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.”
Matthew Jocelyn’s Mark on Canadian Stage
“We shouldn’t take ownership of something that’s publicly funded.”
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.”
Apes, Zen Buddhism, and John Cage
Before stepping into the theatre together, Diego Matamoros, Richard Feren, and I spent some time at the zoo.
Sitting in the Dark
The pamphlet showed a young contemporary James Dean–style figure, leaning on a wall in a cool, loitering pose next to an electric guitar. It read: “Christ Embassy Church: God believes in YOU!”
Franglais
For me, English is more cerebral and French is more visceral. One comes from my head and the other comes from my gut.
The Understudy
Every working actor on Broadway nods conspiratorially when you say you’re “covering” for another actor.
Our Favourite Shows of 2016
We asked some of Intermission’s regular contributors and core team members for their favourite theatre experience of 2016.
The Most Popular Intermission Articles of 2016
These are the ten most popular articles we published this year—plus a few others you should check out.
Virtual Reality and the Future of Theatre
Have you ever asked an artist for archival footage of their show? They usually say, “No, it’s terrible. Nothing like being there.”
Practical Tips for Lazy Actors, Mike Pence, and Sudbury Graffiti
Try not to ever be one of those actors you see at auditions who say it’s all just a lottery that anyone can win.
Canadian Unions, Eric Peterson, and Quitting Plays
I’m not saying you shouldn’t let Hugh Dillon babysit your kid BUT the one time I did, I noticed a shift in Ella’s attitude.
In Case We Disappear in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the largest arts festival in the world. I went on my own, to survive it.
All the Girls Who Fell in Love with Whales
Whether I choose to name the framing device or not, I am an Anthropocene girl, making Anthropocene Art.
The Torontonian
I am neither a big-city boy nor a GTA commuter but another artist wacko from a hipster multicultural neighbourhood.
Bringing New Life to Old Plays
Someone asked me recently: Why do we still do Shakespeare?