Events
Sanctuary & Storm
Embark on a celestial journey with Sanctuary & Storm, an award-winning opera by composer Tawnie Olson and librettist Roberta Barker. This immersive performance features the powerful confrontation between medieval luminaries, Hildegard of Bingen and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and unveils a timely discourse on power, respect, and liberation. Guided by the ethereal Angel of History, the opera explores the cyclical dance of history and the shared struggle towards a common goal. Making its world premiere at IndieFest 2023, this innovative collaboration with re:Naissance Opera, Vancouver Opera, and the H.R MacMillan Space Centre promises an unforgettable operatic experience.
Hart House UofT Monologue Competition
This competition is a fun performance opportunity for U of T students of all experience levels to increase accessibility and inclusivity in the campus arts community. The competition will provide incoming and current students with a chance to share their passion for performance while receiving recognition for the expression of talent and compete for fun and adjudicated awards. This year’s judges are: Izard Etemadi, Sheree Spencer and Gabriella Sundar Singh
Culture Days: First Scene Challenge
PGC is thrilled to announce that The Stratford Festival is hosting The First Scene Challenge for the second year. The first scenes of five submitted plays will be read by actors from the Stratford Festival. Come out to this encouraging and fun event to hear Mike Payette, Joelle Peters, and Sheree Spencer discuss what makes an enticing first scene. Scenes will be read by actors of the Stratford Festival. This event will include a Question & Answer! Don’t miss this opportunity to get some sweet tips that could give you an idea or two on how to elevate your play.
This is a free event to members, non-members and the general public.
Register now to attend The First Challenge!