Next in the subscription series profiles is Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

I’ve already said on this blog that ‘non-theatre’ people have told me that they’re intimidated by theatre, and that’s part of what spurred me on in the development of this site.  I want people to know there’s nothing to be intimidated by.  I bring this up now because I have heard from people that sometimes they’re *extra* intimidated by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

I suspect it is an unfortunate a danger of the perception of a niche market.  People worry that if they’re not part of the niche they won’t ‘get it’ and will not be welcome to the show.  So, in this case, I think people are worried that if they’re not queer, they’ll somehow be unwelcome.  I suspect that theatre companies like Fu-Gen, who focus on theatre by Asian playwrights, have to deal with the same assumptions from non-Asian audiences.  This is, of course, patently untrue. 

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By Megan Mooney

Next in the subscription series profiles is Tarragon Theatre. 

Since Tarragon was founded in 1970, this would be their 39th season.  You’ll notice some trends in when theatres started as we go through this.  There was a big boom in Canadian theatre in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s which has grown into a nice rich ever-changing theatrical tradition in this country.

And so, now, onto the specifics of the 2009-10 season at Tarragon and their subscription series:

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By Megan Mooney

So, I’ve already said that I think a subscription series is one of the best ways to enjoy theatre.  In the coming weeks I’m going to profile individual theatre companies and talk about subscription series they’re offering for 2009-10.

Let’s start with Soulpepper.

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