News archive - March 2021

Friday, March 12, 2021

Feel the sun calling me to forgive: Emily Radcliffe responds to "21 Black Futures"

Head and shoulders photo of Emily Radcliffe standing in front of a tree wearing a black turtleneck

Emily Radcliffe is a third year Arts and Business student majoring in Theatre and Performance. She was one of 21 Black students chosen from more than 60 applicants across Canada who responded to CBC Arts and Obsidian Theatre's 21 Black Futures plays. 21 Black Futures showcases 63 Black Canadian actors, directors, and playwrights, all answering the question “What is the future of Blackness?” 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The show must go on: Adapting live theatre to the pandemic

The cast of 'carried away on the crest of a wave' in rehearsal.

Original article The show must go on: Adapting live theatre to the pandemic By Eloise Fan

The transition to online learning in the last few terms has unearthed many new challenges for the Theatre and Performance program at UWaterloo. However, with challenges come opportunities to continue pushing the dynamic boundaries of theatre creation.