#CivilDebates 3: Idle No More will include a discussion of 21 controversial statements our speakers have submitted anonymously. These will inform the section of #CivilDebates 3 that invites audience members to participate through a two minute response to any of … Continue reading
After rigorous debate on Creative Cities theories and the Role of Arts Boards, we’re excited to announce the speakers for #CivilDebates 3: Idle No More. Resolution to be addressed: The issues that created the Idle No More movement require extreme … Continue reading
Sorry! We have to ask you to sit tight while we coordinate the hectic schedules of our expert participants. We’re really excited by the enthusiasm for the first two sold-out debates, and we are committed to facilitating rigorous discourse led … Continue reading
By Michael Wheeler Last night The Theatre Centre and Praxis Theatre held #CivilDebates 2: Arts Boards, examining the relationship between Arts Boards and Artistic Directors through debate of the resolution: Be it resolved that Boards of Directors have the right … Continue reading
Civil Debates continue tonight, April 1st, with a debate on the role and responsibility of Arts Boards. We are hoping for a meaningful, insightful conversation, and an open platform for the community to express their views. To accommodate everyone, we … Continue reading
On Friday, March 15 we held our inaugural Civil Debate in partnership with Praxis Theatre which focused on the Creative Cities theories of Richard Florida. 4 invited debaters tackled the following resolution: Be it resolved that the Creative Cities theories … Continue reading
Civil Debates launch tonight: Friday, March 15th Doors @ 7pm, debate @ 7.30pm at The Theatre Centre Pop-Up, 1095 Queen St. West, at Dovercourt PWYC at the door. No RSVP required. Cash bar. Hosted by Theatre Centre Artistic Director Franco … Continue reading
The Resolution: Be it resolved that the Creative Cities theories serve to reinforce dominant class structures. The Context: Emergence of the Creative Economy and Creative Class (via Wikipedia) The publication of John Howkins’ The Creative Economy and Richard Florida’s book … Continue reading
On Friday March 15th, we are kicking off our CIVIL DEBATES series with a debate around Creative Cities ideologies. Brought to you by Praxis Theatre and The Theatre Centre, Civil Debates take the passionate and articulate exchanges from praxistheatre.com out … Continue reading
After receiving over 100 suggestions for debate topics as well as a slew of suggestions for debaters through our interactive installation at The Next Stage Festival, Praxis Theatre and The Theatre Centre have distilled three resolutions to be tackled at … Continue reading