John D. Huston’s “Civilized” confronts the truth about residential school and Canada’s colonial past
Review: Circlesnake’s hilarious “13 Plays About ADHD” puts neurodiversity in focus
“The multiple, overlapping plays mirror the mental experience of ADHD, where various thoughts and ideas compete for attention.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Duncan Stenhouse on his love for jazz, opera and new beginnings at the Canadian Opera Company
“With such a jam-packed first year, there have already been so many valuable tools and lessons that I’ve gained… and I’ve only just begun!” ~ Duncan Stenhouse
Stunning new novel “However Far Away” explores settling and home
“Thematically, I was attempting to write a story that would explore all the different meanings of this word ‘settle’: making a home, shifting ground, acceptance and compromise, paying off a debt, getting even, and settler vs. Indigenous.” ~ Rajinderpal S. Pal
“The easy answer is engagement”: Craig Lauzon on comedy, satire and cultural authenticity in “The Thanksgiving Play”
“You want to do the right thing, but you’re not doing it in the right way. That’s kind of what happens in this situation.” ~ Craig Lauzon
Carlos Rivera’s “Rosa”: A Journey of Survival, Resilience and Renewal
“I don’t want to portray that violence in the piece. I know it happened. But there is also the other part, the joy.” ~ Carlos Rivera
In his new film, HAUI is amplifying Aunt Harriet’s voice
“Her story drew me in, and I felt it was one that needed to be told.” ~ HAUI
Review: “SAMCA” is a haunting exploration of womanhood, motherhood and mythology
“SAMCA’s ability to feel fresh, yet familiar is perhaps its greatest strength.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Amanda Peters’ new story collection avoids “trauma trap” in favour of light and hope
“I hope the readers enjoy the stories. They were gifted to me, and I was given the responsibility to write them. So I now gift them to you to enjoy.” ~ Interview with Amanda Peters
Srutika Sabu: A funny thing happened on the way out of medicine
“The short version? I’m a doctor turned clown.” ~ Interview with Srutika Sabu