Convergence Theatre

Excited to be attending a session on Indigeneity and Its Representation in the Arts tmrw (Thurs. August 13th from 1-4pm), hosted by Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO). Some amazing guest speakers, including Keith Barker, AD of Native Earth Performing Arts. Tickets are free, you just need to register:

Speakers announced for Indigeneity and Its Representation in the Arts session The Gathering: Online Indigeneity and its Representation in the Arts August 13, 2020 | 1-4pm via Zoom Shifting perceptions on Indigeneity and re-focusing conversations on diverse aspects of Indige…

Looking to add some art to your life this long weekend? Check out the 12 new Artists whose wonderful pieces have just been added to Convergence's "COVID Commissions Gallery": Featuring the work of: Celina Kha, Chase Lo, Chelsea Russell, Heidi Cho, Jennylynd James (Art By Jennylynd James), Monika Rumbolt (Alianait Designs), Riaz Mahmood, Rochelle Richardson, Roxhanne Norman, Sarah Kaufmann, Tahirih Vejdani & Blackxrose Photography

COVID Commissions Gallery — Convergence Theatre At the end of March 2020, we put out a call to the public: leave us a voice memo or write us an e-mail telling us about the impact that COVID-19 is having on your life. To date we have received over 50 anonymous “COVID Confessions”. Explore them here, and click on each one to see what art they...

18 incredible Artists have been added to our Gallery!

Check them out at: https://www.convergencetheatre.com/covid-commissions-gallery

Featuring the work of:

Amanda Lederle (CreateBeing), Andrew Faiz (Andrew Gabriel), Angela Walcott, Aria Evans (Aria Evans), Courtney Keir, Charlene Rumbolt (Great Caribou Studio), Diana Tso (Red Snow Collective), Faly Mevamanana, Gabe Maharjan () & Merlin Simard (), Jasmine Huang, (), Jess Goldson ( Goldson), Malindi Ayienga, Marissa Trott (.trott) , M.J. Kang, Rebecca Ngọc Hân Trần (), Skylar Cheung (), Vivian Xie ()

Collectively, some of the Artists have made donations in support of the following organizations:

A Different Booklist, AIR Collective, Black Women In Motion, Diva Day, Foodshare, Obsidian Theatre, The Grassroots Law Project

To date, 126 Artists have their work featured on the Gallery. The project will conclude once we’ve reached 200. Check out the invitation to create…

A SHOWCASE INVITATION: Convergence Theatre is actively seeking to support Artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour for the remainder of the “COVID Commissions Project”. New creations in response to this current moment, or existing works in any medium are welcome. A $50 honourarium will be offered, as well as a page on Convergence’s new online Gallery, whose purpose is to showcase each Artist, and connect people to their larger body of work.

Please write Julie directly for more information if you’re interested: [email protected]

COVID Commissions Gallery — Convergence Theatre

Read an open apology from Co-Artistic Leaders Julie Tepperman & Aaron Willis:

An Open Apology An Open Apology from Co-Artistic Leaders Julie Tepperman & Aaron Willis June 12, 2020 Dear Members of the BIPOC Community, our BIPOC Colleagues an...

Check out our newly launched "COVID Commissions Gallery" featuring the incredible work of the first 92 Artists to join our roster: https://www.convergencetheatre.com/covid-commissions-gallery. And please read our full invitation to BIPOC Artists and Patrons of the Arts at: https://madmimi.com/p/266bd01 Please feel free to share broadly, with gratitude.

COVID Commissions Gallery — Convergence Theatre

Long live The Toronto Fringe! Without you, Convergence Theatre would not exist! Help keep the Fringe going! !

We are having a blast with the second (sold out!) run of The Corona Variations. Thanks to CBC for the coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/if-you-can-t-go-to-the-theatre-spend-a-night-by-the-phone-1.5575202

More fun news?
- All our Converge Against Corona commissions will be featured on our website in June to be enjoyed
- By popular demand, Phone Tales for Kids coming in July!

The Corona Variations is back tonight! We are so excited for a whole new audience to experience these 6 mini phone plays.

The run is almost sold out, BUT we have limited availability May 24, 30, & 31 - get your tickets before they are gone: https://www.convergencetheatre.com/corona-variations

The Corona Variations is nearly sold out! Thank you for all your support

Big news! Corona Variations return running from May 11-May 31, 2020 for 12 performances only, just 8 patrons (or household) a show.
You can get tickets and details at our website: http://www.convergencetheatre.com/

Here's one of our mystery actors hard at work :). You find out all the details on the cast/creative after the show.

Julie, our co-Artistic Director, will be on the panel tomorrow, April 22 (3-4:30pm), exploring how we value art and artists during a time of crisis. All the details are here:

Art in the Time of COVID-19: Part 1 A panel discussion that explores how we value art and artists during a time of crisis.