Recent Essays

Chris Gatchalian speaks of his impressions of the artists of Vancouver. He reflects on how the scene responds to community’s want of “non traditional” theatre.

Deb Williams and Joel Wirkkunen took action during the economic recession by making a once a month storytelling night called The Flame.

Dani Snyder-Young writes about The Miss Neo Pageant, and how - even though the ideas presented permeate much of the media about women - we still struggle with the ideas of female competition, jealousy, and distrust.

Elaine Avila interviews Vancouver-based dramaturg and director Heidi Taylor.

Marcus Youssef looks at the idea of reality and how, as the first generation in a globalized world, that informs the structure and the creating of storytelling.

The coming of age story is repeated endlessly when we are young but nothing prepares us for the middle of the age. The coming of middle age story has helped Ditor examine what is next.

Allison Vanouse reviews "Odd Spaces" at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. What is to be gained, she asks, in finding new ways to perform in odd spaces?

As an Aboriginal playwright, director, and more who goes project to project-theater to theater- Lisa Ravensbergen stitches all these identities together to find her own artistic home.

This week's topic is: "Artistic Legitimacy, Prestige, Status & How It is Changing". What are the social dynamics that impact the lives of artists, organizations, and their work? Are they changing in the 21st Century?

Elaine Avila offers an overview of the theatre scene in Vancouver.