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“Large-Scale, Outdoor Shenanigans”: Krista Dalby Prepares for Pageantry in Picton’s Delhi Park

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  • Department of Illumination
  • News

In the week leading up to the winter solstice, I sat down with a handful of local theatre-makers to reflect on the year, learn about people’s upcoming projects, and find out what was keeping them warm through the short, dark days of December. This interview with Krista Dalby is the final installment in a series which appeared on the Kingston Theatre Alliance’s Performance Blog in the early (and not so […]

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Making ‘Life More Sweet’ in Kingston

  • Kick & Push Festival
  • News
  • Review
  • TK Fringe

With soft, calming classical music drifting through the venue, your eyes are drawn to a single tent pitched at the center of the stage. At first, nothing happens, then a single sock pokes out from the slightly opened zipper. Then another sock pops out, tied to the first, followed by a folded lawn chair. Suddenly a tennis ball flies out of the tent, then a crumpled newspaper right after it, […]

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The Inner Workings of an Improvized Courtroom: Behind the Scenes of ‘Love in the First Degree’

  • 6 AM Productions
  • Kick & Push Festival
  • News

I arrived at the Tett Centre on August 6, 2025 and wandered down the stairs to the rehearsal hall, completely unsure of what to expect. As I turned the handle and pried the door open I could hear the faint sound of “Raspberry Beret” playing from an iPad speaker, and there were people scurrying all around the room carrying various articles of clothing or standing on their phones waiting. I […]

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“The Best Plays Ask Questions”:  Janet Kish on Playwriting

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  • Interview
  • Kick & Push Festival
  • News
  • Pub Shed Productions
  • TK Fringe

Janet Kish has worn many hats in Canadian theatre, including playwright, director, and educator. She spent years teaching high school drama, and her impact has echoed far beyond the classroom. Many of her former students have gone on to build careers in the arts, with Kish cheering them on. This year, one of her plays is being staged at the Baby Grand theatre as part of the upcoming TK Fringe […]

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An Actor’s Train of Thought: Behind the Scenes of Providence

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  • Kick & Push Festival
  • News

Presenting a play outdoors on a piece of history during the summer is not your typical show, and it certainly does not come with your typical rehearsal process. This year, The Kick & Push Festival is presenting Eye of the Dawn Collective’s production of Providence by Craig Walker; a production which I have been fortunate enough to take a part in. It celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening the […]

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Job Posting: Part-Time Theatre Critic

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  • News

Job Description The Kingston Theatre Alliance’s Performance Blog is a primary resource for audiences, artists, and theatre practitioners to engage in critical dialogues. Our platform consolidates events and news about arts workers and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner never seen before by the region. The writing team is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, […]

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Job Posting: Junior Editor

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  • Job Posting
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News

The Performance Blog is a primary resource for audience members, artistic collaboration, critical dialogue, and theatre practitioners. Our platform consolidates events, news, artists, and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner that the region has never seen before. The writing team is looking for a Junior Editor who is passionate about the arts in Kingston and committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, […]

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KTA is a 2025 Work in Culture CAT Fund Recipient

  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News

The Kingston Theatre Alliance is currently at a pivotal moment in our organization’s journey—a moment filled with growth, reflection, and planning for the future. As the arts landscape of Kingston continues to shift, our position as an arts service organization must also shift accordingly. This is why we are so excited to announce that we have received funding from the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund! The Work in Culture Catalyst […]

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Job Posting: Theatre Critic

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  • Job Posting
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News

The Performance Blog is a primary resource for audience members, artistic collaboration, critical dialogue, and theatre practitioners. Our platform consolidates events, news, artists, and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner that the region has never seen before. Led by the Editor, the writing team is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a […]

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Job Opening: Development Coordinator

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  • Job Posting
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News

The Development Coordinator will be responsible for acting as a community ambassador for the Kingston Theatre Alliance and The Kick & Push Festival through the development, planning, and execution of the initial stages of a year-round development plan to both strengthen the organization’s relationships with existing funders, and identify and pursue new fundraising and sponsorship opportunities. This role can be done in a hybrid work environment until the Festival start in July, at which point the role requires being on-site in Kingston, ON until the completion of the Festival in late August.

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The Creativity Dilemma

  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News
  • Opinion

Last summer I booked a trip to New York City as I hadn’t visited since I was very young. I was extremely excited as I really wanted to see a Broadway musical for the first time. As I hopped online looking for shows to see, I remember thinking, “Back to the Future the Musical… Why?” I have no hate for the idea—it could be an amazing musical—I was just surprised at the idea of a Back To The Future musical and it having a spot on Broadway. I continued searching and found that around half of the musicals on Broadway at the time were either remakes of hit movies or revivals of older shows. At first, I was surprised but after further thought, it made sense. I recently looked at Broadway.com’s list of current best-selling Broadway shows and saw that four out of the top ten shows on Broadway right now are direct adaptations of former hit movies, while five out of ten of the shows are connected to an already existing popular product or a revival of an old show.

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Job Opening: Theatre Critic

  • Industry
  • Job Posting
  • Kingston Theatre Alliance
  • News

The Performance Blog is a primary resource for audience members, artistic collaboration, critical dialogue, and theatre practitioners. Our platform consolidates events, news, artists, and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner that the region has never seen before. Led by the Editor, the writing team is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a stronger sector for live performance in the region.

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