On the Grid

Louise Pitre on performing in The Inheritance

Canadian Stage

In conversation with Louise Pitre on returning to the Bluma stage, performing in The Inheritance, and more.

Interview with the Director of The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes

Interview courtesy of Festival TransAmériques (FTA)

In an interview with Festival TransAmériques (FTA), Director Bruce Gladwin shares the inspiration behind the internationally celebrated play, The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, their creative process, and the vision for Back to Back Theatre.

Notes on The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes

By Peter Eckersall

In this edition of CS Grid, theatre scholar Peter Eckersall shares an essay on the themes and content of The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes. 

‘For a Minute It’s Real’: Notes on Topdog/Underdog

Written by Jordan Laffrenier

In this issue of CS Grid,  Topdog/Underdog Dramaturge Jordan Laffrenier touches on the relationship between brothers Booth and Lincoln and how their stories echo the realities of many. Jordan also offers insight on acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and what she has said about plays’ ability to rewrite history while navigating between theatre and real life.

Dreams Come True at A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Canadian Stage interviews Jamie Robinson

We’re celebrating 40 years of Dream in High Park by bringing back our inaugural Shakespeare production from 1983, A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Making his High Park directorial debut, in this edition of CS Grid, we interviewed Dream in High Park veteran performer Jamie Robinson on his thoughts leading this milestone production, why this play is beloved by audiences and why you need to check it out.

Daniel Brooks (1958-2023)

Canadian Stage sends its love to the family and friends of Daniel Brooks who passed away peacefully on Monday. A beloved artist at Canadian Stage, Daniel was most recently on stage in 2022 with Other People, a play that he wrote and performed in. Our Artistic Director, Brendan Healy, shares some thoughts on his experience of working with Daniel on that show and on the generous gift of mentorship that Daniel offered him and others over two decades. Daniel will be greatly missed.

The Allure of Performing with AI Technology

Canadian Stage interviews Sébastien Heins and David Rokeby

In advance of the premiere of No Save Points, “a play you can play,” in this edition of CS Grid, we catch up with artist Sébastien Heins and his mentor David Rokeby, BMO Lab Associate Director. We’re fascinated to learn more about the inner artistic workings behind this innovative new theatre production and how the Canadian Stage residency allowed Sébastien to expand on his artistic endeavours. 

In Conversation with Brad Cook and Tawiah M’Carthy

Blue Bird Theatre Collective with Brad Cook and Tawiah M'Carthy

We're back with Tawiah M'Carthy and Brad Cook for a second round of Maanomaa, My Brother!

In this edition of CS Grid, Paul Smith—the Education & Outreach Coordinator of Blue Bird Theatre Collective—gathers some unique insight from the co-creators about the life lessons we can learn through the characters, Anne-Marie Donovan's contribution to the play, and more.

Rediscovering the Brotherhood in Maanomaa, My Brother

Canadian Stage interviews Tawiah M'Carthy and Brad Cook

We're thrilled to finally unveil the world premiere of Maanomaa, My Brother this month in co-production with Blue Bird Theatre Collective. Maanomaa is a heartwarming story about friendships, adventure and truth-seeking.

In this edition of CS Grid, we're delighted to interview Tawiah M'Carthy and Brad Cook, the co-creators and performers of Maanomaa to learn about the making of this play, how the characters grow from children to men and the touching story of aspiration, healing, and imagination.