The stage performances for the Canadian Stage's 2016-2017 season aim to celebrate the country's 150th birthday by exploring different cultural themes from across the nation. It comes as another vibrant addition to the roster of events and commemorations taking place across the country for the 150th anniversary.
The lineup of performances include ones that are from Toronto, Quebec and even from Australia as a partnership was created with theater companies from the country.
Speaking on the Australian stage performances that are set to debut in the 2016-2017 season, artistic and general manager Matthew Jocelyn explains that, "It’s a look at what’s happened to the society and the artists of our sister nation over the past 150 years, as we have relatively similar colonial histories and relatively similar histories with our aboriginal peoples."
Culture-Celebrating Stage Performances
Canadian Stage Celebrates the Country's 150th Birthday
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Celebrations - Exploring different cultural themes from across the nation to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.
2. International Partnerships - Creating collaborations with theater companies from other countries to bring diverse performances to Canadian Stage.
3. Historical Reflections - Examining society and artistic developments over the past 150 years through stage performances.
Industry Implications
1. Performing Arts - Opportunity for theater companies to showcase diverse cultural performances and collaborate internationally.
2. Event Planning - Planning and organizing cultural events and celebrations for Canada's 150th birthday.
3. Tourism - Promoting stage performances as part of the cultural celebrations to attract tourists to different regions of Canada.