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We carry out performance research into the theory and practice of postmarginality

The Ethical Tapestry is more than just a concept; it’s an evolving, dynamic tool for reimagining how we approach creation and collaboration in the performing arts. Rooted in ethical relationality, a concept elaborated by Dr. Dwayne Donald, the tapestry reflects the complexities of human relationships and challenges us to consciously navigate them in creative spaces. […]

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December 5, 2024

The Ethical Tapestry: Weaving Intentional Connections in Performing Arts

The Ethical Tapestry is more than just a concept; it’s an evolving, dynamic tool for reimagining how we approach creation and collaboration in…

Some of the working principles and explorations of Postmarginal have been informed by the concept of ethical relationality by Dr. Dwayne Donald, a descendent of the amiskwaciwiyiniwak (Beaver Hills people) who works as a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Ethical relationality provides a vital framework for rethinking how we

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October 6, 2024

Ethical Relationality: A Framework for Inclusive and Respectful Connections

Some of the working principles and explorations of Postmarginal have been informed by the concept of ethical relationality by Dr. Dwayne Donald, a…

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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June 6, 2024

Postmarginal Edmonton 2.0: Imagining Inclusive Performing Arts

Previous Next From May 21 to 24, 2024, the Edmonton chapter of Postmarginal brought together a vibrant and diverse group of theatre artists,…

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

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October 24, 2023

Alternative Dramaturgies: October Workshop

In the landscape of the performing arts, the intersection between live performance and technology has become a captivating realm of exploration. From October…

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

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February 3, 2020

“Subject and Creation” Workshop in Montreal

The “Subject and Creation” Workshops are continuing this year. From January 22 to 25, 2020, Postmarginal was at the National Theatre School for…

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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July 19, 2019

The Postmarginal Laborarium in Edmonton, AB

On the heels of a successful second production in Vancouver (BC) last June, plans are currently underway to bring the Postmarginal Laborarium to…

Postmarginal was honoured to be represented at the Canadian Association of Theatre Research’s national conference (CATR2019) from June 3-6, 2019 at the UBC campus in Vancouver.   At the panel session on June 4th, Dr. Diana Manole, Dr. Yana Meerzon, Guillaume Saindon and Dr. Henry Daniel presented papers on research related to the aims of Postmarginal.

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June 15, 2019

CATR2019 Conference – Vancouver, BC

Postmarginal was honoured to be represented at the Canadian Association of Theatre Research’s national conference (CATR2019) from June 3-6, 2019 at the UBC…

Postmarginal was honoured to be represented at the Canadian Association of Theatre Research’s national conference (CATR2019) from June 3-6, 2019 at the UBC campus in Vancouver.   At the panel session on June 4th, Dr. Diana Manole, Dr. Yana Meerzon, Guillaume Saindon and Dr. Henry Daniel presented papers on research related to the aims of Postmarginal.

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June 15, 2019

CATR2019 Conference – Vancouver, BC

Postmarginal was honoured to be represented at the Canadian Association of Theatre Research’s national conference (CATR2019) from June 3-6, 2019 at the UBC…

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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June 4, 2019

Laborarium 2019 – Vancouver, BC

After its very successful Montreal inauguration in May of 2018, a second “Laborarium” was held on June 1 and 2, 2019 at the…

A new edition of "Subject and Creation" was held in Montreal, Quebec at Théâtre Espace Libre from January 22 to January 25, 2019, supported by Artistic Diversity Montreal's Diversity Auditions.  Facilitated by Artistic Director Soheil Parsa, twelve actors from nine different ethnocultural backgrounds set to explore "how their cultural and personal differences could inspire a

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March 18, 2019

"Subject and Creation" in Montreal, QC

A new edition of "Subject and Creation" was held in Montreal, Quebec at Théâtre Espace Libre from January 22 to January 25, 2019,…

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