WHY
At BirdLand Theatre we are out for the new world. We move and change the order of the world to make the world we want to see. We want to create a world where creative living is the way to build a culture where everyone can achieve their beautiful potential. We believe in Theatre. We believe in Art. We believe in the power of the Stories. That is why we are making and telling them differently. Through art, we make the change. Our work takes chances and it is understood internationally. For us, Art is the way of living. As such Art ignites change in society and culture. We are pathfinders.
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BirdLand Theatre is founded in 2002 by visionary Artistic Producer Zorana Kydd. Since then BirdLand Theatre never stopped growing and changing.
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Welcome to BirdLand Theatre.
Mission
BirdLand Theatre has built its mission around promoting creativity as a way of living.
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BirdLand Theatre strengthens and promotes the art of live and digital theatrical performance through dynamic theatre and multimedia productions. To support our artistic capacity and community involvement, we bring the art of live theatre to young and general audiences through theatre productions, professional development, and education outreach programs
Vision
BirdLand Theatre is an award-winning company with a rich history. The company has a vision of becoming a hub of creativity that supports and promotes diverse forms of artistic expression. At the center of this hub are artistic security, integrity, and self-esteem among theatre creators supported through the work of BirdLand Theatre. This vision is only possible through a close relationship with our business partners, other organizations, collaborators, donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
Project "DELETE" with Canadian Center For Theatre Creation, University of Alberta
Photo by Stefan Dzeparoski
Shaun Smyth and Richard McMillan
In “Pilloowman”
Photo by Guntar Kravis
Mandate
BirdLand Theatre has given itself the mandate of developing human, material, financial, and community resources to support the production, preparation of theatrical work, and professional development of theatre practitioners. With a conscious focus on the full integration of new-generation artists into the creative and business operations of the organization as they represent the leadership and succession of tomorrow.
Our Story
Artistic Producer Dr. Zorana Kydd founded the not-for-profit BirdLand Theatre company in 2002, after completing her Doctoral Studies in Theatre at The University of Toronto at The Graduate Center for Study of Drama. Award-winning and internationally recognized productions of BirdLand Theatre are pushing the artistic limits and telling new, more inclusive stories expanding the boundaries of live theatre. Over the years, the company developed a body of work that created a community of uninhibited and impassioning artists that created incendiary and vital new work for the stage that is redefining the narratives for theatre in the 21st century. The company engaged emerging, established, and well-known Canadian and international artists across generations. BirdLand Theatre produced many Canadian premieres of award-winning playwrights and musical theatre artists. Successfully the company produced Off-Broadway in NYC and Europe.
BirdLand Theatre is the recipient of many Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
Our Memorable Productions
The Birds, by Conor McPherson, NYC Premiere, Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters-NYC
Wide Awake Hearts, by Brendan Gall, US Premiere, Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters-NYC
Gruesome Playground Injuries, by Rajiv Joseph, Canadian Premier, Theatre Centre-Toronto
Assassins, by Stephen Sondheim, Canadian Premier, Theatre Centre-Toronto
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, Fermenting Cellar-Toronto
The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh, Canadian Stage-Toronto
Frankie and Johnny, by Terrence McNally, St. Lawrence Center for the Arts-Toronto