The $5,000 award, established in memory of director Gina Wilkinson, is intended to recognize an experienced female theatre artist transitioning from one theatre discipline into the discipline of theatre direction.
Read MoreVancouver arts organizations and non-profit community groups will continue to have access to subsidies on short-term rentals at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex thanks to the approval of the Vancouver Civic Theatres' Underutilized Spaces Grant for another three years.
Read MoreFive directors are in the running for the $100,000 prize, which recognizes exceptional theatre artists and encourages emerging talent by highlighting the importance of mentorship.
Read MoreThe Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is launching a major, highly collaborative program focused on increasing equity, diversity and inclusion throughout Canada's theatre sector - called All In: A National Equity, Diversity & Inclusive Initiative.
Read MoreVancouver’s Firehall Arts Centre, Mitch and Murray Productions, Pacific Theatre, and shameless hussy productions as well as Victoria's Castlereigh Theatre Project have been named recipients of the 2016 International Centre for Women Playwrights 50/50 Applause Award.
Read MoreRoy Surette will take the helm again as artistic director at Touchstone Theatre in Vancouver next summer, following the departure of former AD Katrina Dunn.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Western Canada Theatre has announced that James MacDonald will be assuming the role of Artistic Director at the Theatre.
Read MoreThe Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance will hold their next facilitated discussion and networking session for management of local theatre companies on July 14, 2016.
Read MoreArts Club Theatre's Onegin comes out on top at 2016 theatre awards.
Read MoreThe nominees for the 34th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 24.
Read MoreUrban Ink Productions has announced Dawn Brennan as its new Managing Director, commencing this fall.
Read MoreNow in its 17th year, the Vancouver theatre community’s annual MAKING A SCENE conference will be held at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 5, 2016.
Read MoreApplications are being accepted for the 2016 John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award, which is intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development.
Read MoreThe City of New Westminster has confirmed its intention to take ownership of the Massey Theatre land and building from School District 40, and work together with the province to invest in seismic upgrades to the theatre.
Read MoreMembers of Metro Vancouver's theatre community should save the date to attend the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance's 2016 Making a Scene conference, Thursday, May 5.
Read MorePlan to celebrate International World Theatre Day on March 27!
Read MorePatrick Street Productions has welcomed the organization's first general manager, Tammy Hampel.
Read MoreThe Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival invite the public to experience the new BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver at a free open house on Monday, February 15 from 4–8 p.m.
Read MoreAre you a member of the 3.7%? Boca del Lupo is now accepting applications for The 3.7% Initiative, a program named for the low percentage of key creative roles in Canadian theatre held by ethnically and culturally diverse women.
Read MoreAn open letter from members of the community to the board of directors of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards focuses on the issue of a lack of diversity among Jessie nominees and recipients.
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