Lydie Dubuisson’s directorial debut at Black Theatre Workshop
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Lydie Dubuisson’s directorial debut at Black Theatre Workshop

By Desirée Zagbai Lydie Dubuisson lived next to Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) for three years without knowing it existed. After meeting an artist from BTW she worked her way...

Remembering Dr. Clarence S. Bayne
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Remembering Dr. Clarence S. Bayne

I first knew Clarence Bayne (CB) only by sight, seeing him on the 102 or 105 bus just over 40 years ago. To me, he was Judy and Patrice’s...

“Diggers” sheds light on the importance of Essential Workers
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“Diggers” sheds light on the importance of Essential Workers

In a world rapidly acquainted with the concept of essential work, the new play by Black Theatre Workshop “Diggers” is an exploration of what it means to undertake the...

Obituaries Feb 1, 2024
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Obituaries Feb 1, 2024

Agatha Ruphine June 20, 1933 -January 20, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Agatha, January 20, 2024, at the age of...

Patricia Beckford celebrates 70 with church and community
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Patricia Beckford celebrates 70 with church and community

The buzz of excitement circulating in and around Centre Sarto-Desnoyer in Dorval on Saturday, January 21, centered on Ms. Patricia Beckford and her 70th birthday celebration. She was joined...

DIAN MARIE BRIDGE brings her livelong passion for theatre to BTW
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DIAN MARIE BRIDGE brings her livelong passion for theatre to BTW

As one of Canada’s oldest Black theatre companies, the Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) recognized, has been championing the works of Blacks for decades. Its new artistic director Dian Marie...

Black Don’t Crack
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Black Don’t Crack

By David Archer The other day someone said “don’t talk about mental health in our community.” Instead, they must have wanted to talk about how the brother of so...

Grace Campbell and WOR in service of women
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Grace Campbell and WOR in service of women

As she prepares to exit a position that kept her on the frontlines in the fight to empower women, Grace Campbell stands proud of the achievements of Women On...

Powerful cast expected to take BTW’s Pipeline to the next level
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Powerful cast expected to take BTW’s Pipeline to the next level

As artistic associate at Black Theatre Workshop, Lydie Dubuission is extremely excited about the upcoming production Pipeline for multiple reasons. “I’m most excited about the cast, which is a...

BTW goes live with Pipeline
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BTW goes live with Pipeline

Rosie Awori (LJI) Black Theatre Workshop is enticing theatre lovers back to live performance with a ground-breaking play that centers on one of the sad realities of Black existence...