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Preparing to Light up the stage again at the Segal Centre :l Uniting the Francophone and Anglophone communities.

Preparing to Light up the stage again at the Segal Centre :l Uniting the Francophone and Anglophone communities.

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Preparing to Light Up the Stage Again at Segal Centre

 

Montreal, August 17, 2020 – For its first in-person production since March, the Segal Centre is proud to announce a collaboration with the renowned French theatre, Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, and the French Theatre of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. This will be the first co-production between the Segal and TNM and is an example of the important rapprochement happening between the inextricably linked Francophone and Anglophone theatre communities, both indispensable voices and invaluable partners in Quebec’s cultural landscape.

Underneath the Lintel by Glen Berger and directed by François Girard (The Red Violin) will run in French this September (titled Zebrina. Une pièce à conviction in the French translation by Serge Lamothe) and in the original English at the Segal Centre this December. Starring Emmanuel Schwartz (TNM’s Tartuffe), the play follows a librarian’s quest to unravel the mystery behind a book 113 years overdue. More details and ticket information for the December production at the Segal Centre will be released at a later date. …

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Midsummer Nights dream now on Youtube . Livestream Performance directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. First professional production from the Pandemic!!

Midsummer Nights dream now on Youtube . Livestream Performance directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. First professional production from the Pandemic!!

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Enjoy from home a whirlwind Midsummer weekend of revelry, romance, and self-discovery set along the magical backdrop of Edinburgh. The Midsummer Collective is excited to present a LIVESTREAM performance of: Midsummer [a play with songs] by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre Directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. Featuring Vivian Burns and David Whiteley.

“It’s midsummer. It’s raining. And there’s these two people having sex. They’ve only just met.” Thus begins a whirlwind weekend of revelry, romance, and self-discovery set along the magical backdrop of Edinburgh. Upscale lawyer, Helena, and petty conman, Bob, are worlds apart, but their respective midlife crises create a deep and surprising connection. Playwright David Greig and composer Gordon McIntyre pair up to deliver that rarest of beasts, a romantic comedy with a good head on its shoulders as well as a huge heart at its centre. Greig’s story and McIntyre’s songs offer the thrilling possibility that we can take our lives in hand and reinvent ourselves.

Or, as the machine in the Edinburgh Castle car park puts it: “CHANGE IS POSSIBLE” Run Time: About 100 minutes not including intermission. All performances of our outdoor run on The Gladstone’s patio are sold out, so we are offering this LIVESTREAM performance on MONDAY AUGUST 10 at 7pm for those who can’t attend in person! This event is Pay What You Want. If you can afford to send us a few extra bucks, we would be forever grateful! Registration is free on Eventbrite, and donations can be sent via PayPal at http://paypal.me/midsummer2020 or by Interac e-transfer to midsummer@plosive.ca. You can contribute any amount, but for context, the tiered pricing for the in-person show goes like this: I Could Use a Discount: $15 I’m a Regular Theatre-goer: $30 I Support the Arts: $45 I’m an Angel : $60 We invite you to scale your contribution accordingly.

 

The Next Act: the National Arts Centre Releases its New Strategic PLan

The Next Act: the National Arts Centre Releases its New Strategic PLan

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The NAC’s 3-Year Plan (2020-2023) will lead and support the performing arts sector in Canada by focusing on its renewal, long-term resiliency and impact through dynamic artistic leadership, community building, learning and innovation and operational sustainability. 

August 11, 2020 – OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre today unveiled the details of its new Strategic Plan for the next three years. Entitled The Next Act, the Strategic Plan announces that the NAC will lead and support the renewal of the Canadian performing arts.
https://nac-cna.ca/en/stories/story/the-next-act 

The NAC is releasing this plan in a period of upheaval for the performing arts that includes the tremendous challenges posed to artists, performing arts centres and venues by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the widespread recognition of the need to eliminate racism from our institutions.

“At the NAC, we see an opportunity for profound change,” said NAC President and CEO Christopher Deacon. “We imagine a vibrant, renewed performing arts ecosystem that includes a wider spectrum of stories, cultures and artists. We imagine greater access and opportunities for engagement with the performing arts for all. We imagine a strong, adaptable sector that embraces innovation and fosters the next generation of performing artists, audiences and cultural leaders. With The Next Act, our 3-Year Plan, we commit to leading and supporting the growth of a renewed performing arts sector—not a resurrection of the old, but instead a transformation into something new.”

