Shakespeare in the Ruff
725 Logan Ave M4K 3C7 Toronto, ON, Canada

We chatted with our friends on how to create an anti-oppressive, anti-racist job posting! Read our conversation with Generator & The Toronto Dance Community Love-In !

Ruff is searching for the next artistic leader! Applications due Sunday! http://shakespeareintheruff.com/home/join-us/

Sending a huge congratulations to our Young Ruffian Coordinator Makram Ayache, who won the RBC Emerging Playwright Award through the Playwrights Guild of Canada! Yay Makram!

Applications for the next artistic director(s) close November 1st! That's in less than one week! http://shakespeareintheruff.com/home/join-us/

What's it like running a Shakespeare company if you aren't a die-hard Shakespeare fan? Well...ask our Co-Artistic Director, Eva Barrie: "There’s a running joke in the company that I hate shakespeare, which iskind of true. It’s not that I HATE it, but I think the unquestioned worship of the text/person is very harmful. What’s exciting for me about shakespeare and classical work, is that it can be a massive creative playground. When you approach the pieces as found text and w...ith creative audacity, there’s so much possibility. Working with Ruff has given me the opportunity to explore and surround myself with people who may feel that same helpful irreverence." We are accepting applications for the artistic director position until November 1st! For more info, visit: http://shakespeareintheruff.com/home/join-us/ Photo by Dahlia Katz from A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017) directed by Megan Watson Lighting/Set Design by Nick Blais Costumes by Erin Gerofsky

Do you think Artistic Director jobs are only for artists with a directing background? Current Co-Artistic Director Kaitlyn Riordan may make you think again! "Not being a director, I didn't think Artistic Direction made sense for me. Thankfully, I got over that. I've learned so much being in this role, it has challenged me to engage with every element of theatre making and a year from now, when I leave this role, I'll be a much fuller theatre artist than when I came into it. ...I've also developed a ton of skills that I never imagined I would tackle. This role has been hugely empowering and I encourage anyone interested in artistic leadership to leave your doubts at the door and consider what you do have to offer." For applications (due Nov. 1st), visit https://shakespeareintheruff.com/home/join-us/ Photo by Dahlia Katz, Portia's Julius Caesar, 2018.

' ?Or do you know someone who would be great? Why not send them this job posting? Sometimes the best leaders need a simple nudge of support. Applications due Nov. 1st! https://shakespeareintheruff.com/home/join-us/

Unpacking 2020: Deaf Perspectives was last week! Missed it? Well check out the recording here! Thanks to Autism Ontario for helping us create this event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mxs8AIMrE