“Other racialized students would see themselves reflected in my story, and would therefore feel that they, too, have a voice and that their experiences are valid.” Interview with author and health advocate Habiba Cooper Diallo about her debut book #BlackInSchool (U of Regina Press)
SesayArts Magazine in conversation with the Canadian Opera Company’s Sarah Forestieri about “Fantasma”, an opera for young audiences making its world premiere this week
“More than any other record I’ve done, this one is about the music.” Interview with Grammy-Award nominated vocalist Sylvia Hutton about her new all-ages concept album “Nature Child — A Dreamer’s Journey”
Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Sharon Lewis’ latest documentary WITH WONDER explores the question “can you be Christian and queer?”.
Arpita Ghosal’s review of Stories of a Dish: “The show’s universal themes of food, family, community and memory will appeal broadly, and South Asians in particular will smile fondly at the narrator’s many references to their food and culture.”
Music legends Sharon, Lois and Bram’s brand new album “Sharon, Lois and Bram: Best of the Best Live” is their first release in 21 years and features 22 never-before-hear live recordings.
As the year starts and the world looks toward optimism, hope and certainty, here are some thought-provoking and visually-arresting picture books to get young minds thinking and talking
Interview with Broadway and Stratford Festival alum Kimberly-Ann Truong, who plays an Alice for our time in Ross Petty Productions’ Alice in Wonderland panto
Interview with Marshall Pynkoski, Founding Artistic Director of Opera Atelier, about the film ANGEL, now extended for streaming over the holiday season by popular demand
“I believe that the vision and design of this production have been married so well that many aspects of our show will surprise the audience and offer an experience of a classic that they’ve never had before.” Interview with Kelsey Verzotti, currently appearing in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Shaw Festival.
“Any opportunity to work with this group of people and at Koerner Hall is one I’ll welcome.” Sara Farb discusses UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton and reprising her Broadway role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at home in Toronto
The audience’s wish is the djinn dJerald’s command! Velvet Wells speaks about his interactive show Djinn Joint, now playing at PrimeTime Festival 2021, and how everyone of all ages can participate and enjoy.
