vAct is now taking submissions for the Emerging Dramaturg position for their MSG new play development program, in association with Playwrights Theatre Centre, PTC. This paid position will be a hands-on learning experience propelling the individual from emerging to professional dramaturgy. The Emerging Dramaturg will be learning from and working with PTC Dramaturgs during the Block V Summer workshop of 2020 and MSG Play Development workshops in Winter 2020-2021.

On September 22, 2016, my friend and mentor Iris Turcott – a giant of our profession – died, leaving a prominent hole in my heart, which I imagine is about the size of the small blue ashtray that she used to keep on the blue harvest table in her living room in Toronto, where she helped to shape the Canadian theatrical landscape, and also shape me.

Iris Turcott was tremendous force in Canadian theatre and Canadian dramaturgy, and today the flag at the National Arts Centre flew at half-staff in tribute to her incredible legacy. We send our condolences to her family and many friends, as her loss is keenly felt by our community.

LMDA Coffee Chats are back!

Spend an hour chatting with Canada's leading dramaturgs. Each session features a guest artist who will share their expertise on a hot topic in our field. These sessions are a great opportunity to swap ideas and inspirations across the country. Open to all members of LMDA.