“I heard about the premise of the show, and said, ‘I want in’, especially given my personal connections to the piece.” Interview with Germaine Konji about Fatuma Adar’s debut musical “Dixon Road”
“With Morphs, my focus was mainly on personifying the ‘dreamweavers’ themselves, presenting them as tireless and compulsive manufacturers of dreams and altered perceptions.” Interview with multiaward-winning choreographer Lina Cruz about the Toronto debut of MORPHS
Interview with Jamie McRoberts on her long association with Lapine and Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS and how playing the Baker’s Wife in TIFT’s production brings home what a “gift” the role is
SaMel Tanz, a Toronto-based contemporary dance collective founded by Samantha Schleese and Melissa Hart, will debut Enter the Avatar State
Eclipse Theatre Company has two musical-theatre works and a song cycle in current development. Audiences can catch a live concert presentation of Chilina Kennedy’s CALL IT LOVE, co-created with Eric Holmes, at Stratford Perth Museum until Sept 12, 2021.
“We just want to just instill a little bit of joy in everyone’s day.” Interview with Jennifer Villaverde about “Stillwater School for Mosquitos,” a new all-ages musical-in-progress, presented by Musical Stage Company and Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park
Hanna Kiel/Human Body Expression’s “Again” is a new intergenerational dance piece that depicts eight adults who are living with the pain of their past; and their journey to find forgiveness and the unconditional love of a child. “Again” premieres on February 26 – 28 as a part of DanceWorks’ new Moving Online series.
“I have become interested in the relationship between physical and mental health, having benefited personally from its positive effects, and I wish to share that with others.” Interview with the Toronto Arts Foundation’s RBC Newcomer Arts Award winning dancer-choreographer Mio Sakamoto
Interview with Sophie Dow about Mountain Duets, a ceremony for both the viewers and interpreters. It incorporates dance, live and recorded music, multimedia (projections) and a physical installation. Mountain Duets is part of Workman Arts Rendezvous with Madness Festival, on until October 25.
“…just because someone doesn’t jump to the roof or do the splits—does that touch your heart any less? Interview with Renata Soutter and Liz Winklaar on Propeller Dance’s “Flesh & Spokes, and Spasticus”
