In the past few weeks, we’ve had a bunch of artists working in the space, and we’re taking you behind the scenes to learn more about their processes. This month, we sat down with Peggy Baker (dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Peggy Baker Dance Projects) to talk about her new project Beautiful Renegades and what excites her about the next generation of artists.
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2021 was another year for the books. The doors remained closed to the public for much of the year, but there was a flurry of activity happening behind the scenes. It’s been a privilege to continue to work with and support the many artists who have made The Theatre Centre their home to create during this time.
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Even though the building is still closed to the public, we’re fortunate to be able to allow artists to work in the space. This month in the Incubator, Victoria Mata has been working on solo choreography for Cacao: A Venezuelan Lament, and PJ Prudat and Jonathan Seinen are further developing À la façon du pays. Upstairs in the Franco Boni, Lorena Torres Loaiza is building a life-sized maze for Pandora in the Box.
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One week until we welcome audiences back into the building for the first time since March 2020 for Comedy is Art! We’ve got a stacked lineup featuring Residency artist Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Martha Chaves, Nour Hadidi, Natalie Norman, Zabrina Douglas, Tamara Shevon, Kenny Robinson, and more!
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On June 29, we came together virtually to recognize exceptional artists and performance work at the 2020 Dora Awards. We were fortunate to receive nominations in a number of categories and we’re thrilled to see Melissa Joakim take home an award for Outstanding Scenic Design for Prophecy Fog.
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Today, Métis student Sam Howden shares their thoughts. To learn more about the work Sam and other Indigenous students are doing to fight for social justice and human rights at X University, check out Wreckonciliation X University.
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July marks the beginning of a new year for The Theatre Centre. Everything we’ve accomplished could not have been possible without your presence, feedback, energy, and participation — thank you!
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Today, The Theatre Centre joins the arts and culture sector in the #FairnessForArtsON campaign. We are not asking for special treatment. We’re asking for the same reopening terms that equivalent peer industries such as sports and restaurants have already been given. Please join us and help us make some noise.
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This month, we’re grateful to share an insightful article about solidarity written by Residency artist Rimah Jabr. Rimah also shared some resources you can look through to learn more about and support Palestinians right now.
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That’s a wrap! We continue to be fuelled by the thoughtful discussions, ideas, and creations from the Spring Residency Sharings.
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