Start Up: The Canadian Context

What does it mean to be an artist in Canada at this critical moment? What is our role as citizens and imaginers? How can we combat and provide alternatives to the apocalyptic narratives? 

Conversation Starters: 

• Brett Christopher – Managing Artistic Director – Thousand Island Playhouse 
• Sarah Kitz – Artistic Director – Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) 
• SGS – Manifesto for Now. Create Canada, Advisory Committee National Creation Fund 
• Lisa C. Ravensbergen – Associate Artist, Full Circle: First Nations Performance, founder of the Maada’oonidiwag Canadian Anti–Racist Theatre Exchange 

Ways to Watch and Participate

IN PERSON: Wednesday, June 4th 2pm 

WHERE: Recital Hall in the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W

LIVESTREAM: Wednesday, June 4th 2pm 

Accessibility

The Venue is wheelchair accessible. For more information, feel free to check out our festival’s access guide.

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