The Laramie Project: Opening Night!
The honour of hosting Matthew Shepard’s parents, Judy and Dennis – our very special guests visiting for all three productions of The Laramie Project, has helped to capture some incredible media attention, including that of CBC Metro Morning and CBC Evening News.
This morning, Scott Garbe and Dennis appeared on CBC’s Metro Morning with host, Matt Galloway, for a moving and heartfelt interview you can listen to here:
Upon arriving back at CDS, Judy and Dennis were the special guests at this morning’s Senior School Assembly. They shared stories of their son, Matthew, with our Grades 9-12 students, and their reasons for starting a foundation in his name before opening the floor to questions. They will make a similar presentation to our Middle School students tomorrow morning.
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Additionally, Judy and Dennis will appear on CBC News with Dwight Drummond tomorrow evening (Friday, March 1) between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. We will share that link with you at a later date.
Tickets are still available to the February 28, March 1 & 2 productions of The Laramie Project and the Shepards will hold talkback discussions following each performance. Their passionate mission to “Erase Hate” and message of tolerance and acceptance are just as powerful and relevant today as they were 20 years ago. If you don’t have your tickets yet, contact Kate Lloyd at x288 or go online to purchase them. And please continue to spread the word among your friends and family members.
And to the cast, crew and directors of Laramie – Break a Leg tonight!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
