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.
Continue readingwhat’s on(line) + celebrating soheil parsa
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!
Continue readingdo you miss theatre as much as we do?
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.
Continue readingon solidarity
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.
Continue readingin case you missed the residency showings…
That’s a wrap! We continue to be fuelled by the thoughtful discussions, ideas, and creations from the Spring Residency Sharings.
Continue readingwhat’s on(line) + milton and patrick sent a show to argentina
Here’s a rundown of what’s in this month’s issue: Milton Lim and Patrick Blenkarn reflect on the process of sending their video game to a festival in Argentina; Peggy Baker is winding down her company after 30+ years; Secret Life of a Mother is being published and you can pre-order your copy right now. In Learning, Unlearning, we shared be water, an art project from two anonymous artists collecting memories of their Hong Kong.
Continue readingwhat’s on(line) + spring has sprung!
This month you can make a DIY composter at Exploration artist Thomas McKechnie’s full moon ritual, read an incredible article about Blackness and bees by Residency artist Nehal El-Hadi, and tune in to see Nehal share her perspective on text and tactility at Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art and Manitoba Craft Council’s Spring Talk Series.
Continue readingwhat’s on(line) + let’s talk about mutual aid
We rounded up a few videos featuring artists in Residency at The Theatre Centre—see what they’ve been up to! In case you missed our announcement last week, we’re taking a break from Progress this year and using the time to consider how Progress has served the community and what it might look like in the future. If you have several minutes to fill out this survey, we’d love to know your thoughts! For this month’s Learning, Unlearning, we’re talking mutual aid initiatives: find out how you can support them if you’re able or access them if you’re in need.
Continue readingtouch change
We are now in a moment of revolutionary action. Revolution is never a one-time event but rather a process, and we are definitely in the middle of this process right now.
Continue reading2020 vision: looking back. moving forward.
Looking back, we are feeling proud and grateful for all the things we’ve accomplished together. The staff, the board, Residency artists, their collaborators—none of us would be here without you and the entire Theatre Centre community. Your likes, comments, shares, attendance at Zoom events, and generous donations have sustained us.
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