Daily Archives: October 7, 2009

Event: RISKING THE VOID-The Scenography of Cameron Porteous, Theatre Museum Canada　

A Comprehensive Retrospective of stage designer Cameron Porteous’ remarkable contribution to theatre in Canada.  Curated & designed by Sean Breaugh & Pat Flood (this is the exhibit that we are working on with the University of Guelph Library’s L.W. Conolly Theatre Archives & The Shaw Festval)

FREE ADMISSION
On now until Tuesday October 20
exhibit hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Weekends noon-5pm
Open Thanksgiving Monday (noon-5pm)
The Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street. Toronto.

For more information click here.

Event: Tickets on Sale for STARS Awards Gala, Mixed Company Theatre

Tickets are now on sale to the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala, Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary celebration.

Mixed Company Theatre is thrilled to partner with Master of Ceremonies, Suhana Meharchand, desert sponsor, Dufflet, and host, SHAMBA foundation to celebrate the STARS Awards Gala.

Enhanced by artistic performances, a silent auction, award ceremony and cocktail reception, celebrating Mixed Company Theatre’s 25 years of positive change will be an evening to remember.

WHERE: SHAMBA foundation, 48 Yonge Street, Suite 1200, Toronto, ON
WHEN: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Tickets are $75 per person or $200 for 3 people and can be purchased by calling 416 515 8080 or visiting www.mixedcompanytheatre.com.

Announcement: Fringe Applications Up (And Due Early!), The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival

We have moved The Toronto Fringe application deadline earlier to November 18, 2009 (5PM) – Tell Your Friends!

For all interested artists and companies, applications for the Fringe are available on our website and for the first time can be submitted electronically.

For artists and producers, the Toronto Fringe is an exciting opportunity to showcase work which may not otherwise be seen. The Fringe has been a springboard for many artists to debut new work and has sent several productions to major theatre centers across Canada and even to award-winning Broadway runs.

To help indie artists, the festival provides a series of workshops that give artists and companies the tools they need to make their show a success. The Fringe also provides development opportunities through The Fringe Evolution Fund, various community initiatives and the Next Stage Theatre Festival.

The Toronto Fringe Festival set new records in 2009 with over 60 000 ticketed attendees and over $427 000 returned to the celebrated artists participating in the Festival.

To apply to the Toronto Fringe 2010 lottery, log on to fringetoronto.com and find the information under ‘For Artists’. Artists may apply online or download a hard-copy application form. Again, the new deadline for applications is November 18. The lottery will be held on November 30 at a location to be announced.

Companies that are selected to participate in the Fringe are provided with the following:

  • scheduling of performances (seven performances, eight for FringeKids! at a variety of times
  • a venue equipped with lights and sound
  • a technician to assist in the running of your show
  • full professional front of house service
  • box office collection and support staff
  • festival publicity
  • 100% of the ticket revenue generated by the company
  • production support (producing, publicity, stage management, design and technical seminars)
  • an environment that facilitates an independent creative process and the opportunity to perform to a supportive audience.

BYOV Applications Are Now Available! Bring Your Own Venue (BYOV) spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. This category is designed for site-specific works. For more information about the BYOV category call us at 416-966-1062 or 1-866-515-7799 (outside of Ontario).

The 2010 Fringe Festival will run from June 30 – July 11, 2010.

For more information on Toronto Fringe Applications, click here

Call for Submissions: 2010 Paprika Festival, Paprika Festival

Prospective Young Artists!  If you’re 21 or under and interested in exploring your capabilities as an artist, submit to the 2010 Paprika Festival ! We are looking for a group of young artists who are creating dynamic, exciting, and high-calibre new work to fill the stages of the Tarragon Theatre for our upcoming festival. As a participant, you’ll have access to experienced, professional artist mentors and facilitators, opportunities to learn about the many facets of theatre, and marketing, publicity and development resources associated with the festival itself. You’ll also get free tickets to theatre around the city and the opportunity to learn from our Training Days. Best of all, everything is FREE! The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 12.

.meet other artists.create new work.develop your voice.play hard.
.paprika.that’s hot.

Contact info@paprikafestival.com for more info or check out:
www.paprikafestival.com