Volcano Theatre
251 Crawford Street M6J 2V7 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi everyone! #GivingTuesday is a week away, and we hope you’ll consider supporting us as we continue to create compelling new digital works in 2021. Watch your feeds as we gear up for next Tuesday - we’ll be sharing some of what we’ve been working on throughout the pandemic, as well as a preview of what’s to come!

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all? Carmen Romero says: "If we all take responsibility for who we are and what surrounds us, we will take better care of ourselves and each other." ... For more Transformations, check out: https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/transformations

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all? Taran Kootenhayoo says: The future of so-called Canada feels like arriving to the party late.... For more Transformations, check out: https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/transformations

Hey Toronto Are you interested in digital performance? We are asking artists, audiences, and those who intersect both to participate in a variety of exercises and discussions focusing on digital performance, including: Considering and articulating shifts in space, form, and performance aesthetics in digital space; articulating modes of interactivity between artist and audience; creating a roster of tools and platforms that currently exist; and imagining other potentials th...at could/should exist The Spiderwebshow will be hosting three Zoom community consultations: Friday, November 27 (2pm - 4pm) [ASL interpreted] Thursday, December 3 (7pm - 9pm) Saturday, December 5 (2pm - 4pm) Register for one of the sessions here: https://forms.gle/ujMv2hvYPJn3DABDA Share your ideas and contribute to a conversation on social media Spiderwebshow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram #TODigital. We will be listening and engaging from November 27 to December 7.

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all? In her song Compassion, Eponine Lee says: "We all forget we're human. We all forget we're not alone. Let's try to find the light & face the world together."... For more Transformations, check out: https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/transformations

#Weesageechak33 is going online! Join Native Earth Performing Arts as they present their 33rd annual development festival of new Indigenous work, featuring contemporary theatre, dance, and multi-disciplinary creations! All presentations are free, online, and available from their premiere date through December 6th, 2020. Click through to the event for more info & to secure your spot!

You have ONE MONTH left to apply to us for a Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario's Recommender Grant for Theatre Creators - The deadline to apply is November 26th at 1:00pm! This year we are prioritizing projects that are digital, or a hybrid of digital/analogue. We are interested in how the live performance imagination (i.e. the approaches that have become customary to you, as theatre and performance makers) can infuse spaces that are virtual, or hybrid virtual/real world. Head here for more information: https://www.volcano.ca/grantsfortheatrecreators

Our deadline to apply for an Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario's Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators Grant is just one week away! The deadline to apply is November 26th at 1:00pm! This year we are prioritizing projects that are digital, or a hybrid of digital/analogue. We are interested in how the live performance imagination (i.e. the approaches that have become customary to you, as theatre and performance makers) can infuse spaces that are virtual, o...r hybrid virtual/real world. Head here for more information: https://www.volcano.ca/grantsfortheatrecreators

Registration for the fall session of Sara Porter's Memoir & Movement workshop is open now! In this memoir-focused workshop, you'll be led through a lively series of movement improvisations, writing prompts and vocal explorations to generate different kinds of memoir material geared toward performance. Questions surrounding memory, identity, storytelling, performance and craft will be explored through creative work and conversation. There are a limit of 10 spots available for the Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening options, so be sure to register soon! The courses are priced at $300.00, but a sliding scale is possible - just e-mail [email protected] to inquire & secure your spot.

Be sure not to miss out on the first phase of the Transformations Project, launched today! Thanks for the love, Brendan!

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all? Derek Chan wonders: "What about a world without us? ... For more Transformations, check out: https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/transformations

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT Today, performing arts companies from across Canada join together to launch the Transformations Project. This project, compiled by National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, features work from some of the country’s most innovative artists in video, audio and text responding to the prompt: What would it take to transform our society for the betterment of all? We commissioned four amazing artists to contribute to the project; Tatanniq Idlout,... Natasha Adiyana Morris, Luke Reece, and David Yee! Check out their thoughts on our website here: volcano.ca/transformations

THE TRANSFORMATIONS PROJECT What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all? Luke Reece wants to know what you’re bringing to the picnic. ... For more Transformations, check out: https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/transformations

RECOMMENDER GRANTS FOR THEATRE CREATORS We are thrilled to be participating in the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario's Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program. We are looking for projects that are digital, or a hybrid of digital/analogue. The deadline for applications is November 26. Head to our website for more information!

