Set in a world out of time and place, The Investigator by Wren Brian explores complicity and capitalism through the characters of a Weaver and an Investigator. In this interactive digital experience, the unexpected visitor is played by each individual audience member who makes several choices for the character. This storytelling piece gives power to …
‘Journey across time and space in this multimedia presentation that celebrates trans joy’ Unscripted: Postcards invites you to be part of Christina Cook’s transformational storytelling experience with her collaborators and dramaturg Joanna Garfinkel. Meet Spiling, a PhD student working to get letters after her name—and postcards from her dead grandma—in this whimsical, non-linear work of …
Mark Twain said, "The human race has only one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." Join acclaimed Canadian playwright Mark Crawford to explore different ways that humour can be a playwright's best friend. Over five sessions, we'll explore various topics and dive into writing exercises designed to unlock your comic potential. *No actual weapons …
Co-Written & Co-Directed by Joel Bernbaum & Yvette Nolan Co-written & performed by Elijah Bell, Nicholas Guerreiro, Heather Jarvie, Yves Parizeau, Amalia Schelhorn, and Katie Van Bergeyk. Music by Tobin Stokes. For the past two years, Joel and Yvette have been working with theatres in cities across the country on this verbatim theatre project about …
Experience storytelling in its most dynamic forms! Off the Page is SkirtsAfire's event dedicated to showcasing brand new work by Edmonton artists. What begins as words on the page comes to life through a captivating selection of works-in-progress and excerpts. From theatre to spoken word, music, and movement, join us for performances that bring to …
Mairy Beam’s play, Peach Pie, will be included in the Fresh Picks Festival March 14 - 17 at the Alumnae main stage. Two sisters, sick with COVID, are expelled from the cottage one has rented every summer for 20 years. Joyce sings to keep her spirits up. Isabel entertains a mysterious stranger who may offer …
