As many people know CanStage is one of the few Toronto production companies that does some development of new work, and is a major player in the Toronto Theatre community. A community that remains fairly small and heavily monopolized, and one that is primarily a buying power more than a development power. That is why all the shake-ups at CanStage are being watched with baited breathe. In June the National Post reported that Martin Briggs - the Artistic Producer is resigning after 16 years at the helm. This comes not even six months after the newly anointed Artistic Director David Storch resigned after only eight months on the job. And in February nine individuals were fired from the organization. Mr. Briggs is not leaving the company until next June, but I am sure all of the theatre community will be watching the hiring process closely. You can bet EAP will be. The full article by Adam McDowell is linked below.
-Liza Mattimore
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