Andrew Ritchie isn’t here to sway your opinion on bike lanes.

“I don’t think that’s necessarily possible in a 75-minute show,” says the actor, playwright and artistic director of Edmonton’s Thou Art Here Theatre. Still, his award-winning solo play Cycle, playing at the Roxy Theatre until Oct. 26, digs deep into the often contentious topic of active transportation from the perspective of a financially challenged bike food courier.

Playwright Louise Casemore will finally have time to write and not worry about money, knowing her upcoming project will receive a full production in two years. 

The former St. Albert actor-director was the only artist accepted into Thou Art Here Theatre’s "Write Here" program, a two-year development project that allows her to pen an original immersive theatre piece. 

Immersive theatre takes productions out of conventional theatre spaces directly into the community. Examples include churches, parks, community centres, museums, art galleries, private homes and more. 

Write Here allows Casemore to earn an income while writing, a luxury most playwrights simply dream about. In addition, the Edmonton company will supply her with mentorship, a dramaturg, creative workshops and a world premiere production in 2027. 

Theatre has a unique ability to connect us—to stories, to emotions, and to one another. At Thou Art Here Theatre, we pride ourselves on creating experiences that spark dialogue, foster community, and champion artistic innovation. But none of this would be possible without the generosity of people like you. By donating to Thou Art Here Theatre, you become an integral part of our creative journey and help keep local theatre thriving.

Source: 12thnight.ca

Author of the Article: Liz Nicholls

December 13, 2024

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