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The journey is the destination: Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified...
October 5, 2017Over the past couple of months, the name Sir John A Macdonald and the question of whether he should be revered or vilified have been widely discussed in the media, sparking numerous debates across the country in regards to one of Canada’s most important historical figures. Commissioned by…
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Five Minutes with Nicolas Richard
September 15, 2017A Q&A with the winner of the 2017 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition In May, bassoonist Nicolas Richard won the NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition, which provides recognition and financial support to help further the development of young musicians who have connections to the National Capital…
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Making Giving Easy: Remembering the NAC in your Will
September 15, 2017Making or revisiting your Will can be a powerful thing. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your life’s passions. You can remember and recognize your family, friends and the charities that hold a special place in your heart. Of course, leaving a bequest for an organization like…
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NAC Presents goes national
September 15, 2017When Heather Gibson began her tenure as the new Executive Director of NAC Presents she had a meaningful conversation with Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the NAC. “Peter told me he wanted the NAC to have a greater presence nationally,” Heather recalls. “He wanted us to go farther to…
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Donor Profile: Jenepher Hooper
September 15, 2017Generous legacy gift in support of theatre will make a lasting difference In the 1970’s, Jenepher Hooper played a vital role behind-the-scenes at the National Arts Centre. Employed in the Prop Shop, her work included property construction under the supervision of Peter Horne for the…
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NAC Orchestra Canada 150 Tour brings music, poetry and healing to Eskasoni...
September 15, 2017It was a highlight in Kalolin Johnson’s life. The young musician from the First Nations community of Eskasoni has performed in many places including Ottawa. But Kalolin has never before sung to an audience of 2,000 students, elders and dignitaries in her own community. At the concert,…
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Disabled actor takes centre stage in Kill Me Now
September 15, 2017Under the cover of darkness, Myles Taylor takes his place on stage for the opening scene of Brad Fraser’s black comedy, Kill Me Now. This is his first professional theatre gig and Myles is both excited and nervous. “It’s probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done,” admits Myles. “But it…
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Children’s Theatre at the NAC: Thoughtful, Amazing, Engaging
September 15, 2017“When I first saw Ma petite boule d’amour, I pictured parents cuddling their children as they watched the show together,” recalls Mélanie Dumont, Associate Artistic Director of Youth Programming for NAC French Theatre. “With its intimate, welcoming atmosphere, the Alan & Roula Rossy…
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Phase 2: Architectural Rejuvenation Project Update
September 15, 2017July 1, 2017 was a memorable day in NAC history as we officially opened the first phase of our spectacular Architectural Rejuvenation Project. Patrons, subscribers, visitors and artists had their first glimpse of the new Elgin level of the north atrium with its gorgeous public spaces…
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Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO - September 2017
September 15, 2017Fall is always an exciting time at the National Arts Centre. There’s a feeling of anticipation as we build up to the opening of a brand new season, similar to what children feel when they go back to school in September. We can’t wait to see what the year has in store. But this fall is…
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Q & A: Susan Peterson d’Aquino & Thomas d’Aquino – Southam Hall...
September 7, 2017Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2017–2018 NAC Foundation Southam Hall Seat Campaign Q. In addition to being trailblazers in Canada’s public and private sectors*, you are both long-time volunteers and donors to the arts. What compels you to give so generously? A. We just want to make people’s…
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A Space for Everyone
September 7, 2017Visitors of all ages are tickled pink with the four new stages in the stunning National Arts Centre addition. Lauren Barthe (pictured third from left) and her three children recently attended a free morning performance in front of the Glass Thorsteinson Staircase by theatre company Ottawa…
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Bisons and Canons: Gabriel Dumont’s Wild West Show
September 7, 2017Gabriel Dumont’s Wild West Show is a large-scale theatre project born of a sense of purpose: to ensure that important parts of the great Canadian story not be forgotten, and that they be passed down to future generations right across the country. The goal of the creative team is to share…
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A New Star in the NAC Kitchen
September 7, 2017There’s a direct link between the NAC’s new Executive Chef Kenton Leier and the late Kurt Waldele, the legendary chef who presided over the NAC’s culinary glory days from 1978 to 2009. In 1998, Waldele selected Leier to be part of a kitchen dream team that won many national and…
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ENCOUNT3RS
September 7, 2017Collaborative project combines disciplines and fosters brilliant new Canadian creation As soon as their one-act ballet ended, composer Kevin Lau and choreographer Guillaume Côté sprang from their seats to take their bows on stage. So intent were they on getting there quickly they didn’t…
