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Chris Dupuis
Chris Dupuis is a nomadic writer/creator/curator originally from Toronto.
LEARN MOREREVIEW: Theatre Under the Stars puts a compelling spin on Cats
In the end, Cats left me puzzled, perplexed, and absolutely buzzing. Did I ever learn what Jellicle means? No. Did I have a great time? Absolutely.
At Canadian Stage’s 41st annual Dream in High Park, everyone is Hamlet
“There's something really democratic about outdoor theatre,” says Canadian Stage artistic director Brendan Healy. “Indoor theatre spaces are awesome, but they can sometimes be intimidating and limited. For many people, Dream in High Park is their one trip to the theatre that they do every year. For many young people, it’s their first experience of theatre.”
Speaking in Draft: Theresa Cutknife
“Of course, we all have to make money and make different sacrifices just to pay the bills, because this city is so horribly overpriced,” says Cutknife. “But why? Why do we have to suffer to feel like we’ve paid our dues to the industry?”
Missing Toronto Fringe? Now’s your chance to make a difference
Following a successful festival, the Toronto Fringe continues to accept donations as part of its Tip the Fringe campaign.
Toronto Fringe’s New Young Reviewers 2024 | Round Two
The second round of reviews from the Toronto Fringe's New Young Reviewers program is here!
REVIEW: The Last Timbit is a surprisingly charming commercial gem
The Last Timbit, a show of snow and sweets, had a limited run at the Elgin Theatre in June and is getting a streaming release on Crave on August 12. I, for one, am more than curious to see how a wider audience will react.
Director Hillar Liitoja was ‘pathologically uncompromising’ in his pursuit of great art
His creations brought together all the joy and terror and beauty and chaos of being alive.
"Nightlife trends come and go," says witzel. "But there’s no reason a queer party space can’t be a creative site as well as a way to fund art."
‘It’s Definitely Worth the Trip’: In Conversation with The 39 Steps at County Stage
The two-time Tony-winning story will see its first ever site-specific outdoor production, courtesy of the County Stage Company.
A Glimpse Behind the Moon with Anosh Irani
We caught up with the celebrated scribe to chat about literary formats, strange characters, and achieving immortality through writing.
Decay and Regeneration: Re-Framing the Rhubarb Festival
"I’m actively and intentionally shifting away from well-made plays and trying to hone Rhubarb as a space for experimental practices," said Clayton Lee, Rhubarb's 2022 Festival Director.
REVIEW: Marie Chouinard’s Time for time
After catching two performances of Québécoise choreographic legend Marie Chouinard’s new work, I’m still struggling to figure out exactly what it is and what, if anything, it says about the direction of our field.
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