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New Home Updates: December-January
2013 came and went, and what a fantastic year it was. In 2013, we were lucky to see our new home transform in so many amazing ways: walls were knocked down and built, glass was shattered and installed, brick was … Continue reading

Civil Debates 3: A Preview of Controversial Statements
#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

Civil Debates 3: Idle No More
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

Civil Debates 3: Idle No More – POSTPONED!
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

Results: Civil Debates 2: Arts Boards
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 2: Arts Boards
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

Civil Debates 2: Arts Boards
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

#CivilDebates Creative Cities
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

Civil Debates 1: Creative Cities
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

Civil Debates Kick-Off: Creative Cities
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

Civil Debates: Resolutions Selected
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