Part of a printed zine, created by Robyn Grant-Moran for the #BeyondTO festival — In reflection of Bâtardes, a Théâtre Everest Production presented by Theatre Passe Muraille Robyn Grant-Moran (Métis) is a Toronto based writer, artist, and podcaster. While studying classical singing at York University, Robyn became fascinated with Indigenous representation in opera which lead to studying theatre criticism. After graduating with her…
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Coming out in Atlantic Canada
Part of a printed zine, created by Robyn Grant-Moran for the #BeyondTO festival — In reflection of Crippled, A production by Power Productions presented by Theatre Passe Muraille Robyn Grant-Moran (Métis) is a Toronto based writer, artist, and podcaster. While studying classical singing at York University, Robyn became fascinated with Indigenous representation in opera which lead to studying theatre criticism. After graduating with…
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Moving Into a Sensorial Experience
Part of a printed zine, created by Robyn Grant-Moran for the #BeyondTO festival — In reflection of Scored in Silence, a Theatre Passe Muraille presentation of a Chisato Minamimura production in collaboration with VibraFusionLab Robyn Grant-Moran (Métis) is a Toronto based writer, artist, and podcaster. While studying classical singing at York University, Robyn became fascinated with Indigenous representation in opera which lead to…
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A Pandemic Walk
Writing and photographs by Robyn Grant-Moran Robyn Grant-Moran (Métis) is a Toronto based writer, artist, and podcaster. While studying classical singing at York University, Robyn became fascinated with Indigenous representation in opera which lead to studying theatre criticism. After graduating with her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Robyn began writing for theatre publications focused on elevating voices of those historically underrepresented…
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How do you break a cycle of revenge?
Blog by Indrit Kasapi, Writer, Performer & Choreographer | Toka Born in Albania, Indrit Kasapi and his family are privileged to make Tkarón:to their home since 2000. He is the Founding and current Artistic Producer for lemonTree creations and Associate Artistic Director for Theatre Passe Muraille. Indrit has been a company member of the award winning dance theatre company CORPUS…
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Is “Digital” a dreaded word?
Blog by multidisciplinary artist Leslie Ting Photo by Melissa Sung With performances described as “fire without smoke†(Strad) and “breathtaking†(Onstage), violinist and interdisciplinary artist Leslie Ting (she/her) has been creating immersive, music-driven performances since 2013 with her definitive work, Speculation. Nominated for the 2021 Pauline McGibbon Award for Emerging Theatre Director, Leslie’s work combines her specialized background as a…
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A dramaturgy chat
Photo credit: Dahlia Katz In June 2021, Artistic Director Marjorie Chan, Associate Artistic Director Indrit Kasapi, Intern Dramaturge Merlin Simard, and Metcalf Artistic Director Intern Rinchen Dolma met together on zoom to reflect on their dramaturgical journeys— and discuss the important ways in which the practice has evolved. This is an edited transcription of a 75 minute discussion. For access…
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Meeting Orestes and Pylades in 2022
Blog by Jonathan Seinen, Director & Producer | Iphigenia and the Furies (on Taurian Land) Jonathan Seinen is a John Hirsch Prize-winning director and theatre artist. Collaborative projects included: Saga Collecif’s Black Boys, Boys In Chairs’ Access Me, Architect Theatre’s Highway 63: The Fort Mac Show. He also works as an actor, appearing in Body Politic (lemonTree/Buddies), A God In…
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I start from an image
Blog by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho), Playwright | Iphigenia and the Furies (on Taurian Land) Jeff Ho is a Toronto-based theatre artist, originally from Hong Kong. As a playwright, his works include the critically acclaimed Iphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land), produced by Saga Collectif; Antigone: æ–¹, produced by Young People’s Theatre; and trace, produced by Factory Theatre…
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TOKA | A check-in
Blog by Indrit Kasapi: Playwright, choreographer, and performer | Toka Born in  Albania, Indrit and his family are privileged to make Tkarón:to their home since 2000. He is the Founding and current Artistic Producer for lemonTree creations and Associate Artistic Director for Theatre Passe Muraille. Indrit has been a company member of the award winning dance theatre company CORPUS since 2008.…