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Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story wins hearts and accolades at Canada...
January 17, 2018The Azrieli Studio at the NAC was packed with people. They were there to see Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, a new play by Hannah Moscovitch produced by Halifax’s 2b theatre. Hannah was gratified by the large audience but there was one man in attendance she was especially happy to see:…
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The Institute for Orchestral Studies a “humbling, rewarding opportunity”
January 17, 2018Alexander Volkov is nervous as he lifts his violin and begins to play at the mock audition. He knows there are members of the NAC Orchestra behind the screen. He also knows that in two days, he’ll be auditioning for real. “After the mock audition I received advice from several members of…
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Donor Profile: Michel and Nicole Drapeau
January 17, 2018Sharing their passion for the performing arts with a younger generation Michel and Nicole Drapeau know it’s going to be a special evening. With anticipation, they lead the youngsters into Southam Hall for The Nutcracker. “It’s fun to see the expressions on their faces when they first…
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Making Giving Easy
January 17, 2018Helping to ensure a bright future for the NAC and the performing arts in Canada may be more affordable than you realize A Will is a declaration of whom and what is important to you. It gives you the opportunity to provide for the people you hold dear as well as the charities that play an…
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Five Minutes with Gabrielle Shonk
January 17, 2018A Q&A with the emerging singer/songwriter who is winning hearts at the NAC Quebec singer/songwriter, Gabrielle Shonk, has performed at the NAC three times in the past year and she’ll be back again in February. We asked the emerging young musician how it feels to perform on Canada’s…
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Dreaming of the Sea in Southam Hall
October 18, 2017Attending intermission chats and open rehearsals are one of the many benefits donors receive when they support performance, creation and learning across Canada through the National Arts Centre Foundation. On a beautiful October morning, NAC Foundation supporters were carried away during an…
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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…