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The proof of the pen: 13 published pieces across NOW Magazine and Intermission Magazine, 2018–2022. Every link opens the original publication.

Intermission Magazine · Interview

“Retribution without Apology”: In Conversation with Is God Is Assistant Director daniel jelani ellis

“The centre of this piece is not the pain and the suffering and the trauma. It's the transformation of that: a full expression of rage.”

May 5, 2022

Intermission Magazine · Feature

Stage and Screen Collide with Cineplex Events’ Stage Series

Cineplex's Stage Series is making it easy to see world-class theatre, like National Theatre Live and Stratford on Screen productions, across Canada.

Mar 13, 2020

Intermission Magazine · Interview

Raising Tough Questions with Every Day She Rose

Co-directors Sedina Fiati and Andrea Donaldson talk intersectionality, Pride, and making space in friendships.

Nov 11, 2019

Intermission Magazine · Interview

A Kind of Painful Abundance: Andrea Donaldson Talks Big Scars and Big Love in Pinter’s Betrayal

Typically known for directing contemporary feminist works, Donaldson insists the interplay of love and betrayal keeps this work as relevant today as it was four decades ago.

Aug 30, 2019

NOW Magazine · Interview

Obsidian Theatre’s Philip Akin steps down as artistic director

In an exclusive interview, the leader of one of Canada's biggest Black theatre companies talks role models, mentorship, funding and being unapologetically Black.

Apr 11, 2019

NOW Magazine · Review

Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape is loud, in your face, pro-feminist Black expression

Motion and DJ L'Oqenz's revolutionary theatrical mixtape uses hip-hop and spoken word to explore Black womanhood.

Oct 10, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: Movin' Melvin Brown — A Man, A Magic, A Music

The human jukebox who played with B.B. King and James Brown croons, twists and totally entertains.

Jul 10, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: Rhymes With Wow

Yaw Attuah's sincere and powerful coming-of-age show reminds us of how much we all have in common.

Jul 8, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: St. Peon of the People

This hilarious walkabout show with Jamillah Ross as a parking enforcement officer is the best field trip ever.

Jul 8, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: Coconuts, Cedar Trees, and Maple Leaves

Comics Habib Siam and Jean Paul hilariously explore what it means to be an outsider in our multicultural world.

Jul 7, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: Tales of Foreign Lands and People

Anthony Audain's kids show with music has enough heart and spirit for the whole family.

Jul 7, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: The Win at Life Mega Expo

Comedy masquerading as a motivational seminar is a lose-lose situation.

Jul 6, 2018

NOW Magazine · Review

Fringe review: A 6ix NNNNNN Revue

Diverse sketch troupe TallBoyzII Men hilariously combine bro humour and political satire without ever seeming preachy.

Jul 5, 2018