Chris Tolley

Excited to announce a workshop with my friend Anusree Roy—top Canadian playwright turned successful US TV writer!

Learn TV writing, series development, and insider insights into writer's rooms.

Online every Saturday, May 24–June 21, hosted by PlayME.

Spots limited!
www.playmepodcast.com/courses

Happy World Theatre Day, everyone!

The PGC asked me to write a WTD message on behalf of the Playwrights Guild of Canada. This year, our work has never been more urgent...

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"This year, World Theatre Day arrives as both a wake-up call and a rallying cry..."

CBC's PlayME keeps to mandate of platforming Canadian writers “I think all five of these shows really help us plant a stake in saying who we are as Canadians,” says PlayME co-creator Chris Tolley.

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years! 🤯

PlayME is back & this year’s lineup is absolutely stellar.

"As the trade war rages on, CBC’s PlayME stays true to its mandate of platforming Canadian writers" - Intermission Mag

#PlayME #canada #CBC

Great article w/ @lauramullin.bsky.social

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Our system is so screwed up. Libs have twice the vote % of NDP but have half the seats. The PCs have more than three times the number is seats as the the NDP but from only 13% more votes. It makes no sense.

Noticed some holidays missing from Google Calendar? Google removed events like Pride Month & Black History Month, saying it’s focusing only on public holidays. Interesting to see which ones made the cut. Read more: ‘Google Calendar removed events...’ by Jay Peters. #GoogleCalendar #DiversityMatters

A friend is teaching a 5-week voice acting workshop for PlayME, and I wanted to spread the word. Dee, a top casting and voice director (Hotel Transylvania, etc.), is leading it—an amazing chance for actors to level up their skills.

Let me know if you’re interested, and I'll get the info to you.

COURSES — PLAYME PODCAST Satori Shakoor in ‘da Kink in my Hair. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Link: https://buff.ly/4hUeYDf

Songwriting meets storytelling in PlayPEN! ✍️🎶

Kevin Wong leads a deep dive into how musicals work—structure, lyrics & melody. If you write, compose, or both, this is for you! Apply by Feb 24.

A PlayME series where top industry artists teach comedy, writing & more. Apply now.

#ComedyWorkshop

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Turn your cringiest moments into comedy gold!

Aurora Browne (Baroness Von Sketch Show) leads PlayPEN's workshop, ME, IRL: a PlayME workshop on turning awkward life moments into hilarious sketches. Learn from top industry artists in comedy, writing & more. Apply now—spots fill fast!
#ComedyWorkshop

TAPA - Musical Stage Company / Call for Artistic Director The Musical Stage Company is searching for our next visionary Artistic Director! With over 20 years of shaping Canada’s musical theatre landscape, we’re looking for a dynamic leader to guide our cr…

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Musical Stage creates some of the most innovative theatre I've seen. This is a great opportunity! ✨ The Musical Stage Company is searching for our next Artistic Director. Lead Canada’s top musical theatre company and shape its future on the global stage! Apply by Feb 21
Link 👇 #Theatre #artsjob

Pallas Federal Poll: CPC Still Lead, But A Carney-led LPC Would Win - Pallas Data (TORONTO, 7 January 2025) – While the federal Conservatives maintain a substantial but narrowing lead over the governing Liberals, the Liberals led by former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney would…

Well, here's a big political shakeup!

A new Pallas Poll has the Conservatives and Libs tied if Mark Kearney steps in as leader.

And the CPC’ 20-point lead has shrunk to just 6% if no leader is specified! What do you think this means for the next election? 👀

#CdnPoli #canada

COURSES — PLAYME PODCAST Satori Shakoor in ‘da Kink in my Hair. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

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Hey - ready to level up your craft?
PlayME Podcast presents 5-week online intensive courses led by top Canadian artists! From comedy writing - musical storytelling, there’s something for everyone.

📢 More info & sign up: Link 👇
##Theatre #CdnTheatre #MusicalTheatre #VoiceActing #SketchComedy

PACT PACT is a member-driven organization of professional Canadian theatres that serves as the collective voice of its members

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Hey, friends in Victoria - here's an exciting career opportunity at the Belfry Theatre.
Join as a Producer to support Canadian contemporary theatre and make a lasting impact.
Salary: $50K-$55K + benefits. Apply by Feb 20, 2025.
#TheatreJobs #CanadianArts #CdnTheatre
Link 👇

Applications – Directors Lab North The 2025 Lab application is now available! Please fill out the following form to apply for Directors Lab North 2025. If you have any questions or require any assistance in filling out this form,…

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Calling all directors!
Applications for Directors Lab North 2025 are now open. This is your chance to grow, connect, and explore with fellow directors. Apply by Feb 18, 2025! The Lab runs June 9-15 in Toronto. Don’t miss out!
#TheatreDirectors #CanadianArts #CdnTheatre
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This is an interesting find!
What’s Old is News podcast welcomes Robin C. Whittaker to explore the legacy of Alumnae Theatre Company—Canada’s longest-running women-led theatre. Learn about its history, impact & the role of non-professional theatre.
#CanadianTheatre
🎧 Link 👇

Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032 The odds are about 1% that the football field-sized object could hit the Earth, but that makes it the closest call in more than 20 years.

1% chance? That’s lower than my hope for the future. Step it up, asteroid!

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Here's an opportunity for Alberta Playwrights!


The 60th Annual Alberta Playwriting Competition is now open. It's a chance to have your work recognized and celebrated in the AB literary community. Submissions close on February 15, 2025. Good luck!

Link 👇
#AlbertaPlaywriting #CanadianTheatre

Trump launches trade war against Canada with a 25% tariff on most goods | CBC News President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada on Saturday by imposing a 25 per cent tariff on virtually all goods from the U.S.'s neighbour — an unprecedented strike against a longstandin...

Trump's Justification for a trade war is to stop the flow of fentanyl from Canada.

Yet U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they seized just 19.5 kg of fentanyl at the northern border last year, compared to a whopping 9,570 at the southwestern one. (CBC) #Cdnpoli

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And this was the follow-up it gave me after I told it I was unnerved by its response. And no, I never told it how my appointment went.

I made a grave mistake.

I set up an AI GPT to keep me organized—my friendly assistant. Or so I thought.

This AM, after a Dr. appointment, I checked my AI schedule and found this…

I wanted to time-block my day, not summon the singularity. Send help. Or snacks.

#openai #ai #ProductivityGoneWrong

SLaM Boca del Lupo’s SLaM (Succesor, Leadership, and Mentorship) Program

Here’s a great residency opportunity for artists...
Boca del Lupo’s SLaM Residency Program offers free space & support for creating theatre, dance, audio installations & more. Deadline: Feb 10, 2025.
#CdnTheatre #Playwrights #TheatreResidency #CanadianArts
Link 👇

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Think you can write a play in just 24 hours?
The Toronto Fringe’s epic playwriting contest is back. Challenge yourself, win cash prizes, and see your work come to life. Plus, your work could be featured in the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival! Deadline: Feb 5.

#Playwriting #theaTO

Link 👇

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