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Link to A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre

A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre

Date: Nov 1, 2024

Share in the magic again at the CItadel Theatre with A Christmas Carol by David van Belle
Link to Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

Date: Nov 1, 2024

In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.
Link to Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback and mentorship.

Deadline: Feb 26, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency will facilitate discussion and artistic expression within the context of Métis resilience, reclamation, revitalization and transcendenc

Deadline: Jan 29, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Science Fiction 2025

Science Fiction 2025

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency supports science fiction writers exploring potential futures, perspectives and narratives.

Deadline: Apr 16, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Summer Writers 2025

Summer Writers 2025

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This self-directed residency offers writers time and space to re-connect and re=energize their practice.

Deadline: Mar 5, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Literary Journalism 2025

Literary Journalism 2025

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency gives non-fiction writers time to work on their manuscripts, consult with faculty and participate in workshops.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Horror Writing 2025

Horror Writing 2025

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Banff Centre's Horror Writing residency assists writers of this popular and chilling genre focus on their craft.

Deadline: Jan 8, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Stars on Her Shoulders by Stephen Massicotte

Stars on Her Shoulders by Stephen Massicotte

Date: Oct 29, 2024

WWPT is thrilled to present the world premiere of Stars on Her Shoulders, a new WWI epic from award-winning playwright Stephen Massicotte.
Link to Grindstone Theatre School's Sketch Comedy from Improv with Kevin Mcdonald!

Grindstone Theatre School's Sketch Comedy from Improv with Kevin Mcdonald!

Date: Oct 28, 2024

Learn from the best! Join “Kids in the Hall’s” Kevin McDonald in this unique Sketch Writing workshop!

Deadline: Dec 18, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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