Ventriloquist Michael Harrison to bring ‘Ventastic’ tour to Luseland school

By Your Southwest Media Group

LUSELAND — Students in Luseland will get a live dose of ventriloquism, storytelling and puppetry next month as part of a provincewide school tour.

Michael Harrison’s “Ventastic” tour will stop at Luseland District School on May 14, one of 14 Saskatchewan schools hosting the performance between May 11 and 22.

The tour is organized by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) through its Performing Arts in Schools program, which brings live arts experiences to students in communities across the province.

Harrison’s show blends ventriloquism with interactive storytelling and puppetry aimed at engaging students from kindergarten through Grade 12. The performance is designed to both entertain and educate, introducing students to one of the oldest performing arts while encouraging creativity and self-expression.

OSAC says the program helps spark imagination in young audiences and provides exposure to live performance that may not otherwise be accessible in smaller communities.

Harrison brings more than three decades of experience to the stage and draws on a family entertainment tradition spanning over 100 years. His performances feature a range of original characters and are built around audience interaction.

The Luseland performance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Luseland District School.

OSAC’s school touring program reached more than 16,000 students and teachers during the 2024-25 season, with performances delivered in dozens of communities across Saskatchewan.