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Audio Version What does it mean to create art that challenges margins placed upon us? What about art that distorts the modus operandi? What happens when we push through and against these margins? With the end of Postmarginal’s Edmonton 2.0 events held from May 21st to 24th at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University, […]

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After an inspiring period of growth with Postmarginal 2.0 in May 2024, the Edmonton Collective is thrilled to unveil its next steps. This phase focuses on workshops designed to transform Edmonton’s theatre-arts community through innovative practices. These sessions explore key themes: multilingual dramaturgy, ethical casting, and hybrid performance works. Each is tailored to inspire equitable

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Postmarginal: A Journey of Growth and Inclusion Since its founding at Modern Times Stage Company in 2017, Postmarginal has grown into a distinctive and dynamic force in the arts. By 2022, we became an independent, ad hoc collective based in Montreal, with projects spanning the country. This evolution was fueled by a shared commitment to

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Previous Next From May 21 to 24, 2024, the Edmonton chapter of Postmarginal brought together a vibrant and diverse group of theatre artists, cultural workers, and academics for four days of collaborative exploration. Hosted at the University of Alberta Drama Department and MacEwan University Arts and Cultural Management , this event continued the groundbreaking work

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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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[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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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

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After its very successful Montreal inauguration in May of 2018, a second “Laborarium” was held on June 1 and 2, 2019 at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia. A Laborarium is an experiential learning event designed to rethink inclusivity in the rehearsal hall. Designed to be tailored to the needs

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Toronto-based Modern Times Stage Company announces The Laborarium:
a two-day experiential learning event bringing together artists, audiences, and scholars interested in reshaping contemporary theatre into a more inclusive space.

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December 19, 2025

What kinds of artistry can grow in exploring the ethics of creating?

December 6, 2024

Postmarginal Edmonton Collective: Next Steps

December 5, 2024

Join Us in Shaping Postmarginal’s Future!

June 6, 2024

Postmarginal Edmonton 2.0: Imagining Inclusive Performing Arts

January 2, 2024

Postmarginal Edmonton: A new project on the way!

November 16, 2021

Postmarginal Edmonton: Activating the beauty and value of difference

February 10, 2021

Digital Platform – Completion of Postmarginal Consultation Circles

July 19, 2019

The Postmarginal Laborarium in Edmonton, AB

June 4, 2019

Laborarium 2019 – Vancouver, BC

February 2, 2019

Announcing Modern Times’ Postmarginal Laborarium in Vancouver – June 1 & 2, 2019