Toronto theatre blogs

Hi there. We’re putting together a list of all the Toronto theatre blogs we can find. These could be artist blogs, company blogs, production blogs – pretty much anything goes as long as they are Toronto-based and primarily related to theatre. If you know of any that should be on the list, please drop a […]

New theatre blog friends

There are a ton of great theatre blogs out there. Here are a few we’ve been reading recently: Chris Dupis – TorontoDennis Baker blog – Los AngelesecoTheater – WisconsinGreyZelda Land – ChicagoGuardian UK – Theatre – LondonThe Mirror up to Nature – BostonOff the Fence – TorontoPlay Out the Play! – CaliforniaSpinning/and/spinning – Toronto Please […]

Theatre of joy

When enthusiasm trumps techniqueBy Alison Broverman Hey, I’m back! I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “wow, this girl must have some kind of crazy dirt on Ian that he doesn’t want spread around. Why else would he keep turning his usually thoughtful blog over to her insane ramblings?” Well, part of our deal was […]

Theatre communion or revolt?

Mary (from the comments) on theatre communion: “I like the communion idea, and I’ve been consciously aware of this on at least a few occasions that come readily to mind. “A theatre in Rochester, NY, used to have an annual season-ending 2-night playreading festival. I’d go straight from work each night and be there until […]

Theatre history

How would you explain theatre history to someone who doesn’t know anything about it? Where does it start? What are the major elements to consider? Who are the key players? Are there any problems or controversies that arise when trying to plot theatre history timelines?

10 questions: Cole J. Alvis

1) What the fuck is going on?I’m sitting in the Equity Showcase office logging some volunteer hours to subsidize rehearsal space here before this joint closes. Oh, and our new website is up. 2) How have you developed as an Artistic Director since starting (plural productions) in 2006?My initial impulse, coming out of theatre school, […]

Don Hall on theatrical discourse

Chicago-based playwright and theatre blogger Don Hall weighs in on the theatrical discourse debate, laying down his case for a rougher, more honest approach: “All of this boils down to two important yet diametrically opposed notions: most theater people just want affirmation and aren’t really interested in criticism, constructive or otherwise; we all claim to […]