Marjorie Chan is Tapestry’s new Writer in Residence!

Joining Tapestry in 2010-2011 is multi-talented theatre and opera artist Marjorie Chan, as the company’s new Writer in Residence. Her position is made possible with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Marjorie is a graduate of the LibLab (2003 and 2009) and librettist for  Sanctuary Song which won the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Opera after its premiere with Tapestry and Theatre Direct for the 2008 Luminato Festival. Welcome Marjorie! Recent Tapestry Writers in Residence include Governor General’s Award Winner Colleen Murphy and Anna Chatterton. Continue reading ‘Marjorie Chan is Tapestry’s new Writer in Residence!’

Events

Opera Briefs 10
September 23, 24, 25, 2010 at 8pm
The Ernest Balmer Studio at Tapestry
$25 regular / $20 students & arts workers
Single Tickets On Sale Sept. 7, 2010 or purchase as part of a 2010-2011 Studio Pass.

Click here for more info. on this and other season events.

The 14th LibLab is underway

4 composers and 4 writers are currently participating in Tapestry’s 14th Composer-Librettist Laboratory (LibLab). This annual ‘boot camp’ for new opera is at the core of Tapestry’s Creative Development Programme and launches the new season – the 5 minute opera scenes created in the Lab are presented at Opera Briefs.

Click here to learn more about the LibLab.