presented by Why Not Theatre and Toronto Metropolitan University
We are delighted to announce the return of RISER to The Theatre Centre, BMO Incubator this spring. Created as a collaborative producing model for independent theatre artists and now celebrating its 10th year, RISER transforms in 2023 through a ground-breaking collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Performance. This year, RISERx presents three new productions, featuring performances by Toronto Met’s graduating class of actors, and direction by three talented theatre makers: Caleigh Crow, Keshia Palm, and Nikki Shaffeeullah.
The new partnership between Why Not and Toronto Met’s School of Performance this year builds on the legacy of RISER Toronto. RISERx is dedicated to fostering the next generation of performance makers with a focus on developing emerging actors, mentoring emerging technicians and designers, and nurturing emerging directors. This year’s cohort of directors will be coached and supported through their process by Sarah Garton Stanley, Artistic Producer of the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund, with the actors receiving coaching and support from Toronto Met’s Cole Lewis and Paul De Jong.
This project is part of Why Not’s PROVOKE stream of activities. PROVOKE projects are about creating change in our community, city and world.
RISER is made possible thanks to the generous support of RBC Foundation, the Government of Canada, and a network of Senior Partners.
