Our Carmen is a newcomer to Canada, a feisty little girl, facing her first day in a Canadian school. She loves to dance, and sing, and she is not to be tamed. When Tory Adair, the “coolest kid in school” tries to bully her, she stands up to him. And gets in a whole lot of trouble. Through her story we look at the outsider in Canadian society, the child who is different, schoolyard bullying, the value of independence, and the saving properties of art. With Bizet’s bewitching, infectious music, Carmen’s flamenco dancing, and the action-packed story, The Schoolyard Carmen has proved to be Shoestring’s most popular adaptation yet!Estimated runtime: 45 mins, followed by Q&A. No intermission.