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
“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
Interview with Sophie Dow about Mountain Duets, a ceremony for both the viewers and interpreters. It incorporates dance, live and recorded music, multimedia (projections) and a physical installation. Mountain Duets is part of Workman Arts Rendezvous with Madness Festival, on until October 25.
Interview with Ruth Ohi, one of Canada’s most prolific, popular and beloved author-illustrators
“There were all the uprisings, and I was up late on the internet recording this, and feeling in a physical space very aligned with [Lucretia’s] world.” Bahia Watson beautiful captures the resilience and vulnerability of a youth during a global pandemic in Lucretia in Quarantine, the 1st episode of Metamorphosis: a Viral Trilogy by André Alexis
Interview with acclaimed actor and director Nancy Palk about playing Du in Catch and Release, a film adaptation of Jane Martin’s Pulitzer- Prize nominated play Keely and Du
In her program The Magic of Yaman Through Khayal & Cinema, Ramneek Singh will present the interconnection between Indian classical and modern music, in her return to the Summer Music in the Garden at Home concert series.
“That’s the most exciting theatre can be, when it’s never been done before, and we’re going to try and do it. That’s what I think theatre is.” Theatre artist and educator Herbie Barnes spoke with us about opening up kids’ imaginative worlds on TO Live’s new digital series, The Arts Squad.
“I am experimenting with creating visual comedy in the form of Instagram cartoons and photos. The learning curve of how to adapt my comedy to these online platforms has been steep, but very fun and insightful!” We chatted with stand-up comedian Cassie Cao about creating comedy during the pandemic, and her shift from economist to comedian!
The Holy Gasp’s Benjamin Hackman premieres his choral composition GRIEF on July 1 via livestream performance. The night-long experience will shine a light on the grieving process.
Interview with Cathy Gordon, Luminato Festival Toronto’s Festival and Community Engagement Manager, about offerings and accessibility at Luminato Festival Toronto: Virtual 2020
“I hope people see the film and find inspiration to climb their own mountain, whatever that may be.” Interview with Philip Knowlton about his documentary feature film KUPENDA screening at ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto
