Producing imaginative, original & accessible Shakespeare since 2011 Artistic Director: Graham Abbey 📷 by Dahlia Katz: Dion Johnstone in #CaesarTO, Jan 2020
Toronto, Ontario
Joined September 2015
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A great new program starting up at @AFC_helps:
New program alert! The Group #Mentorship Course by @AFC_helps, @dancetransition & @AFBSCanada is designed to connect arts professionals looking for a shift in their careers with seasoned industry mentors. Find out more and apply by June 30 at buff.ly/2SICv49.
Live digital performances created specifically for online audiences 🤩 FOLDA runs until June 13: folda.ca
@SpiderWebShow
👁 TONIGHT at 8pm ET: Experimental projections accompany immersive and musical storytelling in Leslie Ting's Speculation, a harrowing story of loss and listening. #FOLDA2021
Tickets still available >> ow.ly/oejL50F62oo
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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS!
Join @TheatreDirectCA for
@BalancingActCdn: Info Session @ 1 pm
@PAALtheatre Compassion Training Workshop @ 2 pm
Thurs. June 17
Re: support for piloting strategies that forefront more inclusive, care-led workplaces.
Register: bit.ly/3c4iQBO
This is a crucial week to take action to ensure that Toronto's performing arts sector isn't left behind in the Roadmap to Reopening!
Please read more + email members of government using the tool at canadianlivemusic.ca/fairnes… + amplify #FairnessForArtsON on social media 📣
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Emerging Indigenous and Black playwrights, check out the Creative Catalysts program! Applicants are asked to submit a 5 min video or 3 page written pitch that outlines the themes of the work they would like to develop, and their desire and time lines for developmental support.
Calling all emerging Indigenous and Black playwrights 📣 Check out the new Creative Catalysts program, brought to you by TIP, @TheatreBTW & @NativeEarth. The submission deadline has now been extended to June 14 - visit our website and apply today! 1000islandsplayhouse.com/202…
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It's been a difficult year following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. We hope the work the community has started continues to progress as we gather again. Feel How You Need To Feel today, enjoy this stunning piece, celebrate life, and remember.
youtube.com/watch?v=jNgvah2K…
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🎉 2021 Season Announcement
""After a year of extraordinary challenges and setbacks, it gives me great pleasure to announce the return of live outdoor theatre to Prince Edward County...." -@Grabbey
Find out more about our 2021 season at: festivalplayers.ca/2021-seas…
#PEC #TheCounty
Coming up in less than an hour from @The_Globe in London: a Zoom webinar featuring the Globe’s Professor Farah Karim-Cooper, performer Aldo Billingslea, and scholar Vanessa Corredera discussing issues of race and social justice in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Tonight is the first in our series of Anti-Racist Shakespeare webinars, as part of our ongoing work in the field of Shakespeare & Race, where we'll think about language, performance history and culture around #AMidsummerNightsDream.
Join us 👇 #ShakeRace
bit.ly/AntiRacistDream
So much to look forward to in this re-envisioned Dream in High Park @canadianstage!
It is with absolute delight that we introduce you to Dream in High Park - a full summer of performance magic this June to September.
#csDream info and the full slate of programming can be found at bit.ly/3ehH4tP
📷 by Vanessa Heins, McKenzie James, Cylla von Tiedemann
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What exactly is "myth"? 🤔
MAHABHARATA is an ancient myth being adapted for the stage by @WhyNotTheatreTO.
In 2020, Ravi and Miriam had a conversation with @devduttmyth delving into some of the complex themes of their show.
🔗For the full chat, visit: bit.ly/33tipfG
Friendly reminder that the @cbcpodcasts @ExpectTheatre PlayMe Podcast is home to some truly incredible Canadian plays, free to experience in audio form 🎧
“I wanted to talk about it in the most humane way."
Playwright @keith_barker reflects on "This Is How We Got Here," and how each of its characters takes their own journey through grief following a young one's suicide. A moving new interview via #PlayME. smarturl.it/playmeCBC
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This year YRAP is exploring new and different ways to create theatre! Applications are due May 10, for this PAID training opportunity to Ontario folks aged 16-24.
shakespeareintheruff.com/edu…
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More DST dates added! Designated Sharing Time (DST) is a virtual meeting space where entertainment industry workers can come together to be supported and support others. Share tips, talk things through, hang out - no judgement. Check schedule and sign up: bit.ly/joinDST.
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The one and only, @EvaBarrie, is participating in Bard on the Beach’s webinar “Shakespeare Beyond the Proscenium.” Sign up with the link below!
Join us for the final Conversations With webinar, “Shakespeare Beyond the Proscenium”, ft. Eva Barrie (@ShakespeareRuff), Rodrigo Beilfuss (@SIR_Winnipeg) & Christopher Gaze.
WHEN: Friday, April 30 at 12pm PST
COST: FREE
➡️Register now: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/…
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In light of recent events, we recognize how crucial it is to share joy and amplify Black voices. BLACK JOY!! is a complex, individual, communal, healing and powerful form of resistance and resilience.
This panel was recorded in February of 2021.
➡️ stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Amplifying the work of Canadian Green Alliance for #EarthDay! This national not-for-profit is devoted to bridging the gap between sustainability & theatre. Follow them on IG @ canadiangreenalliance & check out their panels with @TAPA_TO here: youtube.com/channel/UCqOrSb3… #EarthDay2021
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TO Live is proud to launch explorations, an initiative to support the creative process of Toronto’s artists! 12 artists hailing from choreography, theatre, music & digital art will have the opportunity to research brand new ideas. Read here: tolive.com/explorations
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Appointment opportunities to the Board of the Canada Council for the Arts (part-time):
Vice-Chairperson: bit.ly/3gxkRJN
Member: bit.ly/2QNF8jA
Apply before May 10, 2021.
📷 @CanadaCouncil
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.@Soulpepper is taking audiences around the world in 80 plays! 🌎
The first piece premieres April 21—take a look at what's been announced so far here: soulpepper.ca/performances/a…
NEW deadline! Friday, April 23, 5:00 pm EST ⤵️
Nominations are due Apr. 16 for @TAPA_TO Dora Ancillary Awards!
• Leonard McHardy & John Harvey Award for administrators (tapa.ca/dora-awards/awards/l…)
• Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award for artists dedicated to advocating & being ambassadors for the arts (tapa.ca/dora-awards/awards/b…)