Steven Hao – Breathing new life into Puck at the Dream in High Park
“There’s an undercurrent theme within the play that feels immediate, urgent and exciting to be a part of.” 郝邦宇 Steven Hao, A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Mitali Banerjee Ruths celebrates South Asian culture in the vibrant Party Diaries series
“Seeing how my stories shaped my kids, I grew the courage and self-confidence to believe that I had important stories to make and share with the world.” Interview with Dr Mitali Banerjee Ruths, The Party Diaries
Patricia Summersett is a multi-talented Montreal artist with a radiant voice
“[T]he joy of art is so universal, disappearing into a painting, a book, a song, paradoxically makes us…well…more of the world..” Interview with Patricia Summersett
Unraveling the Mystery: A chat with Monica Dottor, mastermind director of County Stage’s ‘The 39 Steps’
“I’m especially keen for audiences to experience the joy that these actors create onstage!” Monica Dottor on directing The 39 Steps
Triple threat Celeste Catena’s journey into the arts brings her to Stratford Festival’s A Wrinkle in Time and Rent
“I think one of the most important parts of being an artist and unlocking new possibilities in my craft is keeping my brain and body engaged and always learning in new ways!” Interview with Celeste Catena, Stratford Festival
Matteo Esposito is “Sorting It Out” and bringing autism awareness to the New York stage
Autistic playwright Matteo Esposito’s play Sorting It Out has its US premiere in Off-Off-Broadway production by NYC’s Play Readings with Friends
Indigenous footprints on nature’s path: Louise Zimanyi discusses co-authoring the arresting new picture book “Walking Together”
“Nature has rights, and we have responsibilities.” Interview with author, educator and activist, Louise Zimanyi
Mary Graham unearths Alberta’s untold film history in A Stunning Backdrop: Alberta in the Movies
“The history is incredible, and has been for a century!” Interview with Mary Graham, author of A Stunning Backdrop
Alicia Plummer takes the stage as Alice in Wonderland at Guild Festival Theatre
“I hope I can inspire little black girls and other kids of colour to get up on stage and be who they want!” Interview with Alicia Plummer, Alice in Wonderland
Causes and “The Effect”: Aviva Armour-Ostroff on Coal Mine Theatre’s newest production
“I am hoping this play can incite discussion, and at the very best, make people feel less alone.” Interview with Aviva Armour-Ostroff, The Effect
The Sacrifice: Dada Masilo’s electrifying African spin on The Rite of Spring
“With roots firmly in the Tswana dance of her background, Masilo reshapes the original piece to create something entirely new…” Review of Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice
Chantal Lim’s ancient dialect is dying! What – and who – will keep it alive?
As for getting into comedy, I didn’t so much decide to pursue it as fall backwards into it…” Interview with imprand storyteller Chantal Lim