cSPACE Marda Loop
Studio Theatre (Level 1)
November 21 – 22, 2025
Written by Nikki Loach and presented by Quest Theatre, The Understandable Girl tells the story of Myla, the new girl at school. She doesn’t speak English; she dresses up and brings flowers for the teacher on the first day. Canada is a strange new place that is now, unexpectedly, her new home. She doesn’t understand much of what is going on, will anyone be her friend?
The Understandable Girl is a story of the importance of a first friendship between a young Canadian girl and young Ukrainian refugee told through the universal language of creative play and puppetry using English and easily understood Ukrainian. The play demonstrates how little imagination it takes to understand someone if you really listen.
Suitable for K-6
Themes: Friendship, similarities and differences, Ukrainian Culture.
Running Time: 60 min (50 min performance with 10 min Q&A)
DATES & TIMES
Friday, November 21st 2025 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 4:00 pm
COST
Early Bird Adult: $20
Early Bird Child: $15
*Early Bird Pricing Available until November 1st 2025
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Belonging and working together (Kindergarten – Social Studies)
Respecting diverse cultures (Grade 1 – Social Studies
Supporting cultural understanding and collaboration (Grade 1 – Social Studies)
Appreciation of Diversity (Grade 2 – Social Studies.)
Reflect on how personal relationships are maintained or strengthened (Grade 2 – Phys-ed and Wellness)
Perspectives can be shaped or shared using effective listening and communication skills. (Grade 5 – Phys-ed and Wellness)
Healthy relationships require consideration for different opinions, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and needs (Grade 6 – Phys-ed and Wellness)
Tools of Communication: Developing an awareness of the body and voice as instruments of expression. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)
Dramatic Forms: Exploring various forms of expression, including:
Dramatic movement
Mime
Storytelling
Dramatization
Puppetry
Storytelling Elements: Creating and telling stories by applying essential elements like character, setting, conflict, and plot. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)
Develop empathy through experiencing thoughts and feelings of other people and other cultures, as expressed through their stories. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)
Performance & Appreciation: Acting as creators, performers, and critics, assessing dramatic experiences, and exploring the creation of mood and emotion. (K to Grade 6 – Dramatic Arts)
To learn more, visit: www.questtheatre.org/understandable-girl
