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NEWS & PROJECTS
Arts Across Canada – New Translation Commission 2026
Deafy
By Chris Dodd
Translated to French by Martin Bellemare
Cross Cultural & Multilingual Creation ( 뮤지컬 <R;Link> The Musical, Korea & Canada)
Much like the characters they portrayed, the emerging artists from both countries forged deep connections bridging geographical, linguistic, and cultural divides to come together in collaborative artistic creation.
A 2025 Year in Review of Boundary-Pushing Theatre
2025 was a year of global engagement, creative boundary-pushing, and significant new work development across Canada, Asia, and Europe. I was thrilled to play a part in successfully launching vital transnational projects, facilitated new play and translation development, and fostered cross-cultural exchange.
From Behind the Table: General Auditions
“The General Audition“
I never expect anyone to be brilliant in an audition. It is almost an impossibility. Was anyone ever brilliant while acting with a chair? What I do hope to find someone who seems capable and someone with whom I might want to spend four weeks in a rehearsal hall” – Michael Shamata, Artistic Director of The Belfry Theatre, (Victoria)
2013 in Review
Professional Development, Producing, Dramaturgy, Translation & Filmaking
Professional Development 2014: G.I.T.I.S. (Moscow, RU)
The Stanislavski System and Meyerhold’s Biomechanics
Production 2014: BoucheWHACKED!
Contemporary works in translation from across Canada
Professional Development 2014: Balinese Performing Arts
“…take the time to take in the details or you might miss something beautiful.” – Mr. Agung Rai, the founder of ARMA Foundation and Museum
2014 in Review
A Year of Directing, Professional Development, Acting, New Works, Devising, Cross Disciplinary