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iPhoto caption: Urjo Kareda was an Estonian-born Canadian theatre and music critic, dramaturg, and stage director. He died in 2001.

Urjo Kareda was metal as hell 

A sign outside Urjo Kareda's office read, "no whining." A framed letter inside said "Fuck you, Mr. Kareda."

By Ivana Shein / Feb 9, 2024
iPhoto caption: Headshot of David Yee by Dahlia Katz.

Speaking in Draft: David Yee

In this first instalment of Speaking in Draft, staff writer Nathaniel Hanula-James interviews award-winning playwright David Yee about his devotion to chasing unanswerable questions.

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Feb 6, 2024
iPhoto caption: Production shot by Cylla von Tiedemann.

In Morris Panych’s Withrow Park, the mysteries of the universe come knocking

Morris Panych’s surreal new play promises to be anything but a walk in the park.

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Nov 13, 2023

Laying The Seagull at Soulpepper’s Feet: In Conversation With Daniel Brooks

"I look to the theatre [as] something that actually takes me away from the moment, for a moment. Not escapism — perspective."

By Ryan Borochovitz / Apr 11, 2023