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Sansei: The Storyteller

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Sansei: The Storyteller What Is The Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration) On December 7, 1941, … Read More

Sansei: The Storyteller

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Sansei: The Storyteller What Is The Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration) On December 7, 1941, … Read More

Sansei: The Storyteller

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Sansei: The Storyteller What Is The Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration) On December 7, 1941, … Read More

Sansei: The Storyteller

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Sansei: The Storyteller What Is The Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration) On December 7, 1941, … Read More

Where The Two-Spirit Lives

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Where The Two-Spirit Lives Where the Two-Spirit Lives is part memoir, part drag extravaganza focusing on the resurgence … Read More

Where The Two-Spirit Lives

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Where The Two-Spirit Lives Where the Two-Spirit Lives is part memoir, part drag extravaganza focusing on the resurgence … Read More

Where The Two-Spirit Lives

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Where The Two-Spirit Lives Where the Two-Spirit Lives is part memoir, part drag extravaganza focusing on the resurgence … Read More

Where The Two-Spirit Lives

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Where The Two-Spirit Lives Where the Two-Spirit Lives is part memoir, part drag extravaganza focusing on the resurgence … Read More

Where The Two-Spirit Lives

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Where The Two-Spirit Lives Where the Two-Spirit Lives is part memoir, part drag extravaganza focusing on the resurgence … Read More

Performance Lab #8: How to Talk to Your Tech with Selina Painchaud

Morgan YamadaJanuary 19, 2022Leave a Comment

Selina Painchaud with the text PERFORMANCE LAB #8. How to talk to your tech with Selina Painchaud, Link in Bio. Selina and text are layered on a background of a bright pink, orange and red galaxy sprinkled with stars.

We are going to dive into technical theatre practices and standards, how technicians operate! The Lab Whether it’s … Read More

Performance Lab #7: Tips For Livestreams With Delia Barnett

Morgan YamadaJanuary 4, 2022Leave a Comment

Delia Barnett with the text PERFORMANCE LAB #7 Tips for Livestreams with Delia Barnett. Delia and text are layered on a background of a bright pink, orange and red galaxy sprinkled with stars.

The Lab Tips for Livestreams It’s a new digital world of performances. After helping produce, emcee and perform … Read More

Performance Lab #6: Building An Audition Repertoire With Steven Greenfield

Morgan YamadaJanuary 4, 2022Leave a Comment

Performance Lab #6: Building An Audition Repertoire With Steven Greenfield. Text is layered on a background of a bright pink, orange and red galaxy sprinkled with stars.

Performance Lab #6: Building An Audition Repertoire With Steven Greenfield Building an Audition Repertoire for Actors/Performers The Lab … Read More

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Latest News

  • Azimuth Community Highlight – Lacey Hews July 11, 2025
  • June Artist Highlight – Philip Hackborn June 11, 2025
  • January Artist Highlight – Tia Ashley Kushniruk (亚 女弟) January 5, 2025

