Excited to announce a workshop with my friend Anusree Roy—top Canadian playwright turned successful US TV writer! Learn TV writing, series development, and insider insights into writer's rooms. Online every Saturday, May 24–June 21, hosted by PlayME. Spots limited! www.playmepodcast.com/courses

Happy World Theatre Day, everyone! The PGC asked me to write a WTD message on behalf of the Playwrights Guild of Canada. This year, our work has never been more urgent... playwrightsguild.ca/world-theatr... "This year, World Theatre Day arrives as both a wake-up call and a rallying cry..."

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years! 🤯 PlayME is back & this year’s lineup is absolutely stellar. "As the trade war rages on, CBC’s PlayME stays true to its mandate of platforming Canadian writers" - Intermission Mag #PlayME #canada #CBC Great article w/ @lauramullin.bsky.social is.gd/sQWHDY

Our system is so screwed up. Libs have twice the vote % of NDP but have half the seats. The PCs have more than three times the number is seats as the the NDP but from only 13% more votes. It makes no sense.

Noticed some holidays missing from Google Calendar? Google removed events like Pride Month & Black History Month, saying it’s focusing only on public holidays. Interesting to see which ones made the cut. Read more: ‘Google Calendar removed events...’ by Jay Peters. #GoogleCalendar #DiversityMatters

A friend is teaching a 5-week voice acting workshop for PlayME, and I wanted to spread the word. Dee, a top casting and voice director (Hotel Transylvania, etc.), is leading it—an amazing chance for actors to level up their skills. Let me know if you’re interested, and I'll get the info to you.

Songwriting meets storytelling in PlayPEN! ✍️🎶 Kevin Wong leads a deep dive into how musicals work—structure, lyrics & melody. If you write, compose, or both, this is for you! Apply by Feb 24. A PlayME series where top industry artists teach comedy, writing & more. Apply now. #ComedyWorkshop

Turn your cringiest moments into comedy gold! Aurora Browne (Baroness Von Sketch Show) leads PlayPEN's workshop, ME, IRL: a PlayME workshop on turning awkward life moments into hilarious sketches. Learn from top industry artists in comedy, writing & more. Apply now—spots fill fast! #ComedyWorkshop

Musical Stage creates some of the most innovative theatre I've seen. This is a great opportunity! ✨ The Musical Stage Company is searching for our next Artistic Director. Lead Canada’s top musical theatre company and shape its future on the global stage! Apply by Feb 21 Link 👇 #Theatre #artsjob

Well, here's a big political shakeup! A new Pallas Poll has the Conservatives and Libs tied if Mark Kearney steps in as leader. And the CPC’ 20-point lead has shrunk to just 6% if no leader is specified! What do you think this means for the next election? 👀 #CdnPoli #canada

Hey - ready to level up your craft? PlayME Podcast presents 5-week online intensive courses led by top Canadian artists! From comedy writing - musical storytelling, there’s something for everyone. 📢 More info & sign up: Link 👇 ##Theatre #CdnTheatre #MusicalTheatre #VoiceActing #SketchComedy

Hey, friends in Victoria - here's an exciting career opportunity at the Belfry Theatre. Join as a Producer to support Canadian contemporary theatre and make a lasting impact. Salary: $50K-$55K + benefits. Apply by Feb 20, 2025. #TheatreJobs #CanadianArts #CdnTheatre Link 👇

Calling all directors! Applications for Directors Lab North 2025 are now open. This is your chance to grow, connect, and explore with fellow directors. Apply by Feb 18, 2025! The Lab runs June 9-15 in Toronto. Don’t miss out! #TheatreDirectors #CanadianArts #CdnTheatre Link 👇

This is an interesting find! What’s Old is News podcast welcomes Robin C. Whittaker to explore the legacy of Alumnae Theatre Company—Canada’s longest-running women-led theatre. Learn about its history, impact & the role of non-professional theatre. #CanadianTheatre 🎧 Link 👇

1% chance? That’s lower than my hope for the future. Step it up, asteroid!

