SHARED EXPERIENCE Theatre is a shared experience. Every individual at a live performance somehow affects and changes the temperature of the room. If a play ‘works’, as we sometimes say, then…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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