Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch - The Film

  • Target Audience: Pre-K - Grade 5
    Run Time: 38 minutes

    Available for theatres, festivals, and schools.

  • Book by Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by Paul Yalowitz Adapted & Directed by Chris McGregor
    Puppet Designed and Crafted by Frank Rader
    Puppet Wardrobe by Barbara Clayden
    Performer Dresses by Darryl Milot
    Composition by Stephen Bulat
    Set Design by Shizuka Kai

    FILM CREW

    Director Lelinh Du
    Director of Photography/Colouring Angelica Perez Anzures
    Sound Technician/Design Stephen Bulat
    Boom Operator/Sound Assistant Kiefer Campney
    1st AC Valerie Lopez
    Gaffer Natalia Bahamón
    2nd AC Dylan Birch
    Steady Cam Douglas Armer
    SFU Venue Technician Darryl Strohan
    Stage Manager & Script Supervisor Jillian Perry
    Producer & 1st AD Daune Campbell
    Catering Cassandra Bourchier

    Thank you to Janice Beley and Michael Boucher of SFU Woodward's Cultural Programming for the use of the DJAVAD MOWAFAGHIAN CINEMA.

  • Edna/Mr. Hatch Jeny Cassady
    Betsy/Mr. Todd/Mr. Smith Sarah May Redmond
    Molly/Mr. Goober/Melanie Christine Reinfort

  • JESSIE RICHARDSON AWARDS 2016–2017 Winner Outstanding Design (TYA): Frank Rader and Barbara Clayden (Puppet Design)
    Winner Outstanding Artistic Creation (TYA): Chris McGregor (Directing)
    Nominated Outstanding Performance (TYA):     Jeny Cassady, Mika Laulainen, and Sarah May Redmond
    Nominated Outstanding Production (TYA)

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Summary

Mr. Hatch leads a predictable and dreary life; he keeps to himself. One Valentine’s Day, he unexpectedly receives a heart-shaped package with an anonymous note that whispers, “somebody loves you,” and everything changes. This heartwarming puppet play examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatch’s story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!

Launch Stream

Film stills taken from “Somebody Loves You, Mr.Hatch - The Film”, featuring Sarah May Redmond, Jeny Cassady, Christine Reinfort & Mr Hatch.

“The BEST”

"The BEST school performance I've seen in 27 years!"

— Mark Koebel, Eileen Madson Primary

“Stellar Piece”

"To sit in an audience of children and be able to hear a pin drop is a testament to the stellar piece of TYA theatre Axis has created. I have to say; the adults were enjoying the production as much as the youth."

— Dawn E, Audience Member

“Best response”

"I've taught here for 15 years and it was the best response I've seen from the students!"

- Craigflower Elementary