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Why Not Theatre

@whynottheatreto.bsky.social

An award-winning, critically-acclaimed, international theatre company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. linktr.ee/WhyNotTheatreTO

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌎 Today, on Earth Day, we are proud to announce THE CLIMATE COMMISSIONS, a new series of plays commissioned exclusively for the 2025.26 ThisGen Fellowship from Tara Beagan (CDN), Sabrina Mahfouz (UK); and Ta-Nia (US). Watch this space for more info to come!

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Please join us in wishing David Suzuki a happy and healthy 90th birthday full of love, laughter, and lots of grand children! 📷 Amazon Rainforest by Ricardo Stuckert @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy Nowruz 🌷 نوروز پیروز This moment marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of nature. As the earth renews itself, we hold space for hope and wish you a year of freedom, peace, transformation, and new beginnings. .در بهار آزادی، جای بچه‌ها خالی .آزادی برای مردم ایران

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

After SOLD-OUT performances in Sudbury and Kitchener, WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE heads to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts tomorrow! Next three stops are at the River Run Centre in Guelph, Chatham Capitol Theatre, and Huntsville Festival of the Arts. More info and tix at 🔗 in bio.

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Are you a Black, Indigenous, Global Majority Woman, non-binary, or transgender early-career production manager seeking mentorship while also getting hands-on experience with the current ThisGen Producing Fellows. April 13-June 12. $5000 + hst. No age cap. Send CV to crystal@whynot.theatre.

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

"This was such a pleasant way to while away the afternoon with a most congenial host." BENEVOLENCE is on stage now at Lincoln Center, NY.

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

“Siminovitch Prize Winner Ravi Jain has had a milestone year in Canadian theatre - and he's not slowing down anytime soon.” Read more online at the Globe and Mail!

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

We are looking to connect with OTTAWA-based INDIGENOUS, BLACK, and CARIBBEAN actors of all genders, from mid-20s to late 50s, for a one-day engagement on January 21, 2026 in OTTAWA. Email: intisar@whynot.theatre. Open to non- and Equity actors. Must be able to work in Ottawa on Jan 21.

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Next year 2 of our shows will be on the road! Next month KEVIN MATTHEW WONG’s BENEVOLENCE receives its US premiere at @lincolncenter.bsky.social for Under the Radar in NYC. In February, WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE with climate icons DAVID SUZUKI & TARA CULLIS sets off on a 15-city tour of Ontario!

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Why Not Theatre @whynottheatreto.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Congratulations to Why Not Theatre's Founder & Co-Artistic Director, Ravi Jain, the 2025 Siminovitch Laureate! Ravi's bold vision, groundbreaking artistry, & unwavering commitment to shaping the future of theatre continues to elevate and redefine our field. We’re endlessly inspired by you Ravi!

Photo of a man, Ravi Jain, 2025 Siminovitch Laureate, sitting on a wooden stool. Gold stars float around with the words "Congratulations Ravi Jain" in Gold at the top.

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