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✨️Save the Date! ✨️⁠ Azimuth Theatre’s Annual Gene ✨️Save the Date! ✨️⁠ Azimuth Theatre’s Annual General Meeting is coming up!⁠ 📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025⁠ 🕰️7:00–8:00 PM⁠ 📍 The Playhouse (10033 80 Ave NW)⁠ ⁠ Join us as we reflect on the year, share what’s ahead, and connect with our incredible community.⁠ ⁠ RSVP through our Google Form so we can plan for quorum and accessibility needs. Link in bio!
☕ Az Coffee Hangs are Back for 2025–2026! ☕⁠ ⁠ We’ ☕ Az Coffee Hangs are Back for 2025–2026! ☕⁠ ⁠ We’re thrilled to start up for another season of conversation and connection at Fringe Grounds Café! Come down and join us for mornings that are all about sharing stories, asking questions, and dreaming big together. Whether you’re an artist, arts worker, or community member, there’s always a seat for you at the table.⁠ ⁠ When: Every last Friday of the month⁠ Time: At our new time of 11 AM – 1 PM to allow a little more sleep-in time!⁠ Where: Fringe Grounds Café⁠ ⁠ Don't forget you get 15% off all non-alcoholic items when you join us for a coffee hang thanks to our partnership with Fringe Grounds Café.⁠ ⁠ Here are the dates for this season:⁠ ⁠ Sept 26, 2025⁠ Oct 31, 2025⁠ Nov 28, 2025⁠ Jan 30, 2026⁠ Feb 27, 2026⁠ Mar 27, 2026⁠ Apr 24, 2026⁠ May 29, 2026⁠ Jun 26, 2026⁠ ⁠ ✨ Let’s make this season full of connection, creativity, and caffeine. See you there!⁠
We LOVE Lacey Hews (she/her)! As a Sign Language I We LOVE Lacey Hews (she/her)! As a Sign Language Interpreter and an all-around wonderful human, Lacey brings so much care, clarity, and joy to everything she does. 💖⁠ ⁠ Since 2022, Lacey has helped us create more inclusive, welcoming spaces for our audiences and artists. She’s passionate about connecting with diverse communities and making accessibility feel joyful and intentional. If you ever get the chance to work with her—do it! And in the meantime, go check out Deaf art any chance you get.⁠ ⁠ We’re so lucky to have Lacey in our community. 🫶 Read more about Lacey at going to our Link in Bio and follow her at @laceyhewsinterpreting⁠ ⁠ #AzimuthCommunity #InterpreterSpotlight #AccessIsLove #YEGTheatre
🎭 Join Azimuth Theatre’s Board of Directors! 🎭⁠ ⁠ 🎭 Join Azimuth Theatre’s Board of Directors! 🎭⁠ ⁠ Are you a passionate supporter of independent artists and original performances? Into movement-based performance? Want to amplify underrepresented perspectives and artists? Then come and support our artistic producers who fiercely work to present and produce artists and their work. ⁠ ⁠ Azimuth Theatre is looking for motivated and creative folks to join our board. We have openings for a President, Treasurer, and general board members. ⁠ ⁠ ✨Apply now through our Link in Bio! ⁠ ⁠ Want to know more about what being a board member is all about? We’d love to talk to you about it! Get in contact with us to learn more by emailing presidentandtreasurer@azimuththeatre.com⁠ ⁠ #AzimuthTheatre #VolunteerwithAZ #YEGTheatre #Volunteer #YEG #SupportTheArts #ExpanseFestival#yegvolunteer⁠ ⁠ Photo Credit: Marc Chalifoux Photography ⁠ ⁠ Alt-Text: A group of 13 smiling people pose together in front of an Azimuth Theatre backdrop. Some are seated, others standing. A few wear matching purple caps. One person uses a wheelchair, and a service dog is partially visible. Large text reads: “Call for Board Members!” ⁠
🌈☕ June Coffee Hangs ☕🌈⁠ ⁠ Sashay your way to Frin 🌈☕ June Coffee Hangs ☕🌈⁠ ⁠ Sashay your way to Fringe Grounds Café and spill the tea (or coffee) with your pals at Azimuth Theatre! Whether you’re an artist, audience, organizer, or just love a good chat, this hangout is your space to connect, caffeinate, and celebrate you.⁠ ⁠ 🎭 Got a bold idea or burning question?⁠ 🎭 Wanna gab about joy, creativity, or your latest project?⁠ 🎭 Just need a cozy Friday morning with fabulous folks?⁠ ⁠ We’re here for the chats, the chuckles, and the community magic. Show up loud, proud, and exactly as you are — we can’t wait to see you.⁠ ⁠ 📍 Fringe Grounds Café⁠ 📅 Friday, June 27⁠ 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM⁠ ⁠ A big thank you to our partners at Fringe Theatre and Fringe Grounds Café for keeping the coffee flowing and the love growing. 🌈☕✨⁠
🌟 Artist Highlight: Philip Hackborn (they/them) 🌟⁠ 🌟 Artist Highlight: Philip Hackborn (they/them) 🌟⁠ ⁠ This month, we’re celebrating the brilliant Philip Hackborn—creator of connection, transformation, and unexpected magic! ✨⁠ ⁠ They just wrapped FEED at Mile Zero Dance (Zero Lab #3, 2025) with director Tia Kushniruk and producer Ainsley Hillyard. AND they produced Madness and Other Ghost Stories for Found Festival 2024—campfire ghost tales in Mill Creek Ravine! 🔥👻⁠ ⁠ The campfire was just the beginning for their new company, re:Create—a space for mad art, mad joy, and deep care. 🖤⁠ ⁠ Discover more about Philip at azimuththeatre.com⁠ ⁠ #AzimuthTheatre #ArtistHighlight #YEGTheatre #YEGartists
