Creative people are those of us who are forging brand new paths. But I will be the first to tell you that the path is never straight. We look at what was given to us, what we are told we have to follow, and say “nah, how about this way instead?” That takes some guts.Continue reading “Zigzag”
Author Archives: Luke
Here’s What’s Up
OK Luke… just write the thing. This project has spent a long time percolating. It’s time to take some real steps forward and continue doing what I had set out to do 3 years ago. decentre.ca is a network for marginalized artists looking for community. Many artists doing innovative work feel alone. I know howContinue reading “Here’s What’s Up”
Where decentre Comes in to Help
“It’s only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued that we can start to get a full picture of the world, who we serve, what they need, and how to successfully meet people where they are.” Brené Brown, Dare to Lead What is decentre? What does it do? The last two posts, “How PerformanceContinue reading “Where decentre Comes in to Help”
How Performance Can Break Stereotype (Maybe)
In the last post, “Rising Tide of Change”, I suggested there’s a cultural shift happening in Atlantic Canada. Xavier Gould is a big part of that: they’re confronting the structures that inhibit Acadian and gender identity expression, and their creations actually enact a more inclusive reality. The unapologetic presentation of a more utopian world isContinue reading “How Performance Can Break Stereotype (Maybe)”
Rising Tide of Change
Like any region, Atlantic Canada contains multitudes. Its cultural identities are complex and cannot be pinned to one definition. Each province has a unique history, as does each “Atlantic Canadian”. The embodied pluralities that make up its population stretch out and shake up any imagined structure that tries to enforce a particular “Atlantic Canadian” identity.Continue reading “Rising Tide of Change”
Rising Tide of Change
Like any region, Atlantic Canada contains multitudes. Its cultural identities are complex and cannot be pinned to one definition. Each province has a unique history, as does each “Atlantic Canadian”. The embodied pluralities that make up its population stretch out and shake up any imagined structure that tries to enforce a particular “Atlantic Canadian” identity.Continue reading “Rising Tide of Change”
Re:Construct – Queer Story and Process
“You are the part of me I wish we were entirely. How could you not be happy?” “We are all we have ever needed to be. Why aren’t you?” The writing is beautiful and challenging: beautiful because it is challenging. The script’s first draft was imperfect, therefore engaging and full of life. As it progressed,Continue reading “Re:Construct – Queer Story and Process”
"Have I ever told you about the '94 Whores?"
The following is a conversation between [de]centre creative director Luke Brown and theatre artist/advisory board member Thalia Gonzalez Kane. Thalia discusses her new play The ’94 Club and its upcoming premiere at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto. The entire interview will be included in our magazine, coming at you at the end of 2018. Illustrations byContinue reading “"Have I ever told you about the '94 Whores?"”
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