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Some sad news/ good news today: We are sad to announce the departure of our Write From The Hip Program Director, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard. Says Donna-Michelle about her departure, “I feel fortunate to have been brought onto the team at Nightwood during a time of vital change, and to be engaged in ongoing conversation about …

Meet the first-ever Dialogue Dolls!

Brand new at Nightwood is Dialogue Dolls: a script development program designed to support IBPOC trans women and trans femmes who self-identify as emerging playwrights through mentorship, participation in a playwright’s unit, and one-on-one dramaturgy.  We are thrilled to introduce the first cohort of writers: Kïkeyah Alina, Scarlett Jodha, and Leon Tsai! They will spend the season learning …

Announcing the 2023/24 Nightwood Innovators!

Meet the 2023-2024 Nightwood Innovators!  Please join us in welcoming: Melissa Avalos, isi bhakhomen, Lily Chang, Taija Shonée Chung, Lorna Craig, Shaharah Gaznabbi, Jill Goranson, Eli Holliday, Jae Janzen, Mathilda Kane, Kass Prus, Lee Stone, Darnie Tran, Sarah Yuen. Read more about each of these wonderful emerging artists here, and stay tuned to follow their journey …

Black and white photo of Naz Afsahi, Andrea Donaldson, Jaime Martino, and Michael Mori leaning against a wall with tall arches and smiling at each other.

877 Yonge Progress

TAPESTRY OPERA, NIGHTWOOD THEATRE, ST. CLARE’S RECEIVE $1.25 MILLION FROM THE CITY OF TORONTO ENABLING CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY TOWARDS A NEW ARTS HUB IN THE HEART OF TORONTO Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, St. Clare’s announce a significant contribution toward their new downtown arts hub at 877 Yonge Street. With the help of Councillor Dianne …