It’s Our Second Anniversary!
Two years ago today, we launched Intermission.
Since then, we’ve been lucky enough to publish work by writers like Kim Solga, Holger Syme, Anita Majumdar, and Amanda Parris. We’ve published artist-on-artist profiles like Christine Horne writing about Tom Rooney, Bahia Watson writing about Weyni Mengesha, and Allegra Fulton writing about Jon Kaplan. We’ve interviewed Yvette Nolan, Sara Topham, and Kevin Drew. Artists have written essays about everything from opening up about mental health treatment to being exhausted by having to talk about their race to falling in love to deciding to use a pay-what-you-can ticket structure to tips on how not to be a douchenozzle. We’ve started posting more casting announcements and other theatre news in addition to our theatre listings and review roundup. We also started a recipe column and a podcast.
As we move into our third year, we’re excited to take on a new project: publishing plays. As of today, we’re accepting submissions of scenes from full plays, as well as short plays. We’re excited to bring on playwright and librettist Kevin Michael Shea to head the project. On top of writing the books and additional lyrics for A Misfortune (2014 Next Stage Theatre Festival/2017 Charlottetown Festival) and the book for Hero & Leander (shortlisted for the RBC Tarragon Under 30 Playwriting Competition), Kevin is a lovely human being who has a sharp editorial eye and will bring experience and enthusiasm to the role. Check out the guidelines for play submission here.
As always, thanks for reading. We’re looking forward to another year of publishing!
iPhoto caption: A graphic for the National Centre for New Musicals at Theatre Aquarius.
Theatre Aquarius reveals inaugural selections for National Centre for New Musicals
Following a request for submissions that drew over 260 applications, the NCNM curatorial committee has selected five works for support.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Rita Taylor
TO Live brings theatrical premiere of SKéN:NEN to the Bluma Appel Theatre
This May, TO Live will collaborate with Kaha:wi Dance Theatre to present SKéN:NEN, an immersive dance performance with a narrative rooted in cultural knowledge.
iPhoto caption: Tarragon Theatre. Photo by Peter Harte
Tarragon Theatre announces exhilarating 24-25 season
Tarragon Theatre has announced its 53rd season, brimming with local premieres, new plays, and exciting co-productions.
iPhoto caption: Courtesy of Brampton On Stage
Brampton On Stage assembles heavenly cast for one-night-only Pasek and Paul concert
Curated by Darryn de Souza and performed by a dynamic four-piece band, the show features a cast of stellar singers led by Elysia Cruz and Julia Pulo, currently starring in Mirvish’s Six.
Introducing the next act of Intermission Magazine
Today, we’re launching some exciting new features and initiatives at Intermission, starting with a gorgeous new website by Mouth Media.
iPhoto caption: Graphic courtesy of Theatre Calgary.
Theatre Calgary announces star-studded cast and creative team for Beaches the Musical
Theatre Calgary has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming international premiere of Beaches the Musical, beginning previews on May 18 in the Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre.
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