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You have 4 chances to catch THE SOUND OF DOGS during its world premiere opening weekend, and each performance is followed by a Talkback with an invited guest speaker.

Get your seats at the link in our bio.

THE SOUND OF DOGS
By Jennifer Roberts
Directed by Micheline Chevrier and Pamela Witcher
An Imago Theatre and The Sound Of Dogs Collective World Premiere
Centaur Theatre’s Brave New Looks Selection for 26/27
Lighting Design by Andrea Lundy
Set, Costume, and Prop Design by Diana Uribe
Video and Projection Design by Amelia Scott
Photography by Emelia Hellman

Pictured, left to right: Caitlin Parsons, Connor Yuzwenko-Martin, Jennifer Roberts, Ebony Gooden, and Jennifer Manning. by @blacknotivory

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14 days ago

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Still buzzing from last night! 😍🌹
Thank you for showing up and showing love. 10 more to go! ✨✨✨

#thesoundofdogs #mtlarts #asltheatre #postpremiere #aslactors taken in Centaur Theatre Company by @blacknotivory

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It's the opening night of THE SOUND OF DOGS! There's still a handful of tickets, so come and join us for the very first performance of this world premiere.

Grab your tickets and see this weekend's showtimes at the link in our bio.

Pictured: Jennifer Roberts and the Chorus (Ebony Gooden, Jennifer Manning, Caitlin Parsons, and Connor Yuzwenko-Martin) in THE SOUND OF DOGS by Jennifer Roberts.
Projection Design by Amelia Scott, Lighting Design by Andrea Lundy, and Set and Costume Design by Diana Uribe. Directed by Micheline Chevrier and Pamela Witcher.
Photography by Emelia Hellman.

THE SOUND OF DOGS is an Imago Theatre and The Sound of Dogs Collective Co-Production, and Centaur Theatre's Brave New Looks selection for 2026/2027. by @blacknotivory

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15 days ago

Over 2 months ago now, we gathered together at Contemporary Calgary or at the stream online for the (next) Big Queer Variety Show and I am still so overflowing with gratitude for every single person who helped make that possible and especially Kait Hatch, who really is the reason it happened at all, and I feel so grateful and honored to support xe in this work.
    So, let's look at the numbers! It's important to us to be transparent with all of y'all where the money came from and where it went, and Kait once again put together an incredible document summarizing that. One cool thing to note that we forgot to include in the report is that this year: we also streamed the show on my twitch channel and that brought in an additional 46 unique viewers, 23 of which were watching all once at the peak, and 13 of which were active in the chat!
    We are both taking some time to rest and recuperate before moving forward with next year's plans of (potentially two) Small Queer Variety Shows at two different locations! Same energy, same intention. Smaller casts, smaller budgets. Ultimately, and hopefully, more sustainable.
    Again, it is such an honor to help facilitate these spaces and witness such beautiful community come together and celebrate each other
    hiy hiy, miigwech, marci, thank you.
    If you want a pdf version of this report, please reach out to me or Kait
    photography by Tet MIllare
    poster design by Elliot Rae Cormier
[Image Descriptions pinned in comments] by @blacknotivory

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18 days ago

The Sound of Dogs

Ticket and Information: https://www.imagotheatre.ca/the-sound-of-dogs taken in Montreal, Quebec by @blacknotivory

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AHHH Montreal!! 2 shows are officially SOLD OUT and 2 more are almost there.

We haven’t even opened yet and you’re already showing up for THE SOUND OF DOGS. We’re feeling the love. Our THE SOUND OF DOGS family is ready for you, Montréal!

