and – moving beyond the walls of theatre – take him out for a trial outing. The expression “you’ve created a monster” takes on a whole new meaning in this spirited show, where it’s best for the adults to just get out of the way and give their children’s imaginations free rein!

Ages 6 and up.

“A catalyst for imaginative absurdity, the playwright blows out the walls of conventional theatre, sending storyline conformists scurrying for cover."  - Now Magazine

Originally co-produced with Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, 2011, and developed in collaboration with Magnetic North Theatre Festival, 2010, with the help of Young People and the Arts Australia, 2010 and Young People’s Theatre, 2008. Made possible in part with funding from Fresh Ground new works commissioning awards.

Featuring: John, the Sad Scientist, Amy, the Ambitious Photographer, Daniel, the Happy Monster, and Your Children.

Mammalian Diving Reflex are: Director and Playwright Darren O’Donnell; Actors John Caffery and Amy Lam; Production Manager Richard Cliff; Stage Manager Marianna Rosato; Managing Producer Jenna Winter; Artistic Producer Eva Verity.

Monster Makers plays in the NAC Fourth Stage March 24 – April 1, 2012 as part of the 2011-12 Family Series.

Performance Schedule:
Saturday, March 24   3:30 pm
Sunday, March 25     1 and 4 pm
Friday, March 30       7 pm
Saturday, March 31   1 and 4 pm
Sunday, April 1         1 and 4 pm

Adults & Children: $17
Groups of 10+ receive great discounts! For more information contact grp@nac-cna.ca or
visit our webpage.

Tickets are available for purchase:

• Online on the NAC’s website: www.nac-cna.ca
• In person at the NAC Box Office
• At all Ticketmaster outlets*
• By telephone 1-888-991-2787*
  *A service charge applies to all purchases made through Ticketmaster.

Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for the National Arts Centre English Theatre.

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For information, please call:
Sean Fitzpatrick, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre English Theatre
613-947-7000 ext. 389; e-mail: sean.fitzpatrick@nac-cna.ca
or visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca