An invented story based on true events in St. Johns, Newfoundland, in 1901, Whispers in the Air seizes the imagination with skillful puppetry, unexpected invention, and visual storytelling. The play tells the story of the birth of the radio through the delightful journey of a young boy finding his own voice.
Suitable for K-6
Themes: Communications, Canadian History, Belonging.
Running Time: 60 min (50 min performance with 10 min Q&A)
Whispers in the Air
by Attila Clemann
2026 Spring Elementary School Tour
Tour Dates (4 weeks) - April 13th - May 17th 2026
Are you interested in bringing Whispers in the Air to your school next Spring 2026? Fill out our Booking Request Form to get started!
Booking starts in March 2025!
Pricing
Early bird fee until June 30, 2025: $899 & travel fee + GST for one show $1698 & travel fee + GST for two shows
Regular fee after July 1, 2025: $999 & travel fee + GST for one show $1875 & travel fee + GST for two shows
*The cost for schools is heavily subsidized so that we can bring the magic of theatre to as many students across Alberta as we can. If you are in a position to support bringing professional theatre productions to Alberta students, please consider making a donation today.
If your school would like to bring in a touring show, but is unable to cover the subsidized fee for the production, we highly recommend you explore funding through Daytrippers Children’s Charity. Daytrippers aims to remove financial barriers and enable enriched learning opportunities for in-need children across Canada. Daytrippers can provide up to $1500 to help elementary students in lower-income and remote communities to experience learning opportunities from recognized educational and cultural institutions to help unlock their full potential.
English Language Arts and Literature
Belonging and working together (Kindergarten – Social Studies)
Share understandings of ideas and information about people, places or things that are real or imaginary (Kindergarten – English Language Arts and Literature)
Retell the main idea, characters and details in a story or poem. (Grade 1 – English Language Arts and Literature)
Analyze texts and interpret contexts to build comprehension. (Grade 6 – English Language Arts and Literature)
Science
Investigate the sources and behaviours of light and sound. (Grade 2 – Science)
Investigate creativity and its relationship to computational and divergent thinking. (Grade 3 – science)
Examine design processes and their application in solving problems. (Grade 4 – Science)
Describe the role of explanation and hypothesis in science (Grade 6 – Science)
Physical Education and Wellness
Perspectives can be shaped or shared using effective listening and communication skills. (Grade 5 – Physical education and wellness)
Dramatic Arts
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:
o Dramatic movement
o Mime
o Storytelling
o Dramatization
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 acquire knowledge of self and others that results from reflecting on dramatic play (K to Grade 6 Drama General Learned Expectations)
o Sharpen observations of people, of situations and of the environment
o Develop a capacity for imaginative and creative thought
o Develop respect for others – their rights, their ideas and their differences
o Give meaning to abstract concepts realized through dramatic play.
Curriculum Ties
Public Performances
DATES & TIMES
April 24th 2026 at 7:00 pm
April 25th 2026 at 1:00 pm - Alex’s Pajama Party Extraordinaire!
April 25th 2026 at 4:00 pm
LOCATION
1st Floor, cSPACE Marda Loop Studio Theatre
1721 29th Ave SW, Calgary T2T 6T7
COST
Early Bird Adult: $20
Early Bird Child: $15
Early Bird Pricing Available until March 27th 2026
Regular Adult: $23
Regular Child: $18.50
Teacher Ticket: $5
*Quest Theatre reserves the right to verify the ticket holder is a Teacher. Please bring school ID or other method of teacher verification to the box office.
Cancellation Policy
Public show tickets are non-refundable, but can be exchanged to another performance date for a fee of $5.00.
