As a festival that brings together performance nationally and internationally, we wish to acknowledge that SummerWorks takes place on the traditional territory, Tkaronto, “Where the Trees Meet the Water,” “The Gathering Place” of the Mississauga, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat Nations. As we come together we pay our respects to all our relations who have gathered and will continue to gather in this place.
Join Dark Nights on July 25th, 2016 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm, as they speak with one of Toronto's foremost drag performers and queer activists, Allysin Chaynes
Starting August 2016 // 4 Months // 2 Days per week // 2.5 hours per day // FREE domain name and hosting of your professional website for 2 years // Various trendy locations
Introducing you to real life experiences and opportunities of a life time
A panel discussion exploring the intersections of Islam and Blackness, anti-blackness in Muslim identified spaces, the nuances of gender/sexuality in the embodied experiences of Black Muslims.
Workshop Description: Using the four elements (earth, water, air & fire), writer-participants are introduced to dramatic action and create their own unique characters! Students write dramatic monologues which are inspired by their own personal hopes and dreams, as well as the world around them. A keepsake PDF booklet is emailed to all participants after the workshop containing the group’s creations!
