The Understandable Girl

Myla is the new girl at school. She doesn’t speak English; she dresses up and brings flowers for the teacher on the first day. Canada is a strange new place that is now, unexpectedly, her new home. She doesn’t understand much of what is going on, will anyone be her friend?

The Understandable Girl is a story of the importance of a first friendship between a young Canadian girl and young Ukrainian refugee told through the universal language of creative play and puppetry using English and easily understood Ukrainian. The play demonstrates how little imagination it takes to understand someone if you really listen. Suitable for K-6Themes: Friendship, similarities and differences, Ukrainian Culture.

Running Time:  60 min (50 min performance with 10 min Q&A)

DATES & TIMES Friday, November 21st 2025 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 1:00 pm - Myla & Lucy’s Pajama Party Extraordinaire!

Wear your favourite pajamas and bring your best friend!

Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 4:00 pm