Artistic Producer Vita Brevis Arts, Executive Artistic Director, English Section, National Theatre School of Canada, 2012-2024. Theatre Director and Enthusiast
On Saturday, December 12th, Sylvia Cloutier (Indigenous Artist in Residence, 2020, Kuujjuaq, Nunavik) finished her residency with an online reading of SAIMA, her first play, and the second major project she developed at NTS.
"Itβs time to take a look at the unconscious biases and recognize that those practices are harmful.β
Watch our full interview on Inclusivity with Jani Lauzon on colonial system and environment, Associate Director of the Acting Program, here: ent-nts.ca/en/associate-direβ¦
Kamala means lotus
And also a Goddess name
The One one worships for prosperity
That's Lakshmi flame
For beauty, wealth & luck
She is the Mother to your need
But also mighty rage to vanquish
Corruption & greed
After years of "President Distome"
Devi-energy's the White House home
NURSES GOT PICKED UP BY @nbc π€π«π€ Iβm so v v v excited, I canβt wait for yβall to meet my character in Season2!!! In the meantime catch Season 1 premiering Dec 7th at 10pm ET following @NBCTheVoice
Watch this excerpt from a sketch featuring NTS graduate @MrMejaki (Acting 2018, Ojibway/Odawa from the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian territory) that was presented at the 2020 @DoraAwards virtual ceremony held on June 29th. #doraawards2020#Throwbackbit.ly/2ZqFrBC
Theatre camp moves online!
Weβre excited to offer NEW virtual sessions for young people to learn about playwriting, acting, character development & careers in the arts, led by Festival company members and other renowned theatre artists.
Starts July 6!
stratfordfestival.ca/Learn/Kβ¦
Our Jul newsletter, in which we urge you to watch Gabe Maharjan and Merlin Simard's priceless play about heart and hustle and everything in between. Jun 30 8pm EST deets: loom.ly/1adizhw@buddiesTO@NTSofCanada
This Sunday at 7pm, @CahootsTheatre continues its incredible work in holding space for marginalized groups by offering MIXTAPE - a virtual gathering specifically and ONLY for anyone identifying as mixed-race, facilitated by @EvaBarrie. More info including how to register:
Over 300 BIPOC American theatre-makers have cosigned an open letter titled "We See You, White American Theater". It is a must-read and the issues here must definitely be addressed in the Canadian theatre industry as well. weseeyouwat.com/