The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

National Arts Centre Names Kevin Loring as Indigenous Theatre Artistic Director

Nlaka’pamux actor and playwright Kevin Loring, who is originally from Lytton, will be the first artistic director of the NAC's newly formed Indigenous Theatre when it launches in 2019.

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Pacific Contact 2018 Opens Showcase Applications

The BC Touring Council has opened online showcase applications for its annual touring conference, Pacific Contact 2018. The deadline for applications is June 30.

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"New Arts Club Hire Must Prioritize Diversity," Alliance ED Brenda Leadlay Tells The Georgia Straight

Leadlay told the Straight that Arts Club hiring committee members must ensure that "they are aware of the national concern that is surrounding [...] cultural diversity in leadership positions."

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Jessie Awards Announce 2017 Nominees

Arts Club's Angels in America dominates the Large Theatre category, while diverse productions battle it out for the Small Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences awards. The ceremony will take place in Vancouver June 26.

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Act Now: Nominations for the City of Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Awards Close May 18

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2017 Mayor's Arts Awards. The deadline for nominations is noon on May 18, 2017.

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Curtain Falls on Vancouver's Blackbird Theatre

The company, which staged productions of classic theatre pieces, pointed to lack of support from funders as the key cause of its closure.

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Flying Arrow Productions to Host Theatre Workshop for International Youth Project

The Revelstoke-based company is seeking participants for an April theatre workshop as part of an international experimental youth participation theatre production undertaken in partnership with dramatist David Glass.

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World Theatre Day is March 27

World Theatre Day is coming up on March 27, so plan your celebrations!

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Bill Millerd to Exit As Arts Club's Artistic Managing Director

Millerd will retire after 45 years with the Arts Club following the company's 2017-2018 season. The search for his successor begins immediately.

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13th Annual OVATION! Awards Round-Up

The ceremony for the 13th Annual OVATION! Awards, honouring the best Vancouver musicals of 2016, took place January 29.

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Applications Open for National Arts Centre Board of Trustees

Applications for part-time positions are open until February 5, 2017.

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Vancouver Theatre Icon Joy Coghill Dies at 90

Coghill had an extensive career in theatre, film and television, and was a devoted supporter and vibrant member of BC's performing arts community. A celebration of life will occur February 20 at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver.

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Boca Del Lupo Announces Space Residency Program

Boca del Lupo has announced a call for submissions for their Space Residency Program, which provides successful applicants with up to two weeks of free performance and rehearsal space on Granville Island in Vancouver. The deadline for applications is March 1.

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Community Arts Council of Vancouver Welcomes New Executive Director

Eric Rhys Miller, an arts administrator and community-engaged artist with a background in theatre, takes over leadership of the CACV from Chris Gilpin, who departs for the BC Arts Council.

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Green Thumb Theatre Announces Departure of General Manager Nadine Carew

Carew will be moving to a new role with the BC Arts Council. Green Thumb's board of directors have started the search for the theatre's new general manager.

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Nominees Announced for 13th Annual OVATION! Awards

The musical theatre awards, which represent outstanding productions and individuals from 2016 in BC's Lower Mainland, will be presented in Vancouver on January 29.

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Application Deadline Approaching for Digital LEAP Playwrighting Program

Students living in remote communities in BC who are interested in developing their playwriting skills can apply to be part of a free program offered through Arts Club Theatre Company. 

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Actor and Theatre Director Janet Wright Dies At 71

Wright, a landmark in the Vancouver theatre community, was popularly known for her TV role in CTV's Corner Gas.

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Opera Singer Bernard Turgeon Dies at 85

In addition to a studded career as a performer, Turgeon was a teacher and administrator at many Canadian universities, including the University of Victoria.

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Touchstone Theatre Announces New Artistic & Production Associate and Interim Artistic Director

Amiel Gladstone will assume the role of interim artistic director until Roy Surette takes over the position permanently in July 2017, while Naomi Vogt will be the artistic & production associate for Touchstone's 2017 projects.

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