Shakespeare in the Ruff is auditioning for three roles in our summer 2024 production of The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers, adapted by Makram Ayache and directed by Kwaku Okyere. A Witch in Algiers contains both new writing by Makram Ayache and original language from Shakespeare’s play.
What could this cult sci-fi classic teach us about Shakespeare’s Caliban? Let’s find out.
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It’s here! Ruff Reads 2024!
We’d be lying if we said we didn’t totally geek out over choosing the Ruff Reads selections each year. And this season is no exception! Join us as we read and discuss these exciting works, and take a look at how they might help us further understand the themes and ideas found in Shakespeare’s The Tempest as we gear up for Ruff’s 2024 summer production.
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Leading up to our summer production, we want you to join us as we explore the characters, themes and context of Shakespeare’s Tempest.
On February 25th, we are proud to bring you our third annual Ruff’s Winter Tale which will take place at Red Sandcastle Theatre. This season we are presenting Foul Papers: New Works in Early Stages of Development and will be sharing two exciting works in progress.
Join Ruff Collective Member, Patricia Allison as she sits down for a joyous conversation with Julia Nish-Lapidus and James Wallis to chat about making Shakespeare in unconventional spaces, their move to the St lawrence Festival in Prescott, Ontario, and their upcoming production of Two Nobel Kinsmen presented by Shakespeare Bashed happening NOW at the Theatre Centre.
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Patricia Allison, from the Ruff Leadership Collective, sits down with Theatre Rusticle’s Allyson McMackon for a beautiful conversation about creation, Shakespeare’s the Tempest, and how to create art in meaningful but gentle ways.
When you perform outdoors, storms are always a factor – and we’ve weathered a few! Inclement weather is usually something we wish away, but not this year. This year, we’re inviting a big one…
What: Shakespeare in the Ruff Trivia Fundraiser
When: Monday, October 16th 6:30/7pm-9pm
Where: Black Lab Brewing 818 Eastern Avenue, Toronto
Dogs and outside food are welcome!
Come out and support Shakespeare in the Ruff on Monday, October 16th for our annual Ruff Fundraiser! Back by popular demand, Ruff will be hosting Trivia at Black Lab Brewing. Sign up as a group, a couple, or as an individual and join a team to test your knowledge in various trivia categories– including Shakespeare. There will be auction items, raffle tickets, food, drinks and great company. Silent auction items include tickets to local theater performances in the city (courtesy of our friends at Soulpepper, Tarragon, Native Earth Performing Arts, and The Theatre Centre), new reads from Queen Books and Playwrights Canada Press; vouchers to the ROM, AGO, Canada’s Wonderland, and more!
Join us for our annual fundraiser in supporting Ruff’s ongoing work in providing professional outdoor theatre, education and community engagement. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are available on the HERE.
Can’t make it but would like to support? You can make a donation to Shakespeare in the Ruff here. We look forward to seeing you on October 16th. We hope you’ll spread the word.
Thanks to a $10,400 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2023, Shakespeare in the Ruff (Ruff) will be working to expand its fundraising capacity as an organization over the next 6 months.
Ruff is hiring a Front-of-House Manager to join our team this summer. We’re looking for someone organized, friendly, and self-motivated with a love for theatre and the unpredictability of working outdoors!
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