THE SOUND OF DOGS opens this week at Centaur Theatre

#TheSoundOfDogs #CentaurTheatre #MontrealTheatre #MTLTheatre #ASLTheatre taken in Centaur Theatre Company by @blacknotivory

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Une partie de l’équipe réunie a Montréal! Ca faisait un petit moment qu’on ne s’était pas retrouvés comme ça. Ca fait du bien de se revoir, jaser du projet et de ce qui attend la suite de Mon histoire a moi 😌 Et on a encore d’autres personnes de l’équipe à vous présenter

Part of the team reunited in Montreal! It had been a little while since we’d all been together like this. It feels good to see each other again, catch up about the project and talk about what’s next for Mon histoire à moi 😌 And we still have more members of the team to introduce you to!

#moretocome #plusavenir #workinprogress taken in Saint-Laurent station by @blacknotivory

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Take a peek behind the scenes of THE SOUND OF DOGS in the rehearsal room ahead of its October 1st world premiere, as Centaur Theatre’s Brave New Looks selection for 26/27!

Learn more about this story and get your tickets at www.imagotheatre.ca

Photo 1) Co-director Pamela Witcher (left) and the cast and creative team of THE SOUND OF DOGS.

Photo 2) The cast and creative team of THE SOUND OF DOGS at design presentations.

Photo 3) Actors Connor Yuzwenko-Martin and Ebony Gooden.

Photo 4) Co-Director Micheline Chevrier (right) and the cast, stage management, and interpreting team of THE SOUND OF DOGS.

Photo 5) Projection designer Amelia Scott (right) and interpreter Amanda Hyde presenting her design concepts to the team.

Photo 6) The cast and creative team signing THE SOUND OF DOGS in ASL.

Photo 7) Interpreters Amanda Hyde, Brooke Nancekivell, Carmelle Cachero, and Bo Ladashevska, signing TSOD (The Sound of Dogs) in ASL. by @blacknotivory

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a month ago

Juliana Nzita

#NeverShuttingUp by @blacknotivory

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3 months ago

Another hat to add to my growing list. I always thought I'd become a filmmaker or theatre creator. I never imagined I'd fall in love with writing too.

While packing for my move, I found old journals that reminded me this love has been there all along.

I'm so grateful to have written for Teeny Tales and The Squeaky Wheel Canada. A little late sharing this, but better late than never. If you haven't watched them yet, I hope you'll check them out.

So grateful for @cbckidsca, @thesqkywheel and everyone involved for bringing my ideas to the screen. by @blacknotivory

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3 months ago

Two weeks. Countless conversations.

I started this journey thinking I was searching for answers about Black history. I left with even more questions for my own history. But it feels like the right place to begin.

Thank you to Crystal Wolfe and everyone who shared their time, knowledge, care, and creativity with us. This project changed me in ways I'm still discovering.

So grateful for this journey, and I can't wait to see where Braiding Histories goes next.

Co-creator: Crystal Wolfe
Design support: Cassie Holmes
Braider: Kehinde Oyekan
Photographer: Mike Tan
Producer: Col Cseke and Camille Craig
Dramaturg & consult: Chisato Minamimura

Special thanks to Inside Out Theatre and Canada Council for the Arts for making this possible. My heart is full.
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(ID: Black woman's face is almost hidden by her braids, showing more of her cornrows with single braids in the back. There is beads in the front being held in her hands. Her earrings and necklace is of nature with shells and stone.) by @blacknotivory

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Today I get to announce another incredible artist who will be co-hosting the show! @signingwhileblack @blacknotivory

Ebony R. Gooden is a filmmaker, artist, and community builder dedicated to creating what BIPOC Deaf communities need to thrive. As a community builder, she founded Deafinitely Digital and co-founded multiple initiatives including Survivance Collective and Silent Soul Studio, building platforms that amplify marginalized voices.

Working across Calgary's arts ecosystem with organizations like Inside Out Theatre, QuickDraw Animation Society, and Ghost River Theatre, Ebony transforms spaces through bold storytelling and accessibility innovation.
Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development and Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Ebony's work challenges traditional forms while creating safe spaces for BIPOC Deaf artists to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Through her intersectional lens as the Black Deaf artist in Calgary, she bridges communities and drives systemic change in the arts landscape.

[Image Descriptions pinned in comments] by @blacknotivory

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