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PGC Playwrights! Do you love fringe festivals? Join us online for a mixer with the Calgary Fringe Festival on Feb 25 at 1pm MST. Share your stories and meet the next generation of theatre creators! Space is limited. To register click here: https://t.co/XXudXRbBFu

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"The Year of the Cello" by PGC Member, Marjorie Chan (with Njo Kong Kie) is now available as an online audio play! You can buy your ticket from $0-$20 here: https://t.co/aDlPebyTMD

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PGC Member, Emma Donoghue's "Room" goes to Broadway! The Musical adaptation of Donoghue's 2010 novel will hit the Broadway stage with the Tony-winning performer, Adrienne Warren playing Ma.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/UYEtpLkdSp

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PGC Member, Eric Rose, makes the news! "Calgary playwright being struck by lightning inspires world-premiere production". Watch the full story here: https://t.co/LMIZyHzhXb

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"The Knitting Pilgrim" by PGC members, Claire and Kirk Dunn, is a multidisciplinary one-man show that recounts a 15-year artistic and spiritual journey of hand-knitting. Opens on Feb 4th in Toronto. Find touring dates for Ontario and Australia here: https://t.co/hiJD1jOzrR

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Theatre New Brunswick is inviting audience members (outside of the school tours) to watch public performances of "S.T.O.P." and "Altar" by PGC Member, Santiago Guzmán on February 4th. Find more info here: https://t.co/hc62DSf5mA

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Contemporary folk-horror meets Shakespearean tragedy in the world premiere of this electrifying new play. Don't miss "The Scottish Curse" by PGC Member, Sean Enns at Western Edge Theatre starting on Feb 3rd.

Book your tickets here: https://t.co/JV7dwIs2PY

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In its formality, this is a one-hour, one-woman comedic show following Piccini’s journey of “coming outs”. "Lesbihonest" by PGC Member, Laura Piccinin, opens tonight at Intrepid Theatre in Victoria, BC. Find more info here: https://t.co/Jf54f4dZOa

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"Okinum" by PGC Member, Émilie Monnet is a multilayered reflection on dams as a symbol of one’s inner barriers in the journey to break free. Playing Feb. 2&3 at Touchstone Theatre in Vancouver, BC. Book your tickets here: https://t.co/mmsPQj4UNi

Photo credit: Valerie Remise

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"Prophecy Fog" by PGC Member, Jani Lauzon begins with a journey into the Mojave Desert in search of Giant Rock, armed with the question: can a site still be sacred if it has been desecrated? Opens on Feb.1st at Kingston Grand Theatre. Find more info here: https://t.co/I5RzMUiZgA

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PGC's members submitted 14 new or revised plays to the Canadian Play Outlet collection in January!

Check out the full collection on the website here: https://t.co/ExgkcMCTRL

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"Espejos: Clean" by Christine Quintana is still playing until Feb. 5th at Hartford Stage in Connecticut, USA! Congrats, Christine, on having your play cross the border 👏 Find more info on this show here: https://t.co/VAIayIpcgn

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Laugh Along with this Biting and Hilarious Satire! "Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer" by PGC Member and GG Award-winning playwright, Kevin Loring opens on January 31st at Theatre Calgary. Book your tickets here: https://t.co/wCbSMGGqxg

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Congrats to Nightwood’s 2023 OAC RGTC recipients! PGC Members include Eva Barrie, Dr. Rita Deverell, Marilo Nunez, and Julie Phan. You can find the full list of recipients here: https://t.co/ubWuagVe36

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If you haven't heard of Mass Culture's TRAIN program, check it out! There are so many great learning opportunities including contract workshops! Find more info on the different learning streams and sessions here: https://t.co/alBZpGgfLp

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Part theatre and part social intervention, Boca Del Lupo's "Red Phone" is an audience-to-audience performance that utilizes the intimacy of a phone call and the technology of a teleprompter. Experience this show at the PUSH Festival starting on Jan 29th! https://t.co/v8kkeLLSdQ

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PGC Member, Chris Gatchalian was interviewed by Scirocco Drama publishing about his new version of "Falling in Time". He says, "...the new version hits harder, and doesn’t pull any punches." Read the full article here: https://t.co/C1vRLVSQog

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Congratulations to PGC member, Louise Casemore who is one of 20 recipients to receive the Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund Award!! You can read more about this award and Louise here: https://t.co/KYmrKNzGrN

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Don't forget to read our interview with January's Playwright of the Month, Émilie Monnet, as she shares her experience with her first written play "Okinum", her interdisciplinary practice, and more! https://t.co/uWsOVTnI7g