🌟 Azimuth Theatre Needs YOU! 🌟⁠ ⁠ We’re looking fo 🌟 Azimuth Theatre Needs YOU! 🌟⁠ ⁠ We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to support bingo, casinos, and theatre events — because behind every show, every artist, and every audience moment, there’s someone like you making it possible.⁠ ⁠ Your time and energy help us continue to uplift bold stories, support local artists, and build a more inclusive, vibrant arts community. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to Azimuth, volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Get involved today → Click the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #VolunteerWithAz #YEGTheatre #SupportTheArts #AzimuthTheatre
☕ April Coffee Hangs!☕⁠ ⁠ Pull up a chair, grab a ☕ April Coffee Hangs!☕⁠ ⁠ Pull up a chair, grab a cup, and dive into real, unfiltered conversation with the team behind Azimuth Theatre. Whether you’re an artist, arts worker, audience member, or community dreamer — this is your space to connect, create, and caffeinate.⁠ ⁠ 🎭 Got a question about producing?⁠ 🎭 Want to share your vision or hear someone else’s?⁠ 🎭 Just need a break with cool folks and warm vibes?⁠ ⁠ Join in the conversation and lets build our community together.⁠ ⁠ 📍 Fringe Grounds Café⁠ 📅 Friday, April 25⁠ 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM⁠ ⁠ A huge thank you to our partners, Fringe Theatre and Fringe Grounds Cafe, for their continued support in making these gatherings possible.⁠
🎉 CALLING ALL CREATORS! 🎭⁠ ⁠ Are you dreaming up b 🎉 CALLING ALL CREATORS! 🎭⁠ ⁠ Are you dreaming up bold, brave, and boundary-pushing work? Do you have a project that’s ready to EXPAND? Submit Your Project Proposals for the 2027 & 2028 Expanse Festival!⁠ ⁠ The Expanse Festival is seeking proposals from artists, collectives, movers, shakers, and creators of all kinds for our 2027 and 2028 festivals — and we want you to be part of it.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re rooted in dance, theatre, performance art, or somewhere entirely in between, Expanse is a platform for the unconventional, the emergent, and the transformative.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Deadline: May 15th, 2025⁠ ⁠ 📍 Festival Dates:⁠ 2027 Expanse Festival: April 8 to 18, 2027 ⁠ 2028 Expanse Festival: March 23 to April 2, 2028⁠ ⁠ ✨ This is your invitation to create, question, transform, and EXPAND.⁠ Submit your proposal now. Let’s dream big together. 💫⁠ ⁠ 👉Fill out our submission form at https://azimuththeatre.com/submissions/ or through our link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #ExpanseFestival #CallForArtists #EdmontonArts #PerformanceArt #InterdisciplinaryCreation #CreateWithUs #FestivalVibes⁠ ⁠ Artist credit: Claren Grosz in I love the smell os gasoline at the 2025 Expanse Festival. ⁠ Photo credit: Marc Chalifoux Photography⁠
💫 Thank You! 💫⁠ ⁠ After 10 days of gathering, cele 💫 Thank You! 💫⁠ ⁠ After 10 days of gathering, celebrating, and dancing together — our festival has come to a close. And we are overflowing with gratitude.⁠ To the incredible artists and technical team: Thank you! Your expertise, brilliance, and power lit up our stages and our lobby and invited us into conversations that matter. You reminded us that art can be a sanctuary, a rallying cry, and a dance party.⁠ ⁠ To our audiences – whether you came once or every single night – thank you for showing up with open hearts, loud applause, and curious minds, you are the reason we do this work. Thank you for seeing, and supporting Expanse.⁠ Special thanks to our Festival Sponsors, who helped bring this dream to life: ⁠ ⁠ - Fruit Loop ⁠ - The Next Act ⁠ - BOA and HARE ⁠ - Fus Repair Shop⁠ ⁠ Our Vendor Sponsors:⁠ ⁠ - Wase Saba Experiences ⁠ - Adam Makes Collages Sometimes⁠ ⁠ And our Community Partnerships: ⁠ - Fringe Theatre ⁠ - Citadel Theatre ⁠ - Edmonton Poetry Festival ⁠ ⁠ Your belief in this community and in queer, boundary-breaking performance is deeply felt. Thank you!⁠ ⁠ This festival was more than a series of shows — it was a gathering of voices, a celebration of identity, and a space to build something lasting.⁠ ⁠ Azimuth is honored to hold this space. And we’re not done. Let’s keep creating, celebrating and building – together. 💜⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The Expanse Festival Team⁠ ⁠ #ThankYou #FestivalWrap #AzimuthTheatre #Expanse2025 #Intertwined #YEGTheatre #YEGEvents⁠ ⁠ Photo Credit: Marc Chalifoux Photography
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