For the first time, Postmarginal is partnering in the production of a creative work that supports its mandates and aims. In partnership with Toronto Laboratory Theatre and in association with Sort of Productions, Postmarginal presents the upcoming production of Wine & Halva — a narrative theatre style not common to Canadian stages, but widely used in […]
Welcome to Postmarginal’s annual performance research labs, “Alternative Dramaturgies: Marginality, Senses and Technology”. Inspired by the hybridity of practice found in The Centre Cannot Hold, artists working with or between different psychological, artistic, physical and ethnocultural perspectives are called upon to develop and test new dramaturgical ideas in laboratories that involve interactive, immersive and other technological
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In the heart of Alberta’s capital, Edmonton (amiskwaciwâskahikan), a collective of 15 diverse artists, academics, and cultural workers are preparing a transformative four-day event for the performing arts. This unique gathering will run from May 22nd to 25th, 2024, and will be hosted by the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama and MacEwan University. Creative
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In a world that constantly evolves, organizations must adapt and grow to stay relevant and meaningful, however we ask ourselves at what cost and to whom? In September 2023, Postmarginal embarked on a three-month period of organizational transformation. The focus? To rekindle our vision and values while decentralizing the organizational structure. To help build our
In the landscape of the performing arts, the intersection between live performance and technology has become a captivating realm of exploration. From October 23rd to October 27th, the talented team of artists and researchers at Alternative Dramaturgies: Marginality, the Senses and Technology (Alt|D) are embarking on a five-day journey, delving into the realms of binaural
Postmarginal invites you to celebrate the official launch of The Centre Cannot Hold by participating in a conversation about sharing practices and resources between marginalized performing artists. Our new website, The Centre Cannot Hold (centrecannothold.com), will be a unique meeting place for marginalized and non-marginalized artists to dialogue and exchange on creating artistic work inspired
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Postmarginal: Inclusive Theatre Practice, a three-day theatre retreat organized by Modern Times Stage Company and Walterdale Theatre in association with Theatre Alberta, the Citadel Theatre and the Edmonton Fringe took place – after two pandemic-related delays – at the Westbury Theatre, Edmonton from September 12-14, 2021. The mandate: “Postmarginal values where we come from
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[responsivevoice_button] Over the last six months, we have held three consultation circles across Turtle Island with theatre artists from diverse backgrounds to brainstorm ideas for our new digital space. We asked for their guidance because we want to create something that reflects the theatre community’s needs and wishes. This year, our goal is to build
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The “Subject and Creation” Workshops are continuing this year. From January 22 to 25, 2020, Postmarginal was at the National Theatre School for a project with Diversité artistique Montréal and their theatre and film audition series that features artists of diverse cultural origins. The workshop was facilitated by Postmarginal’s Peter Farbridge in conjunction with director
On the heels of a successful second production in Vancouver (BC) last June, plans are currently underway to bring the Postmarginal Laborarium to Edmonton, Alberta in the spring of 2020. The Laborarium was launched in 2018 as a new physical space for rethinking inclusiveness in Canadian theatre. Part laboratory and part symposium, the Laborarium’s main