The Saint John Theatre Company has revealed their proposed redesign for the historic Sydney Street Courthouse as a multi-purpose performance and event venue. The design, which incorporates modern elements into the building’s neoclassical architecture, was submitted today to the City of Saint John’s Heritage Review Board. Continue reading Saint John Theatre Company Reveal Theatre Design Proposal for Historic Courthouse
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Theatre New Brunswick Brings Theatre to Your Mailbox with ‘Post Script’
When theatres found themselves needing to pivot to stay connected to audiences, the majority took the technological leap forward into streaming services and further developing works for online consumption. Theatre New Brunswick, however, is taking a step back with their latest old-school approach. The company has announced Post Script, a theatre project that will be sending the story right to audiences’ mailboxes. Continue reading Theatre New Brunswick Brings Theatre to Your Mailbox with ‘Post Script’
Neptune Theatre Announces Patricia Cerra as First Artistic Director Intern
This year has been one of fundamental change for regional theatre cornerstone Neptune Theatre, having them pivot their approach to content with their new digital platform, Neptune At Home. Looking towards the future of the theatre and Atlantic Canadian theatre at large, Neptune has announced, alongside Prime Mover Theatre Company, that award-winning multidisciplinary artist, director and educator Patricia Cerra will be the first Artistic Director Intern for the company’s newly revamped RBC Chrysallis Project. Continue reading Neptune Theatre Announces Patricia Cerra as First Artistic Director Intern
Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
With the ongoing pandemic drawing the curtain on the vast majority of the performing arts, innovation has been a necessity. Theatre companies across the country have been finding new avenues to present their works, whether that be digitally or through safer, controlled conditions on physical viewings. It’s no surprise then that Halifax’s theatrical keystone Neptune Theatre has been developing their own means for sharing work with audiences once more. With the announcement of the new Neptune At Home program, theatre fans are going to be able to get their fix despite closed doors. I sat down with artistic director Jeremy Webb to find out a little more about this initiative. Continue reading Talking ‘Neptune At Home’ Theatre Streaming with Jeremy Webb
Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support
With the performing arts in a state of uneasy flux for the past half a year, theatre heads are taking proactive steps to secure the future of their industry. In a letter to Leo Glavine, the Nova Scotian Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, artistic directors Jeremy Webb of Neptune Theatre and Ken Schwartz of Two Planks and a Passion lead the charge in addressing the need for emergency funding for the arts and have called for immediate action. Continue reading Nova Scotia’s Theatre Directors Call on Minister for Support