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TAPA Membership: Discount Tickets to Smile, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts

TAPA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:46:20 +0000

The graduating students of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts are performing in their final production of the college program at the end of July. RAPA would like to offer a ticket discount to TAPA members of $11 a ticket (that’s a 50% savings), available day of the show at the box office; to redeem, [...]

Job Posting: Bilingual Program Assistants, Ontario Arts Council

TAPA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:15:01 +0000

Bilingual Program Assistants FILE # 04-09 (Visual and Media Arts Program Assistant) FILE # 05-09 (Touring and Compass Program Assistant) The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded arm’s-length agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Culture whose primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations. The Program Assistant positions provide key administrative support to the Ontario [...]

Job Posting: Managing Director, The National Arts Centre English Theatre

TAPA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:14:49 +0000

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Peter Hinton, you will play an integral role in contributing to the building of a powerful and inspirational Theatre Company for Canada. The appropriate candidate should be well known to Canadian English Theatre Communities, bring an in depth knowledge of the Canadian theatre landscape, including Canadian dramatic works and [...]

Event: August Stimulus Package, Yonge-Dundas Square

TAPA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:14:01 +0000

Summer is still sizzling at Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) in August. Check out their portfolio of artists at Global Grooves or enjoy a frugal film under the stars with Adrenaline Rush. Don’t break the piggy bank to put together a great outing. GLOBAL GROOVES Friday, 8-10pm FREE ADMISSION Everyone qualifies for enjoyment assistance at GLOBAL GROOVES, a carnival of world [...]

Job Posting: Director of Social Enterprise, Centre for Social Innovation

TAPA — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:13:31 +0000

About the Centre for Social Innovation The Centre for Social Innovation is a social enterprise with a mission to spark, connect and support new ideas that are making positive change in the world. We do this by providing shared space and services, acting as a community centre for social innovators, and helping to launch new entrepreneurial [...]

Announcement: Artscape Triangle Lofts-Affordable. For The Arts. Forever., Artscape

TAPA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:11:01 +0000

Below-Market Live/Work Ownership Opportunitites on Queen Street West for the Arts Community www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca Qualifications Information Sessions Take Place July 23 Registration Opens July 30 Sales Appointments Begin August 10 Artscape is launching its next innovative project exclusively for qualified artists and non-profit arts professionals. Artscape Triangle Lofts is a new condominium development of 70 units created with the specific purpose [...]

Event: TEDxTO, TED

TAPA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:05:45 +0000

The TEDxTO Committee has been hard at work preparing for Toronto’s first TEDx event! TEDxTO will take place at Theatre Passe Muraille on September 10, 2009. Details about how to apply to attend the event will be posted online but first things first! We’re putting together a packed line-up of speakers to explore and inspire [...]

Call for Submissions: CBT Play Creation Unit Deadline Extended, Carlos Bulosan Theatre

TAPA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:35:36 +0000

The CBT Play Creation Unit is a novice play creation program. It introduces participants to various approaches to making theatre. Through regular workshops and sessions with professional theatre artists, we help participants identify, cultivate and explore their creative voice. Each member will create a 10-15 minute piece of theatre that will be presented in CBT’s [...]

Workshop: The Volcano Conservatory 2009, Volcano

TAPA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:34:20 +0000

The Volcano Conservatory is just over a month away (aug 22 to 30). There are some new techniques with traditional theatre or dance training, and some great guest teachers. Some of the new classes include: RED NOSE CLOWN with Emmanuelle Delpech-Ramey - amazing French guest teacher – a true master SKINNER RELEASE TECHNIQUE with Julia Sasso - astonishing physical [...]

Workshop: By George! A Theatre Immersion!, Theatre Ontario/The Shaw Festival

TAPA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:33:58 +0000

The Shaw Festival and Theatre Ontario are jointly presenting a new theatre experience for the summer of 2009. By George! A Theatre Immersion! will be a week-long learning experience designed for teachers, practitioners and audience members who wish to expand their knowledge of theatre. Overview Participants will spend a week immersed in the Shaw Festival: Four matinee performances [...]