An upcoming performance of Canadian playwright George F. Walker’s “Criminal Genius” will be accompanied by an interactive panel discussion involving at-risk youth and members of local service organizations
ACTing on Social Accessibility: A Community Forum will be presented on May 5, at Theatre BC’s Nanaimo Centre Stage. The event is a partnership between Vancouver Island University, the Theatre Department’s Satyr Players Club, and Theatre BC.
Jeremy Banks, the event coordinator (and director of the play) joins us, along with the cast of “Criminal Genius”—Bryce Hughes, Kieran Hunt, Katje Van Loon, Jvana Wotypka, and Tom Mairs—to discuss the play, the panel, and the goals for the community forum. The cast performs a scene from the play. (more…)
Ladysmith artist Luke Marston has created a symbol of truth and healing—a sacred Bentwood Box to be used at the seven national events of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Celebrated as a bible for a new generation of women, The Vagina Monologues has been performed in cities across North America and at hundreds of college and university campuses. It has also inspired a dynamic grassroots movement—V-Day—to stop violence against women.
A Nanaimo-based organization has been working to reduce the stigma and prejudice surrounding people with mental health issues. Open Minds Open Windows Society provides a range of supportive services to people with mental health issues, including the Beautiful Minds Choir (pictured above, from a MySpace page).
Oscar Clemotte is both a professor of philosophy and a classical guitarist. He joins us in the studio for a talk about philosophy, ethics, and music. And, he brings a guitar along to share some music with us. 