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For over two decades, the Ottawa Fringe has been a hub of creativity and expression, showcasing works of art that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. We are dedicated to providing a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and connect with audiences.
!["Having gotten my start competing in poetry slams, I had grown accustomed to three-minute time limits and rules against costumes, props, and music. Open Doors allowed me to explore connections between artistic disciplines in ways that I never before had the platform or resources to do. I now feel confident in calling myself a theatre creator and playwright, as well as a spoken word artist and actor. My collaborators were also able to access mentorship in disciplines completely new to them; I have witnessed how the possibilities for storytelling are expanded and strengthened when mentorship, care, and material resources are made accessible. Open Doors allowed me to bring to life a story of queerness and disability on a scale that would not have otherwise been possible and has energized me as an artist to continue imagining new ways of fostering community, empathy, and solidarity through spoken word and theatre."
- Billie Nell
The Remembering, hosted by Open Doors Mentorship Program 2023
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving and the Ottawa Fringe will be using all donated proceeds from GivingTuesday to support Open Doors Mentorship!
Head to the link in bio to donate💜Many thanks, Fringe Friends!
Photo by Melody Maloney📷
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