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Tune to A

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Tune To A Tune to A is a brand new play for young audiences. Ava is a 13-year-old with … Read More

Tune to A

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Tune To A Tune to A is a brand new play for young audiences. Ava is a 13-year-old with … Read More

Tune to A

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Tune To A Tune to A is a brand new play for young audiences. Ava is a 13-year-old with … Read More

Tune to A

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

Tune To A Tune to A is a brand new play for young audiences. Ava is a 13-year-old with … Read More

Sansei: The Storyteller

Morgan YamadaMarch 10, 2022Leave a Comment

What Is The Inspiration For Your Piece? (The seed of inspiration) On December 7, 1941, an attack on … 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

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

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Latest News

  • Azimuth Community Highlight – Lacey Hews July 11, 2025
  • June Artist Highlight – Philip Hackborn June 11, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Mar 20
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The F Word

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🎬 The trailer for The F Word is here!⁠ ⁠ Created a 🎬 The trailer for The F Word is here!⁠ ⁠ Created and performed by Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda, The F Word blends fairytales, lectures, dance, and song into a wildly whimsical exploration of friendship, fat liberation, and self-acceptance.⁠ ⁠ This playfully political pop-art piece takes on fatphobia, diet culture, and the intersection of fatness with race.⁠ ⁠ ✨Come hungry for a new perspective — and leave fuller than you came.⁠ ⁠ The F Word is part of Expanse 2026. ⁠ 🎟️Get your tickets by following our Linktree in Bio! ⁠ ⁠ Trailer by Aira Ang featuring Keisha Cheesman and Bianca Miranda
Let's keep the hits rolling! Next up, meet Graicy Let's keep the hits rolling! Next up, meet Graicy Jenkins!⁠ ⁠ Graicy is an emerging Alberta-based artist and a 2025 graduate of the University of Alberta’s BFA Acting program. She loves connecting with others through performance, sharing a giggle, and doing things that are very awesome!⁠ ⁠ Recent credits include Miracle on 34th Street, Once Upon a Mattress (Nuova Vocal Arts), Killed to Death (Sutton Theatre Company), Orlando, [BLANK], and The Laramie Project (Studio Theatre).⁠ ⁠ 💫 Graicy’s infectious joy and energy are sure to make our lobby a place full of laughs and excitement! ⁠
🎬 Call for Applicants: Film Mentee Positions⁠ ⁠ Az 🎬 Call for Applicants: Film Mentee Positions⁠ ⁠ Azimuth Theatre is seeking emerging BIPOC filmmakers and digital storytellers for a paid film mentorship program as part of our 35th Anniversary short film and media campaign.⁠ ⁠ Mentees will gain hands-on experience and one-on-one mentorship while contributing to a short documentary celebrating Azimuth’s artists, leadership, and community impact.⁠ ⁠ Mentorship Streams⁠ • Producing⁠ • Directing⁠ • Cinematography⁠ • Sound / Audio⁠ • Editing / Post-production⁠ • Digital Outreach & Social Media Storytelling⁠ ⁠ 💰 Pay: $460 (20 hours @ $23/hr)⁠ 📅 Timeline: March – Summer 2026 ⁠ ⁠ We encourage applications from emerging BIPOC filmmakers, media artists, and creators from other disciplines interested in exploring film and digital storytelling.⁠ ⁠ Deadline: March 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Apply + more information: Azimuththeatre.com/submissions
Next Up, Meet Emma Schneider!⁠ ⁠ Emma is an emergi Next Up, Meet Emma Schneider!⁠ ⁠ Emma is an emerging queer and neurodivergent writer, performer, and theatre maker, and a recent graduate of the University of Alberta’s English and Drama programs. Their work spans from TYA to Shakespeare and often explores their queer and autistic experiences onstage and on the page.⁠ You may have seen Emma with Concrete Theatre, at the Silver Skate Festival, or at Mile Zero Dance’s Connections//Collisions Cabaret.⁠ ⁠ ✨ We’re thrilled to see Emma light up our lobby this season!⁠ ⁠ Make sure you come back tomorrow for our next Lobbyist member!
Continuing our Lobbyist reveals, meet Ashley Rose! Continuing our Lobbyist reveals, meet Ashley Rose!⁠ ⁠ Ash is an actor, improviser, puppeteer, producer, and award-winning playwright, as well as a freelance writer in the video game industry. She has trained and performed with The Second City Toronto, iO Theater, IGLU Theatre, Rapid Fire Theatre, The Grindstone Theatre, and Paper Street Theatre. She also served as Artistic Director of Bull Skit Comedy in 2024–25—and is a certified beekeeper and avid squirrel enthusiast!⁠ ⁠ 💥 Expect laughter, surprises, and a touch of chaos—Ash is bringing it all to the lobby!⁠ ⁠ Continue to check back to learn who else will be joining the team
