Entries by David Jeremy Smith

Audition Notice: King Henry Five

Driftwood Theatre Group invites submissions from performers for King Henry Five by William Shakespeare. The Bard’s Bus Tour is an annual summer Ontario tradition, touring to outdoor venues across the province for over 25 years. Rehearsals for King Henry Five will begin in June 2022 in Picton, Ontario, with public performances planned between July 19 – […]

Ticketing: Our New Vision for Accessible Theatre

Since Driftwood’s inception over 25 years ago, we’ve held fiercely to our belief that theatre should be accessible to everyone, no matter where you live or how much money you have in your pocket. But the world has changed a lot since 1995, especially so in the three years since we’ve last toured. The reality […]

Call for Submissions: The Onion Cellar

Driftwood Theatre Group invites applications from diverse storytellers for a new project led by Ahmed Moneka. Truth spoken has the ability to heal. Truth guarded has destroyed civilizations. With the generous support of Nightswimming Theatre and in partnership with Driftwood Theatre, actor, musician and creator Ahmed Moneka is engaging in a new project to explore our […]

Something’s Baking

I didn’t bake this bread. But I did help test it. A comparison could be made to my recent Covid-19 booster, though testing the bread was far more enjoyable than getting vaccinated. And there’s the rub. On one hand, I experienced the immediate, rich, endorphins-launching joy of consuming freshly-baked bread. For my pandemic-exhausted soul, this […]