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LMDA Canada and the Theatre Centre<BR>
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July 8 & 9, 2002, in Toronto<BR>
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This two day conference will focus on dramaturgical case studies in which dramaturgs, directors and writers discuss the process by which recent shows have been created.<BR>
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The conference as a whole will serve as a follow-up to the LMDA's annual international conference to be held in Vancouver in June 2002, focusing on new play development. The Toronto mini-conference will feature reports on the Vancouver discussions and explore application of ideas and initiatives arising from those sessions.<BR>
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The Mini-Conference dates are during the Fringe of Toronto Festival, which runs July 4 to 14 at many venues around the city. Attending the conference and the Fringe is a great way to see exciting new theatre and talk with your colleagues about the myriad ways it is created. <BR>
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<B>Participants include:<BR>
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<B>Rachel Ditor</B> (dramaturg, Arts Club Theatre; Rumble Productions, Vancouver)<BR>
<B>Celia McBride</B> (playwright)<BR>
<B>Ross Manson</B> (artistic director, Volcano, Toronto)<BR>
<B>Michael Miller</B> (playwright; General Manager, Obsidian Theatre, Toronto)<BR>
<B>Brian Quirt</B> (director/dramaturg, Nightswimming and Factory Theatre, Toronto)<BR>
<B>Djanet Sears</B> (playwright/director)<BR>
<B>Wayne Strongman</B> (artistic director, Tapestry New Opera Words, Toronto)<BR>
<B>Vern Thiessen</B> (playwright; Artistic Associate, Citadel Theatre, Edmonton)<BR>
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A detailed schedule of conference sessions will be released in late May.<BR>
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dates: July 8 and 9; 10am to 5:30pm<BR>
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location: The Theatre Centre, Queen Street West, Toronto<BR>
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fees: There is no registration fee, but space is limited. <BR>
Please rsvp if you are interested in attending.<BR>
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info: To rsvp or for more information, contact:<BR>
Brian Quirt (Chair, LMDA Canada)<BR>
<U>bquirt@interlog.com<BR>
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