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SHINE ON – Thoughts from Executive Director Emma Stenning, One Year On

Theatres have ghost lights for a reason. There was once a practical reality, of course, in keeping a dim glow in a place as trip-hazard-riden as a stage, but modern…

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Soulpepper Perspectives: Travis Knights

I miss being asleep.  I miss going about my daily life, blind to the weight of the current moment.  The Black Lives Matter protests have awakened me.  I am awake…

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Soulpepper Perspectives: Raha Javanfar

Back in early June, I was asked to write a blog entry. At the time, I submitted the photo on the left, and some writing about how COVID-19 had been…

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Reflections from our Artistic Director

Reflection from our Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha on June 5, 2020 While sitting down for dinner with my husband and two little boys this past February, my five-year-old said “Mom,…

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Soulpepper Perspectives: Oliver Dennis

Well. I’m writing this at the beginning of week 11 of self isolation. I’m isolating with my wife, Deb Drakeford, and our 2 grown children in our little house in…

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Soulpepper Perspectives: Nancy Palk

Hello to all of you Soulpepper patrons, and colleagues. Hope you are well, and not suffering with symptoms of the virus, or from the loneliness of self isolation and social…

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Soulpepper Perspectives: Mike Ross

Strange, beautiful, challenging times. I have had some of the highest and lowest moments of my life through the last 6 weeks. Watching opportunities for artists to share their talents,…

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Executive Director Emma Stenning

I moved to Canada almost 18 months ago now, and besides the company of my two much adored cats, came here alone. At the time, my family and friends often asked…

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Neverland Welcomes New Lost Boys!

Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan is back again this year, and the team is excited to welcome some new (and familiar) faces join the team in Neverland this year. Gabriella…

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