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Forgetting the Fear

I used to isolate myself backstage and cry after we performed for our first audiences. The energy they brought into the room utterly rocked me.

By Kristen Thomson / Nov 30, 2018

Escape to Manitoba: Addiction, Mental Health, and Healing

At the height of my mental health and addiction morass, I was lauded. I produced one of the most successful seasons at Buddies which was nominated for multiple Dora Awards. 

By Jim LeFrancois / Oct 16, 2018

The Problem With “The Show Must Go On”

When I reflect on the number of artists I know who suffer from mental health issues, and the unique stressors that come with our profession, the resources available to us and the awareness we have about public services feel meagre and insufficient.

By Nathan Carroll / May 11, 2018