ShowStages collective

11/08/2021

IN PERSON WORKSHOP Announcement! "Relaxed Performances for Designers" is presented as part of the ADC's Designing the Revolution Project:
http://designers.ca/the-revolution/

ADC is excited to host in-person activities in partnership with the Soulpepper Training Room at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts,Distillery District,Toronto. These workshops are part of the larger “Design the Revolution” Project. https://designers.ca/the-revolution/

On December 6, 2021, ADC hosts the workshop Relaxed Performances for Designers.

Have you wondered, as a designer, what relaxed performances mean to you? Have you ever felt ill-equipped to help create them with your team? Learn more about relaxed performances, how to prepare and what questions to ask to help adjust your designs and think about it from the beginning of your process. Marjorie Chan leads an introductory session of what to expect when creating Relaxed performances. ASL Interpretation is available on request.
This workshop is for designers, free for members and non-members of the ADC. There will be a limit of 20 participants for this workshop, please sign up now to avoid disappointment!

Designing the Revolution is generously supported by the Toronto Arts Council and the Soulpepper training room

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09/14/2021

09/10/2021

 Presents Live Virtual Experiments  CALL FOR APPLICANTS Expanding upon LEVEL UP’s highly successful Live Design Experiments, we are currently seeking artists of every discipline and experience level—digital creators as well as those with no existing digital practice—to join us as part of a ...

08/05/2021

series of events leading to World Stage Design 2022

07/06/2021

Great workshop opportunity from safeword.arts!!

CALLING ALL THEATRE MAKERS! Wonderful workshop opportunity from safeword.arts: https://www.safeword.ca/headheartgut

Head, Heart, Gut: The Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice is facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist Ronnie Ali (they/them) and happening on July 14th and July 21st, 2021 (9 DAYS AWAY!)

What is this about?
This course was designed to be restorative and generative; Restorative, in the sense that we will be facilitating activities that help build on folks' existing practices, which they can then adapt and use in their own life and work; and Generative, meaning that participants will be left with new ways of viewing themself, others, the world, and their role in the new "precedent setting" era of post-lockdown resurgence.

Ronnie will be sharing insights from their work as a Registered Psychotherapist working with queer/trans, BIPOC, and similarly marginalized folks, specifically focused on reducing harm and violence against these communities. They will show participants how to take equity work beyond 'listening and learning' and toward an embodied, ethical process. Reconnect with your body, heal while you learn, and ready yourself to enter collective spaces with humility, confidence, and mindfulness.

Who is this for?
This course will be relevant for anyone working within teams or groups, especially in a leadership or facilitation role. We've already sold tickets to therapists, facilitators, educators, artists, arts workers, and the general population! The content will be presented at an accessible level, without psycho-babble or complex language that tends to alienate everyone from their subjective embodied experience.

What is the time commitment?
The course offers 4 hours of online guided facilitation over 2 seminar days (2 hours each seminar). For these seminars, there is no obligation to share video/audio with the cohort, nor will there be any breakout rooms. All interaction with other participants and the facilitators will occur between the session dates: asynchronously on the Google Classroom, and with a 1 hour Live Q&A session (date TBD).

What is the cost?
We have different options for joining:

1. General Admission: $150 flat rate (for 5 hours of face time with Ronnie, and additional text-based communication)

2. Group Rates: $135/each for groups of 5 or more (10% discount) or $120/each for groups of 10 or more (20% discount). Perfect for teams and organizations.

3. Generosity Admission & Waiting list: We have a waiting list for folks who cannot afford the fee, priority will be given to 2SQTBIPOC folks. If you are able to afford an extra ticket for someone on our waiting list, there is an option at our checkout to donate your generous contribution there.

What are the risks and benefits?
This course is meant to be an experiential embodiment-focused journey. We will be asking you to observe your bodily sensations in a non-judgmental manner. The main risk of this work is that you may notice unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations. If this happens, it might be a good idea to stop and take a moment away from the content, or ask the facilitator for support. The benefit of doing this work is that you will be better suited to handle your deeply rooted, embodied reactions to making mistakes and witnessing, perpetuating or experiencing harm and justice. The sessions are meant to be restorative and generative, not painful and disturbing. We encourage folks to use the "Challenge by Choice" framework: choose the level of challenge that you feel is the right fit for you.

How do I find out more?
Detailed Course Outline: https://www.safeword.ca/headheartgut

Registration/Payment/Donation Page: https://app.simplyk.io/en/ticketing/b320bcf4-8b1e-4133-9ae1-dd1f282e1ccc

Waitlist Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciqj6wq__KI8Rm8WFZ4Yg4FnwN76tiWk6o9Q7V7gUwmy8JuQ/viewform

05/02/2021

Taking inspiration from the Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change survey (https://tinyurl.com/y2zs8jb2), ADC is endeavouring to gather disaggregated data to understand the makeup of designers in Canada. We are seeking to collect data about race, cultural makeup, ability, sexual orientation, gender an...

02/13/2021

Our friend and colleague, Beth Kates, has been very recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will … April Viczko needs your support for Take a Load off Beth

12/10/2020

Don't miss this FREE symposium in the new year! Panel discussions, Past Production Presentations and Critical Conversations- all online, all FREE! All are welcome!

Engaging in Meaningful Conversation on Digital Tools in Live Performance15 January - 18 February, 2021Calls for submission now open!      Hosted by The Associated Designers of Canada, this symposium consists of a series of presentations and moderated discussions between presenters and attendees ...

11/06/2020

Helping Canada’s arts and entertainment professionals work through career challenges in the middle of the pandemic

09/25/2020

An evening celebrating our favourite moments making theatre.

09/22/2020

Hello Designers! The ADC is hosting an event in support of TAPAs campaign on Saturday evening (watch for forthcoming details on how to attend!). We are collecting stories, pictures, audio, videos etc. about designers FAVOURITE THEATRE EXPERIENCES!!
What show did you work on that you absolutely loved?
What's the most hilarious backstage anecdote (that you're willing to share publicly...:P)
What's a project that changed you and made you love theatre even more than you did before!
If you're willing to take a trip down memory lane and have a think about your favourite career OR audience experiences, please share it with us by emailing [email protected]
We will put together a short 'favourite memories' video to share as part of this event on Saturday! I hope you are all as well as we can be in these current times.

08/14/2020

ADC Town Hall with IATSE
August 19, 3pm ET (12pm PT)
Register now! https://www.designers.ca/townhalls
A reminder of the upcoming ADC/IATSE Canada Town Hall. John Lewis, a Vice-President of IATSE and Director of Canadian Affairs, has generously agreed to be our guest at the next Town Hall, to answer questions about what a formal affiliation between the ADC and IATSE would mean.
We would strongly urge all members and interested designers to attend.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ADC is hosting regular Town Halls to update designers across the country, and solicit feedback. You can register here for the events.