The Golden Age Players facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Golden Age Players |
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| Genre | children's dramatic |
| Directed by | Valentine Boss |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Alan Brown |
| Production location(s) | Montreal |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 14 October – 23 December 1957 |
The Golden Age Players was a special Canadian TV show for kids. It aired on CBC Television in 1957. This series was all about children acting in exciting plays.
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What Was The Golden Age Players About?
This TV show featured young actors performing different dramatic plays. Imagine watching classic stories come to life with kids your age!
Famous Stories Brought to Life
Some of the plays shown included "Empress And The Four Seasons." They also performed "The Snow Queen," a famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Another play was "The Birthday Of The Infanta," also known as "The Infanta's Dwarf," by Oscar Wilde.
Who Made the Show?
The costumes for the show were designed by Jacqueline Boss. Her son, Valentine Boss, was the director for the series. He helped the young actors bring their characters to life. Alan Brown was the producer, making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.
When Did the Show Air?
The Golden Age Players was a half-hour show. It was broadcast on certain Mondays in the late afternoon. The show ran from October 14 to December 23, 1957. On other Mondays, a different show called Chez Nous was on.
