In Conversation: Jordan Tannahill
“I wasn’t interested in telling a story as such, or having characters as such. For me it was about tapping into this kind of primal howl.”
Clearing a Path for Indigenous Artists
“I think in a lot of ways we’re trying to clear a path, making this a place that feels more accessible to Indigenous artists.”
What I’ll Never Forget
The first thing Jon Kaplan told me was, “I’ve never seen so much anger onstage by a woman.” I guess he saw the expression on my face, because he added, “I mean that as a good thing.”
MS Won’t Stop Me From Dancing
I didn’t know much about MS. But I did know it was something a dancer and choreographer like me shouldn’t have.
The Here and Now
It’s terrifying for any of us to expose ourselves to someone we don’t understand, or to someone we might confound.
Bluit Nanche: How My Friend Took Over a Multimedia Art Installation on a Dare
For a brief period, this trite, obnoxious instillation piece had urgency and meaning.
Derrick Chua’s Top 12 SummerWorks Picks
Check out the twelve shows Derrick Chua is most excited to see at this year’s SummerWorks Performance Festival.
Spotlight: Eda Holmes
Eda Holmes takes a unique approach to storytelling that incorporates her interest in rarely told points of view as well as her background as a dancer.
Performing and Parenting: Neema Bickersteth
“When I was pregnant, I loved, loved, loved my body. I thought I was so beautiful.”
Performing and Parenting: Julia Aplin
“In our culture, even today, women are taught that to be a good mom, you sacrifice yourself.”
A Final Checklist Before You Print up Your Play
Your play must have at least one character that could be played by a puppet.