 

The NAC has already begun its work of helping the renewal of the performing arts centre through initiatives like #CanadaPerforms, which has showcased and paid more than 700 Canadian artists for their online performances, and partnered with shuttered arts festivals across the country;  through arts research on arts attendance during the time of COVID-19 in partnership with Business + Arts and Nanos Research; and by developing a national, online toolkit for the re-opening of performing arts centres and venues. More initiatives will be announced in the coming weeks, stemming from this strategic focus and intent.

 

“Under the leadership of President and CEO Christopher Deacon, the NAC is ready to lead and support the renewal of the performing arts nationwide,” said NAC Board Chair Adrian Burns. “Through collaboration and investment in creation, production, co-production, and dissemination, along with a heightened focus on community engagement, learning, and innovation, the NAC will shape a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for the performing arts in Canada.” …

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National Theatre Live on You tube. Thursday afternoon in Canada

National Theatre Live on You tube. Thursday afternoon in Canada

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https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

today  May 7   14h00  Anthony and Cleopatra on You tube   click on the above address.!!!

Enjoy the best of British theatre at home
This month, alongside much-loved National Theatre shows, we’re pleased to stream two productions from the stages of other great British theatres, filmed and originally broadcast by National Theatre Live:
  • Barber Shop Chronicles – a never-before-seen archive recording of Inua Ellams’ smash-hit play, about the places where banter is barbed, and the truth is telling.
  • A Streetcar Named Desire – Gillian Anderson and Vanessa Kirby play Blanche and Stella in the Young Vic production of Tennessee Williams’ American classic.
  • This House – James Graham’s timely, biting and funny portrait of British Politics in the 1970s.
  • Coriolanus – Tom Hiddleston plays the title role in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Shakespeare’s searing political tragedy.
Every Thursday throughout May, a new play will premiere on YouTube at 7pm BST, available to watch for free, for a week.
Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room opens English language theatre development in Montreal

Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room opens English language theatre development in Montreal

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Infinithéâtre opens its play-development to the public

The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room

Every Thursday from May 14 to June 25, 5pm

Montreal, May 2020 ● Infinithéâtre is inviting members of the public across Canada to The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room to participate online in the development of a series of exciting new plays. Once a week, a different script of a work-in-progress from six Québec playwrights will be released. If the synopsis of the play intrigues you or you enjoy reading early work and being part of the process, they are looking for your input to help develop and write the next draft. The Infinite Playwrights’ Chat Room runs Thursdays, May 14-June 25.

This is a genuine dramaturgical process. If interested, people have ten days to read the play and think about feedback; any questions, observations and suggestions they’d like to offer. These comments from diverse readers help the writer make decisions about the next version. During a live Zoom session your suggestions will be put forth, providing the writer with fresh inspiration for their next phase of development

As audience members, the general public is welcome to audit the event and add comments in a Q&A session. If you would like to participate live in the discussion with the playwright, moderator and other select creatives, just let Infinithéâtre know when you email your comments. You could then be invited as a guest into the room. The Chats can also be watched live on Infinithéâtre’s  Facebook page.

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Soulpepper theatre on line. Toronto

Soulpepper theatre on line. Toronto

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Fresh Ink May 1st

Experience the very freshest work from some of the today’s most exciting playwrights! Pour yourself a drink and join Beverley Cooper (The Lonely Diner, Janet Wilson Meets the Queen, If Truth Be Told), Judith Thompson (White Biting Dog, The Other Side of the Dark, Palace of the End), and Carole Fréchette (The Four Lives of Marie, The Seven Days of Simon Labrosse, Helen’s Necklace), read excerpts from their newest work. The event will be hosted by Weyni Mengesha, Frank Cox-O’Connell, and Guillermo Verdecchia.

Beverley Cooper

Judith Thompson

Carole Fréchette
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Fresh Ink May 8th

Experience the very freshest work from some of the today’s most exciting playwrights! Pour yourself a drink and join Damien Atkins (Real Live Girl, miss chatelaine, We Are Not Alone), Rose Napoli (Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells), Oregano, That’s Amore), and Martín Zimmerman (Ozark, Seven Spots On The Sun, On The Exhale), read excerpts from their newest work. The event will be hosted by Weyni Mengesha, Frank Cox-O’Connell, and Guillermo Verdecchia.

Please note: this event may not be suitable for younger audiences. There may be language and references to adult content, torture, and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.

Rose Napoli

Martín Zimmerman

Damien Atkins

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