Paprika Festival
555 Richmond St W, Suite 502 M5V 3B1 Toronto, ON, Canada

Check out these upcoming artist opportunities from our friends at The Toronto Fringe: Next Stage Digital Shorts and Storytelling with Steam Whistle. Works from both programs will be presented as part of their Next Stage Community Booster event (Jan. 21 24, 2021) and all artists will be compensated for their work. DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1, 2020 at 12:00pm ... Learn more + apply here:

Here in Toronto, there is snow on the ground and many of us are struggling as we adjust to another lockdown. It feels like the perfect time to re-visit this movement workshop from last month! Whether movement is already a part of your artistic practice or you're looking for a new way to get moving at home, we highly suggest getting on your feet and trying out the tips and techniques Nickeshia shared with us. We hope it helps you to stay grounded during this transitional time.

Why not take some time on this snowy Sunday to work on applications for these upcoming Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Recommender Grant deadlines? Nov 26: Volcano Theatre Nov 30: Native Earth Performing Arts, Theatre Direct + Workman Arts... Dec 1: Buddies In Bad Times Theatre + Tarragon Theatre REMEMBER: You can apply for up to 10 RGTCs per cycle (!!!) so it's worth taking the time to figure out where your project or idea could be the best fit by reading through each company's mandate and funding priorities: https://www.arts.on.ca//recommender-grants-for-theatre-cre

We LOVE this new initiative from Tanisha Taitt! Pepper Pot was originally conceived as a monthly party at Cahoots' studio for all BIPOC theatre school students in the GTA. Since the realities of the pandemic meant that meeting in person would no longer be possible, they've embraced the opportunity to invite BIPOC theatre students from coast-to-coast to the (Zoom) party! This is an incredible opportunity to build a national network of BIPOC friends & potential collaborat...ors (all before graduating)! Details for the first meeting (Fri. Nov. 27) can be found on Cahoots Theatre's FB page!

Our next #ShowUsYour20 reflection comes from our Artistic Producer Kanika Ambrose: "All I remember about being 20 was that I thought I was pretty hot. I loved wearing short shorts and short skirts with super high heels. Now I wear running shoes...and loafers... several pairs of loafers." Are you #TeamHighHeels or #TeamLoafers?... Don't forget that YOU can #ShowUsYour20 by investing $20 in the next generation of theatre artists! Join our incredible network of supporters today: https://bit.ly/34oXI6c