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How can we use playwriting as a form of resistance? What does resistance even mean? In this program, we will explore what our beliefs of truth, justice, social change, and resistance mean in relationship to our artistic practice as a playwright.
This program is perfect for anyone who's never written a play before to anyone who has plenty of experience. Through this program, we'll learn pillars of dramatic writing and explore ideas of social justice in relationship to writing for the stage. You will leave with a series of scenes, concepts, explorations, monologues, and more to launch your play. I ask for your vulnerability, openness, and rigor in creating a small community where we discover (and rediscover) the potential for sublime change through artistic creation.
DEADLINE to apply
Edit: Applications have now closed due to an overwhelming demand.
Sunday, May 12 at 11:59 PM
PROGRAM DETAILS
We are looking for participants for Soulpepper's Curtain Up program who:
- Are between the ages 18-24
- Are interested in exploring the performing arts in-person at Soulpepper Theatre with a small group
- Want to participate in hands-on workshops with Soulpepper Artist Educators
- Are interested in watching, creating and discussing theatre
- Will commit to all the dates and times listed below
No experience necessary!
If you have questions or need assistance or require accommodations during the application process, we will work with you to address your needs. Information related to accommodations will be confidential. If you have questions, please contact the Soulpepper Education Department at education@soulpepper.ca
PROGRAM COST
FREE! There is no cost to apply or participate. Fill the application form below.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Dates:
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
Friday, May 31
Saturday, June 1
Friday, June 7
Saturday, June 8
Time: 12 - 5 PM
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Makram Ayache is a multiple award winning playwright, performer, director, and educator living between Alberta and Toronto. His playwriting explores representations of queer Arab voices and aims to bridge political struggles to the intimate experiences of the people impacted by them.
Ayache was selected as one of six breakthrough artists in Toronto in the Toronto Star in 2023. His play, "The Hooves Belonged to the Deer" (Tarragon Theatre with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre), was selected as one of 10 best productions in Ontario in 2023 by the Globe and Mail. The same play was described as "the most excitingly theatrical piece of new writing to premiere in Toronto" by the Globe and Mail and garnered a critics' pick. Previously, "The Green Line" (Downstage and Chromatic Theatre) garnered four Betty Mitchell Award Nominations, winning two including "Outstanding New Play." Ayache is also the 2020 recipient of the Playwrights’ Guide of Canada’s Tom Hendry Award for “Harun.” He has also been nominated for four Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards for his plays “Harun” (2018) and “The Green Line” (2019) in Edmonton, Alberta.
APPLICATIONs have now closed
Please submit a short paragraph explaining why you would like to take this course along with a resume of your artistic experience. It's okay if you don't have a lot of experience, your paragraph can demonstrate your interest!
This program is generously supported by Canada Life. Public Support from Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts.
PROGRAM LOCATION:
Soulpepper Theatre Company
Located in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts building
Distillery Historic District
Address: 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto ON, M5A 3C4
Public Support: Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts
