News Releases
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE CONGRATULATES SARAH GARTON STANLEY ON WINNING MAJOR U.S. AWARD FOR THEATRE
August 9, 2016
Media Advisory NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE CONGRATULATES SARAH GARTON STANLEY ON WINNING MAJOR U.S. AWARD FOR THEATRE OTTAWA, August 9, 2016 — Sarah Garton Stanley, Associate Artistic Director of English Theatre at the National Arts Centre, received a major U.S. award for her work on The Cycle, a three-part investigation focusing on the theatrical works created by Indigenous artists in Canada.... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS - TORONTO National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto, ON on Monday, August 15, 2016.
July 19, 2016
GENERAL AUDITIONS - TORONTO National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Artistic Advisor* Jiv Parasram will be conducting general auditions in Toronto, ON on Monday, August 15, 2016. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities, a concept we... Read more
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AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS The National Arts Centre English Theatre is holding auditions for the children’s roles in our production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Jillian Keiley, on Friday, June 17, 2016.
June 1, 2016
AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS The National Arts Centre English Theatre is holding auditions for the children’s roles in our production of A Christmas Carol directed by Jillian Keiley on Friday, June 17, 2016. We are looking for boys age 7-14 and girls age 10-14 with some stage experience and singing ability. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Whitehorse, YT on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
May 20, 2016
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Artistic Advisor* Marcus Youssef will be conducting general auditions in Whitehorse, YT on Sunday, June 12, 2016. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities, a concept we understand... Read more
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THE 2016 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THEATRE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call coincides with Lou Siminovitch’s 96th birthday Awards announce new partnership with National Arts Centre
May 12, 2016
News Release THE 2016 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THEATRE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call coincides with Lou Siminovitch’s 96th birthday Awards announce new partnership with National Arts Centre May 12, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize and the National Arts Centre today announced a call for nominations for the Siminovitch Prize,... Read more
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Belles Soeurs: The Musical April 27 - May 14 NAC Theatre. NAC English Theatre Presentation
April 12, 2016
NAC English Theatre Presentation Belles Soeurs: The Musical Based on the Play Les Belles-Sœurs by Michel Tremblay Book, Lyrics and Direction by René Richard Cyr Music by Daniel Bélanger English Book Adapted by Brian Hill English Lyrics, Musical adaptation and Additional Music by Neil Bartram Orchestrations and Musical Direction by Chris Barillaro A Copa de Oro Productions Ltd... Read more
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STATEMENT: National Arts Centre Flag Flies at Half-staff in Honour of Canadian Theatre Icon Rita Lafontaine
April 5, 2016
It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of actress Rita Lafontaine, one of Canada’s greatest French-language artists. The prolific actress performed in more than a dozen works at the NAC, including Lysistrata, the very first French-language theatre play presented at the NAC in June 1969, as well as the world premiere of the seminal Albertine, en cinq... Read more
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NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Celebrates Stories in the 2016/17 Season. Collaborations an Important Development Tool in Building the Upcoming Season
April 4, 2016
News Release NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Celebrates Stories in the 2016/17 Season. Collaborations an Important Development Tool in Building the Upcoming Season April 4, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley is passionate about the theatre and storytelling, especially when the stories in question are... Read more
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CONCORD FLORAL WRITTEN BY JORDAN TANNAHILL ORIGINALLY CREATED BY ERIN BRUBACHER, CARA SPOONER AND JORDAN TANNAHILL DIRECTED BY ERIN BRUBACHER AND CARA SPOONER MARCH 29 – APRIL 9, 2016
March 15, 2016
NAC english theatre presentation Concord Floral Written by Jordan Tannahill Originally Created by Erin Brubacher, Cara Spooner and Jordan Tannahill Directed by Erin Brubacher and Cara Spooner A Suburban Beast Production March 29 – April 9, 2016 March 15, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “…masterfully blends naturalistic dialogue, poetic lyricism and magic realism. Concord... Read more
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NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRESENTATION BOOM WRITTEN, DIRECTED AND PERFORMED BY RICK MILLER KIDDONS AND WRYD PRODUCTIONS FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 12, 2016
February 10, 2016
News Release NAC English Theatre presentation BOOM Written, Directed and Performed by Rick Miller Kiddons and WRYD Productions February 24 – March 12, 2016 February 10, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Miller’s best solo show to date – with a brilliant design concept that allows him to use his inimitable vocal talents to tell this story in a way that no... Read more