Industry News: What’s Happening in Canadian Theatre June 19-23

Welcome to Industry News, a new blog series sharing what’s happening in Canadian theatre and the wider arts community. Each week we’ll share news we’ve come across as well as events, calls for nominations and submissions, and professional development opportunities.
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What’s Happening in the Wider Community
- After nine years the board and artistic director of Humber River Shakespeare Company (Toronto ON) have decided to cease operations.
- A new theatre company, Persistence Theatre, has opened in St. John’s NL.
- Tara Beagan shares some thoughts on National Aboriginal Day on Spiderwebshow’s website.