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Happy Summer!

UPSTAGE HISTORY

ORIGIN

June 30, 1995 at 11 a.m., the first Upstage program aired on CKUT-FM in Montréal.

The term “upstage” in theatre refers to the area at the back of the stage, behind the action in front. Similarly, Upstage offers an opportunity to those productions in the background; amateur, community, student, experimental, avantgarde. In other words, we give a voice to those in the theatre community that might otherwise not be heard.

Upstage explores all aspects of the world of theatre. From stage elements as lighting and set design to panel discussions, conversations with actors, directors and playwrights.

By making theatre more accessible to those who are not regular theatregoers, we hope to increase audience interest, particularly for lesser known productions.

BACKGROUND

June 30, 2010. 15^th anniversary celebrations included a special broadcast.  The Upstage contribution to the Montreal theatre community was the Spotlight feature in Quebec Drama Federation Winter 2011 Theatre Calendar quebecdrama.org

Upstage Format:  

 Interviews

 Reviews

 Live onstage interviews

 Festival coverage - Fringe, FTA, Wild Side

 Produced live performances

 Produced radio dramas

CURRENT

Since 2010, partnership with The Charlebois Post charpo.blogspot.com has resulted in The Upstage Interview posted every Monday.

FUTURE PLANS FOR UPSTAGE

Round Table Discussions

Feature Profiles

Further collaborations with The Charlebois Post and others

WHAT WILL THIS WEBSITE PROVIDE?

Upcoming theatre production information

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