Keith Brown is Absolute Magic: Come see for yourself
“Normally, the unknown is scary. But rather than fear, magic accesses our sense of wonder,” Keith Brown, Absolute Magic
Ruth Goodwin on the acclaimed and affecting “Heroes of the Fourth Turning”
“I don’t think I’ve ever played someone I disagree with so vehemently before…” Ruth Goodwin, “Heroes of the Fourth Turning”
Wesley Harrison is a voice of inclusion in opera
“My pursuit of opera . . . comes from a place of love for the art form, as well as the goal of inclusion.” Tenor Wesley Harrison, COC
In Emily Pohl-Weary’s new YA mystery “How to be Found”, a Toronto teen risks all for her chosen family
In the YA novel “How to Be Found”, Emily Pohl-Weary uses the mystery of a missing inner-city teenager to explore the complexities of the teenage life.
Fall into reading, and take flight at the 2023 Toronto International Festival of Authors
“There is so much to choose from in this year’s programme…” Interview with Roland Gulliver, Director of TIFA
Marcus Nance breathes new life into The Creature in “Frankenstein Revived”
“I have been called all sorts of names, and have been in situations where I felt unsafe. I have been hurt in ways that made me lash out….I get it.” Interview with Marcus Nance
Peterborough native Madeleine Brown returns to “Give ‘em Hell” . . . right where her tale of student activism went down
“PCVS and its closure meant a lot to many people in Peterborough, and, I believe, that even if you’re not from here…, you can feel that impact throughout the play.” Interview with Madeleine Brown,, “Give ’em Hell”
Georgia Findlay of GFT’s The Drowning Girls: the Journey of an Emerging Actor
“I was surprised at how relatable these characters were despite the period setting, and how relevant their story is to modern dating.” Interview with Georgia Findlay, The Drowning Girls
Oshini Wanigasekera’s “Brown People Can’t Be Ballerinas” is set to challenge presumptions
“This genre-bending show is comedy, dance, drama and a little squirm-in-your-seat truth telling.” Interview with Oshini Wanigasekera
In conversation with Yvonne Ng, Artistic Director of the 2023 dance: made in canada Festival
“There was a gap of performance opportunities for mid-level artists. I wanted to pay forward the opportunities that I had received in my career.” Interview with Yvonne Ng, d: mac/fac Festival
Tahirih Vejdani is the iconic Audrey in the classic “Little Shop of Horrors”
“What has surprised me the most about working on this musical is just how funny, dark, and absurdly good it is.” Interview with Tahirih Vejdani
Riot King’s “Suddenly Last Summer” is an atmospheric and resonant slow burn that grabs hold . . . and won’t let go
“If you are lucky enough to secure a ticket, do go see this thought-provoking inaugural production by Riot King.” Review of “Suddenly Last Summer”