Here's an opportunity for Alberta Playwrights! 
The 60th Annual Alberta Playwriting Competition is now open. It's a chance to have your work recognized and celebrated in the AB literary community. Submissions close on February 15, 2025. Good luck! Link 👇 #AlbertaPlaywriting #CanadianTheatre

Trump's Justification for a trade war is to stop the flow of fentanyl from Canada. Yet U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they seized just 19.5 kg of fentanyl at the northern border last year, compared to a whopping 9,570 at the southwestern one. (CBC) #Cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

I made a grave mistake. I set up an AI GPT to keep me organized—my friendly assistant. Or so I thought. This AM, after a Dr. appointment, I checked my AI schedule and found this… I wanted to time-block my day, not summon the singularity. Send help. Or snacks. #openai #ai #ProductivityGoneWrong

Here’s a great residency opportunity for artists... Boca del Lupo’s SLaM Residency Program offers free space & support for creating theatre, dance, audio installations & more. Deadline: Feb 10, 2025. #CdnTheatre #Playwrights #TheatreResidency #CanadianArts Link 👇

Think you can write a play in just 24 hours? The Toronto Fringe’s epic playwriting contest is back. Challenge yourself, win cash prizes, and see your work come to life. Plus, your work could be featured in the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival! Deadline: Feb 5. #Playwriting #theaTO Link 👇

I think Obsidian is one of the most exciting theatre companies out there! And guess what? They’re hiring an Associate Artistic Director. This part-time role is your chance to help shape Black voices in Canadian theatre. #CanadianArts #CdnTheatre Link to apply 👇

Does anyone know why Pollievre still hasn’t received security clearance? What are people saying?

Show cancellations are never easy, but how they’re handled matters just as much as the decision itself. Would hate to have been that audience! #Theatre

Weyni Mengesha is stepping down as Soulpepper’s artistic director after transforming the company during its toughest years. She rebuilt its reputation, championed new voices, and brought in a younger, more diverse audience. A true visionary. #Theatre #ArtsLeadership #Soulpepper News Link 👇

What a few weeks can do! NDP has fallen to 14% after calling for a snap election, trailing the Liberals by 18 points. Meanwhile, Trump’s moves have unified Canadians, boosting Liberal to 32%, narrowing the Conservative lead to 7 points, weakening majority prospects. #canadapolitics #canpol

Looking for a list of un/under-produced plays by women, two-spirit, trans, and non-binary Canadians? Surefire 2025 was just released by the PGC. There's also a special Francophone version. Link 👇 #CanadianTheatre #Playwrights #TwoSpirit #TransVoices #NonBinaryCreators #FrancophoneTheatre

Here's an opportunity for emerging playwrights! The Playwrights Guild of Canada is accepting applications for the RBC Emerging Playwright Award - March 1, 2025. This award offers a 6-month mentorship and a cash prize to emerging Canadian playwrights.  #Playwriting #CanadianTheatre Link below

Parenting Truth! (Wish I knew the original source to credit - if you know let me know) #dads #parenting #kids

I love this idea! Looking for some company while you write? Write on the Clock is a free virtual meeting place for writers to gather, work alongside one another, and be held accountable to their goals. 🕒 Thurs, 10 AM–12 PM PT / 1–3 PM ET. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #artists Link below.

Hey theatre peeps! Playwrights Canada Press is hosting its Winter 2025 Book Launch on February 3 at 7pm in Toronto, featuring authors like Ann-Marie MacDonald and Anusree Roy.  #PlaywrightsCanadaPress #BookLaunch #CanadianTheatre Link below!

Tim served as Special Assistant to President Obama for Technology and Competition Policy, so his thoughts on this are worth reading. He’s been in the room where it happens.

The National Theatre School of Canada is accepting applications for its Playwriting Program until January 31. This program offers personalized instruction from professional playwrights and participation in the Banff Playwrights Lab.  #Playwriting #TheatreEducation #NTSCanada Link below

Exciting news! Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) is taking submissions for the 2025 Jenny Munday Atlantic Canadian Play Award. It offers $1,500 to the winning playwright, w/ two $500 prizes for runners-up. Feb 15/25. Link in coments #AtlanticCanadianTheatre #Playwriting #JennyMundayAward

Lord help me. Yesterday, I posted a Platformer article on Facebook featuring a leaked internal document outlining what language is now allowed on FB. In the post, I quoted a transphobic sentence, which was clearly hate speech and was given as an example in the internal document as acceptable. 1/2

Hey! Here are a couple of Canadian #playwrights to follow on Bluesky. Let me know who I'm missing... (you?) @lauramullin.bsky.social @therickroberts.bsky.social @healey.bsky.social @rosenapoli.bsky.social @postbrechtian.bsky.social @philrickaby.com More below. I'll make a starter pack soon

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and family. I'm thinking of you during these crazy times! 🇺🇸

🌟1st post on Blue Sky!🌟 Excited to share for #Playwrights & #AudioDrama fans. 🎭🎙️ W/ @lauramullin.bsky.social, I produce CBC’s PlayME—turning theatre into audio dramas. We're launching a new #radiodrama class! 👉https://shorturl.at/lItnD Learn foley, writing for audio, etc! #Podcasting #Theatre