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balancing act iPhoto caption: The Balancing Act team. Photo by Zeeshan Safdar.

Balancing Act creates options for caregivers in Canadian theatre

“The policies that we're creating, while they're centring mothers, parents, artists who are caregivers, they actually help everyone in the industry,” says founder and executive director Lisa Marie DiLberto. “You don't know when you're going to need these kinds of supports, because everyone's going to be a caregiver or need care at some point.”

By Kaitlyn Riordan / Jun 20, 2024

REVIEW: Give ‘Em Hell is a fast-talking window into a tenacious teen protest in Peterborough

Give 'Em Hell questions the fairness of ignoring the generation who will be the most affected by decisions made about them.

By Ilana Lucas / Sep 21, 2023

REVIEW: How We Play(ed) and Benched at the Forward March Festival

Theatre Direct has put their best foot forward to captivate young audiences, and they can close this festival feeling accomplished.

By Holly Hebert / Mar 29, 2023
baby theatre iPhoto caption: Hup by Starcatchers, Scotland. Photo by Solen Photography.

Theatre Through the Eyes of a Baby

As much as I loved the movie Her, I don't want my son to value screens over people.

By Claire Wynveen / May 16, 2016