Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch - The Film
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Target Audience: Pre-K - Grade 5
Run Time: 38 minutesAvailable for theatres, festivals, and schools.
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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 KaiFILM 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 BourchierThank you to Janice Beley and Michael Boucher of SFU Woodward's Cultural Programming for the use of the DJAVAD MOWAFAGHIAN CINEMA.
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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
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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