Got Your Back Canada

A grassroots organization of theatre artists interested in being a positive source of change in the arts industry.

[b current Performing Arts @bcurrentLIVE]

Do you have what it takes to be our new Artistic Director? Apply today! https://t.co/ed6l4L9EoJ

[Derrick Chua @d_chua]

This Sunday at 7pm, @CahootsTheatre continues its incredible work in holding space for marginalized groups by offering MIXTAPE - a virtual gathering specifically and ONLY for anyone identifying as mixed-race, facilitated by @EvaBarrie. More info including how to register:

[Soulpepper Theatre Company @Soulpepper]

Join us for #spFreshInk Art & Activism featuring @IdrisGoodwin (And In This Corner Cassius Clay, How We Got On) & @MotionLive (Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape, Aneemah’s Spot). Co-hosted by @weynimengesha & @MumbiTindyebwa.

This Friday June 12 at 5PM!
https://t.co/VwOksrBsiw

[Nightswimming @NightswimmingTh]

Nightswimming has been listening to the voices of BIPOC artists. We need meaningful actions to make meaningful change. Stories and the artists who tell them can change the world. Action: a $20,000 commission for a Black and/or Indigenous creator. Details:
https://t.co/hPnv3N6QgE

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Hoping these collections will be available and shared at all theatre schools!

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

If you’re looking for some plays to read or art to take in, check out some of these artists. https://t.co/dY7EBOYZpP

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

If you’re looking for some plays to read or art to take in, check out some of these artists. https://t.co/GlNqfZ8upM

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

If you’re looking for some plays to read or art to take in, check out some of these artists. https://t.co/v7yJE9Bsm2

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

@TheHowlandCo generously offering help with upcoming grants!

[The Howland Company @TheHowlandCo]

FYI @CanadaCouncil and @CBCArts are offering a #DigitalOriginals grant for Canadian artists due THIS Monday June 15th. 🗓

Find out more about the grants available here: https://t.co/CNfUk19JQ2

#theaTO #cdncult

[Workman Arts @WorkmanArtsTO]

Mental Health Check-In For Black Artists & Arts Workers, with Belinda Ageda. Tuesday, June 9, 7-8 PM on ZOOM
To RSVP email [email protected]
(12 participants max) More: https://t.co/wDVW9hCDsd Pls share

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Spend your Monday eve on Instagram with @LTcreations

[lemonTree creations @LTcreations]

Tonight at 6 PM on our instagram, the lemonTree leadership @indritk, @Cole_Metis, @RyanGHinds
and DM @BelladonnaNHP are going live to talk about where we're at, how we're feeling, and what we're relying on to get us through this moment.

[Stratford Festival @stratfest]

More than 15,000 people so far have watched the “Black Like Me” roundtable discussion held on Saturday morning.

If you missed it, please watch it. It is essential viewing.

▶️ https://t.co/2DUmXLvpRJ

[DoraMavorMooreAwards @DoraAwards]

Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards! Be sure to share your planned outfit for the awards! #Doras2020outfit #Doras2020 And recipients acceptance speeches will be found under #Doras2020speeches

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

We’re hosting a Living Room gathering! March 26th, 6:30-9:30, join us for conversation and connection with fellow artists in the community. Send a DM for any questions OR to join our mailing list to receive our… https://t.co/OlZGnj5tOG

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Have you heard about the @firecrackerdept ? If not, check them out! It’s a podcast, a community, and so much more. Really great group of folks working to build a stronger community. We are all better when we have each other’s backs. #gotyourbackCA #firecrackerdepartment

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Calling all actors! Check out this survey as part of a research project from a current student at Ryerson University. The study is looking at the effectiveness of sexual harassment policies in the theatre industry: union vs non-union.
https://t.co/29rz2KB04q

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Link to @HowlRound article: https://t.co/Yc6Uxx5izB

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

Last spring, GYB Canada put out a survey to gain a a better understanding of the state of acting training in Canada. Our results are now available. For more information, check out our website and click on our “Acting Educators Conference” page. #GYBCanada #actingeducators 1/2

[Got Your Back Canada @gotyourbackCA]

We’re in the #CanadianTheatreReview ! Learn more about how and why we started and our aims for the future! #wehavegotyourback #gotyourbackcanada
Piece written by @MissMarciaJ and @thalia_kane