Time to meet our 2026 Lobbyists Ensemble! ⁠ ⁠ Firs Time to meet our 2026 Lobbyists Ensemble! ⁠ ⁠ First up, Alexandra Lepage!⁠ ⁠ Alexandra (She/They) is a French Canadian from Alberta and a recent graduate of the University of Alberta’s BFA in Acting program. A bilingual artist, she reconnects with her francophone roots as L’UniThéâtre’s Outreach Coordinator.⁠ ⁠ When not in the office, Alexandra hones her skills in acting, film, and writing—and now she’s excited to explore movement onstage again. ⁠ ⁠ 💃 With Alexandra in the mix, our lobby is about to get thoughtful, playful, and full of motion! ⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned to meet the rest of the Lobbyist gang!
🎉 EXPANSE FESTIVAL LINEUP REVEAL! 🎉⁠ ⁠ 💥 Expanse 🎉 EXPANSE FESTIVAL LINEUP REVEAL! 🎉⁠ ⁠ 💥 Expanse is coming 💥 — and the stage is about to POP with bold bodies, fearless ideas, and performances that will spark your curiosity, stir your heart, and stay with you long after the curtain falls. ⁠ ⁠ This year, we’re diving into the spaces where people, art, environment, and identity intersect — from boundary-pushing dance and movement to unforgettable theatre moments.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Mark your calendars! Mainstage shows, immersive experiences, and community events are LIVE— and every ticket is Pay-What-You-Can, because everyone deserves to be part of the magic. 🎟️✨⁠ ⁠ 💫 This isn’t just theatre — it’s a festival of bodies, stories, voices, and YOU.⁠ 🎫 Tickets are on sale now: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/events?season=EXP2026 or through our Linktree in Bio⁠ ⁠ #Expanse2026 #Intersections #AzimuthTheatre #PayWhatYouCan #EdmontonArts #MovementMatters #TheatreCommunity⁠
💬 Help Shape Access at Expanse💬⁠ ⁠ We’ve launched 💬 Help Shape Access at Expanse💬⁠ ⁠ We’ve launched our Access Community Survey, and we’d love to hear from you.⁠ ⁠ This short survey is for anyone who uses:⁠ • ASL/English Interpretation⁠ • Audio Description⁠ • Live Captions⁠ • Relaxed / Sensory-Informed Spaces⁠ ⁠ Your feedback helps guide how we build access—now and in the future. We see this as a living process that grows and changes with community needs.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/SadL9BfbZNTakVSA9 or through Linktree in bio!⁠ ⁠ ⏱️ Takes 5–10 minutes⁠ 📅 Open until: February 23, 2026, at 11:59pm ⁠ 🎯 Helps inform how we focus our access budget and resources⁠ ⁠ We’re working with D/deaf, blind, and low-vision consultants and led by Accessibility Coordinator Carly Neis to grow our access offerings thoughtfully and sustainably.⁠ ⁠ There will also be opportunities to share feedback after the festival through our post-festival audience survey.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for helping us build a more accessible festival—together.
✨ Call for Submissions: Living Room Party ✨⁠ ⁠ A S ✨ Call for Submissions: Living Room Party ✨⁠ ⁠ A Showcase of Edmonton’s Emerging Works-in-Progress⁠ ⁠ Are you an Edmonton-based artist with a piece in progress that’s ready to meet an audience? We’re inviting creators of all disciplines to join us at Expanse 2026 and share their work in a welcoming, supportive space.⁠ ⁠ This is your chance to:⁠ - Share your creative process⁠ - Test new ideas⁠ - Connect with community⁠ - Perform for engaged audiences⁠ ⁠ We’re looking for polished works-in-progress that are ready to be seen, shaped, and celebrated.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Apply here: azimuththeatre.com/submissions/ or through our Link In Bio⁠ 📅 Deadline: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 - 11:59 PM.⁠ ⁠ #LivingRoomParty #Expanse2026 #EdmontonArtists #CallForArtists #WorkInProgress #ArtsCommunity
✨ Casting Call: ULTRA VIOLETS (Expanse Festival 20 ✨ Casting Call: ULTRA VIOLETS (Expanse Festival 2026) ✨⁠ ⁠ We are looking for 5 community ensemble dancers for ULTRA VIOLETS at Expanse 2026! We’re especially excited to hear from emerging queer women & non-binary movers ready to collaborate, create, and perform.⁠ ⁠ 💰 $800 honorarium⁠ 🗓 Deadline: Feb 16, 2026⁠ ⁠ Come move with us! Submission information available at azimuththeatre.com/submissions or the link in bio 💃🏽⁠ ⁠ #QueerDance #CastingCall #Expanse2026 #AzimuthTheatre #CommunityEnsemble #ULTRAVIOLETS #YEGDance
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