A Toby Show Teachers' Notes

Come one, come all!

Come on an adventure led by the mischievous Toby, to the world of Cinderella.

Through the use of vaudeville, Toby invites audiences to travel with him on the twists and turns embedded within the classic story of Cinderella.

Reconnect with all the characters you love (and those you don’t), and allow yourself to be drawn in by the allure of Toby.

Watch how the world of Cinderella and the magic of vaudeville come together through the antics of Toby, to create a stage full of fun and frivolity.

These notes are divided up into sections to easily explain and explore the text of A Toby Show which has been adapted for a contemporary Australian audience by Director, Liz Skitch for the 2012 USQ Children's Theatre Week.

• Synopsis
• Character Profiles
• Themes
• Playwright Profile
• Director Profile
• Design Elements
• Points of Discussion
• Pre-show Activities
• Post-show Activities
• Useful Resources

Prepared by Luisa DiPompo, Marcus Oborn, Katie Hurst, Amy Robertson, Steve Pirie, Trevor Vanstone and Jasmine Lane as part of their Children's and Young People's Theatre unit within the USQ Creative Arts degree.