As part of Volcano's 2020 Digital Fall Conservatory, we are thrilled to bring together a group of phenomenal artists to discuss how to shift things possible pathways from where we are right now into a better system and what might be needed to do that. featuring Lisa Karen Cox, Jacob Boehme, Monique Mojica and Sayda Trujillo. Moderated by Marjorie Chan. ASL Interpretation by Ayoka Junaid and Carmelle Cachero

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND JUSTICE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS: Sayda Trujillo Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm for a panel of acclaimed live-performance leaders in conversation about how to shift things possible pathways from where we are right now into a better system and what might be needed to do that. Sayda Trujillo joins us as one of our expert panellists. She is a theatre artist who performs and teaches around the world. She specialize...s in voice and movement, as well as in devising physical theatre. Identity and storytelling inspire her personal work. Register to join us today! https://bit.ly/35GyWPY

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND JUSTICE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS: Monique Mojica Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm for a panel of acclaimed live-performance leaders in conversation about how to shift things possible pathways from where we are right now into a better system and what might be needed to do that. Monique (Guna and Rappahannock nations) is passionately dedicated to a theatrical practice as an act of healing, of reclaiming historical/...cultural memory and of resistance. Register to join us today! https://bit.ly/35GyWPY

This 2020 Volcano Fall Conservatory is officially underway! Registered participants are connecting digitally with Jacob Boehme, Lisa Karen Cox, Andrea Nann, Amy Nostbakken and Sayda Trujillo for a week of learning and connecting. Want to get in on the learning? Our "Where do we go from here? Fostering Resilience and Justice in the Performing Arts" panel is on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm. Registration is still open, so head here to learn more and register today: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_abEcLoLwTf6rhLfj730D8g

#iMissLiveTheatreTO | September 21 - 27, 2020 TAPA Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts is launching a public awareness campaign to celebrate the performing arts in Toronto. Theatres have been shuttered for six months, and our industry will likely be the last to resume. This online campaign encourages audience members to declare their love of the city’s performing arts by sharing some of their favourite Toronto theatre moments of the past. ... Use a cellphone to record a video of your favourite Toronto theatre moment to share to any social media platform with the hashtag #iMissLiveTheatreTO. We can't wait to reminisce about the exciting times we've had at the theatre, and we look forward to greeting you all again when we are safely able to do so!

ATTENTION EMERGING ARTISTS The Paprika Festival wants to hear your big, bold, beautiful ideas! Applications are being accepted right now for all programs including Director’s Lab, Design Lab, and Indigenous Arts Training Program. Year-round training and mentorship is FREE for all participants. Head over to http://paprikafestival.com/programs to get involved. Applications are due September 30th!

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND JUSTICE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS: Jacob Boehme Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm for a panel of acclaimed live-performance leaders in conversation about how to shift things possible pathways from where we are right now into a better system and what might be needed to do that. The incredible Jacob Boehme joins us as one of our panellists. Jacob is a Melbourne, Australia born and raised artist of the Narangga and Ka...urna Nations, South Australia. Jacob is the founding Creative Director of Yirramboi Festival - Australia's premier First Nations festival! Register to join us today! https://bit.ly/35GyWPY

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND JUSTICE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS: Lisa Karen Cox Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm for a panel of acclaimed live-performance leaders in conversation about how to shift things possible pathways from where we are right now into a better system and what might be needed to do that. Lisa Karen Cox joins us as one of our fantastic panellists. Lisa is a theatre artist and an educator who is striving to redirect her anger... and sadness from this current moment into initiating impactful action. Register to join us today! https://bit.ly/35GyWPY