News Releases
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The NAC mourns the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg
August 16, 2013
Ottawa (Canada)—It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) learned of the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg last night at his home in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Schellenberg was one of Canada’s greatest actors, who most recently performed as King Lear in the acclaimed all-aboriginal production at the NAC in 2012. The legendary actor had a profound impact on... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 2013
August 13, 2013
National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years.... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013.
June 26, 2013
National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Actors are asked to prepare either two contrasting monologues (of no more than two... Read more
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Exciting week of stellar public performances! Summer Music Institute brings exceptional musicians from U.S., China, France, Germany
June 20, 2013
OTTAWA – For the second week in a row, Ottawa music lovers can hear high-calibre, live performance by some of the most talented young classically-trained musicians in the world. NAC Music Director Maestro Pinchas Zukerman created the Summer Music Institute 15 years ago. It's an exceptional music training institute that runs this year until June 29, welcoming students from most... Read more
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National Arts Centre appoints John Morris as its new Executive Chef
June 5, 2013
Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Morris as its new Executive Chef, effective today. Chef Morris steps into the top culinary job at the NAC, eight months after taking over in an acting role. Since then Chef Morris has impressed patrons and staff with his culinary skills and his overall leadership. "This... Read more
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More loyalty to NAC Orchestra than ever before! Subscribers renew their seats for 2013-14 in record numbers
June 4, 2013
OTTAWA – The numbers add up to a new record set. Eleven percent more subscribers to National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts renewed their subscriptions for the upcoming season than they did a year ago, with a record 15 percent more tickets sold than at the same time last year. “It’s fantastic news. The 2013-14 season lineup is full of extraordinary artists performing... Read more
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The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Maestro Mario Bernardi
June 3, 2013
The National Arts Centre (NAC) mourns the loss of Maestro Mario Bernardi, the founding conductor of the NAC Orchestra. Maestro Bernardi passed away peacefully in Toronto on Sunday morning. The NAC lowered its flag in Ottawa to half-mast to pay tribute to the man who moved to the nation’s capital in 1968, to literally build the 45-member NAC Orchestra from the ground up.... Read more
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Over 250 deserving youth to attend Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala in “Inspiration Seats,” thanks to McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
May 28, 2013
The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that over 250 deserving young people from the National Capital Region will attend the 21st Anniversary Gala of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m., thanks to McDonald';s Restaurants of Canada. A sponsor of the GGPAA Gala for six years, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada will transform the... Read more
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The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend May 25-26
May 22, 2013
The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during Ottawa Race Weekend, May 25-26. Tens of thousands of people will converge on the downtown core during the weekend, some roads will be closed, and parking may be difficult to find. Because of road closures and the predicted high volume of both... Read more
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NAC Dance wraps its 2012-2013 Season with Birds With Skymirrors Samoan-born choreographer Lemi Ponifasio makes his NAC Dance debut May 24-25
May 14, 2013
Birds With Skymirrors premiered in 2010 and has been winning rave reviews ever since. This is a multi-layered, multi-media production; a series of highly stylized images that create a mystical world onstage. Lemi Ponifasio meshes the great myths of the Pacific (the ceremonies, gods, animals, and poetry) with acute contemporary aesthetics in this hauntingly beautiful 90-minute work. ... Read more