COC’s Opera Makers and Sistema Toronto teach young people how to create an opera
Young people learn fundamental life skills by creating an opera, thanks to a community partnership between the COC’s Opera Makers initiative and Sistema Toronto.
New film “Stitched Glass” spreads message of hope and harmony
“Stitched Glass” depicts the creation of Kirk Dunn’s solo show The Knitting Pilgrim. Co-written and co-directed by Toronto-based filmmakers Ian Daffern and Omar Majeed, “Stitched Glass” makes its world premiere at the International Festival of Films on Art (LeFifa) March 16 – 28, 2021
What’s now and next for Frankie Drake Mysteries’ Chantel Riley
Interview with actor-singer Chantel Riley about her role on Frankie Drake Mysteries, playing Nala on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, representation in the arts, and her dream to one day join the MCU
Hanna Kiel’s new dance film “Again” was inspired by the unconditional love of children
Hanna Kiel/Human Body Expression’s “Again” is a new intergenerational dance piece that depicts eight adults who are living with the pain of their past; and their journey to find forgiveness and the unconditional love of a child. “Again” premieres on February 26 – 28 as a part of DanceWorks’ new Moving Online series.
Celebrate I Read Canadian Day with the charming picture books Ten Little Dumplings and The Aquanaut
“This is a big part of what ties together the experience of reading The Aquanaut and Ten Little Dumplings. At first glance, it might seem these are “girl power” stories. But a careful reading yields a deeper impression.” Review of Ten Little Dumplings and The Aquanaut
New picture book The Name I Call Myself depicts a young person’s journey to self-acceptance
“With its universal message of self-love and acceptance, The Name I Call Myself will resonate with a range of readers, children, teens and adults.” Interview with Canadian author Hasan Namir and illustrator Cathryn John
Star-studded My Earth Songs benefit album provides timely inspiration
Interview with Ricky Kej and Ron Korb about MY EARTH SONGS. The album captures the magic of this summer’s My Earth Songs Virtual Live Concert, a global initiative with Vivendi to benefit UNICEF COVID-19 relief for children worldwide and raise raise environmental consciousness.
Mireille Asselin returns to Opera Atelier in the world premiere of Something Rich and Strange
“There is just me, experiencing this kind of musical, hallucinatory journey through song, including some of my very favourite music in this show.” Acclaimed soprano Mireille Asselin on performing in Opera Atelier’s world-premiere production of Something Rich and Strange
Natasha Mumba has Faith in Factory Theatre’s ACTS OF FAITH, created specially for digital performance
“The play is about pursuing truth…within others and within ourselves, and how far we will go to get it.” Interview with Natasha Mumba on David Yee’s world-premiere ACTS OF FAITH, , presented by Factory Theatre, directed by Nina Lee Aquino
Mio Sakamoto: Choreographing for social change
“I have become interested in the relationship between physical and mental health, having benefited personally from its positive effects, and I wish to share that with others.” Interview with the Toronto Arts Foundation’s RBC Newcomer Arts Award winning dancer-choreographer Mio Sakamoto
Nkasi Ogbonnah brings her wit, values – and yes, enthusiasm! – to Second City Toronto’s new (and final) show, CERB Your Enthusiasm
Nkasi Ogbonnah on milestone firsts: making her Second City Toronto mainstage debut, being the first South Asian woman in a SC mainstage cast, and the representative impact of Kamala Harris
25 things every podcaster should know – courtesy of Marco Timpano’s new book
“With clear language, an inviting tone and a systematic structure, Timpano shares the many insights he has gleaned – and the mistakes that sometimes led to them – from producing four popular and acclaimed podcasts.” Review of Marco Timpano’s new book, 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast