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In the spotlight at PTC:

  • PTC focuses WrightSpace 2019/20 on Deaf theatre

    PTC is convening our thirteenth annual 10-day residency, WrightSpace, in Vancouver, BC, in January of 2020. This year, we are interested in creating an opportunity for creative exchange with Deaf artists.

  • Call for Submissions to Block A 2019/20

    Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC) is calling for submissions for our most popular program for emerging artists:  Block A. Block A is for artists who write for all kinds of performance, including script driven theatre, from spoken word to performance art to songs – we’ve even had a few screenwriters. We’re looking for writers who see craft as a tool for expressing their imaginations. 

  • A Look into Theatre’s FutVRe by Carly B. Johnson

    This piece, A Look into Theatre’s FutVRe by Carly B. Johnson, was originally published on HowlRound Theatre Commons (howlround.com/look-theatres-futvre), on April 18, 2019. Johnson explores the possibilities of burgeoning VR and AR technology to expand upon and enhance theatrical experiences.

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Our playwrights are working on some great projects.

Lili Robinson Lili Robinson
Jovanni Sy Jovanni Sy

Last night's Unscripted: Kuroko was a fun and fascinating evening of Japanese culture, VR and theatre! We couldn't have done it without the talents of playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu, our Community Engaged Producing Intern Jess Amy Shead, PTC leader Heidi Taylor, actors Lou Ticzon and Kanon Hewitt, Neil Kandalgaonkar of VRChat , Alan Jernigan of Charm Games, our Communications and Dramaturgy Intern Eveleen Kozak, PTC dramaturg Kathleen Flaherty, Production Manager Justine Fafard, Mily Mumford, the ASL interpreters, and all of the amazing volunteers who worked front of house, bar, VR stations, hospitality and cleanup. #unscriptedkuroko. Photos by Chris Randle.

Barbara Adler Barbara Adler
Zahida Rahemtulla Zahida Rahemtulla

Did you know that Vancouver is one of the fastest growing VR, AR, and MR hubs in the world? Test a VR environment for yourself at Unscripted: Kuroko on June 8 as you learn more about Tetsuro Shigematsu's new play "Kuroko".

Carmen Aguirre Carmen Aguirre
Robert Leveroos Robert Leveroos

Chicken Girl opened to great clucks and bawks last night! We snagged a moment with playwright Derek Chan and dramaturg Heidi Taylor as well as composer/sound designer Nancy Tam and set designer Shizuka Kai. The set, projection design, lighting and rock numbers for this galactic story are outta this world!

Pedro Chamale Pedro Chamale
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