Sum Theatre's new artistic director brings fresh creative ideas
“It feels so great to pass the baton to someone who has ... a talented brain and big heart and the respect of his community."
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“It feels so great to pass the baton to someone who has ... a talented brain and big heart and the respect of his community."
SUM Theatre has been around since 2011 bringing entertainment to parks and neighbourhoods, rather than people having to go to the theatre, and this su...
As the new school year looms, a teaching resource is now available online to help high school students and teachers better understand race relations i...
REGINA -- Regina residents have been waiting for live performances to come back for months, and this week the opportunity to take in a live show will return. Sum Theatre, a company based in Saskatoon, has brought its theatre in the park performance to Regina. The show, ‘The Other Side of the River’, tells the story of two communities divided until they are forced together and discover their similarities. “This year we wanted to address race relations and the fear that people have about people that are different from them and do a play about anti-racism for everyone,” said Joel...
By Carol Thomson Jul 3, 2021 | 12:50 PM Sum Theatreâs artistic director says they believe in making professional live theatre free and that remains the case for the 9th annual Theatre in the Park presentation at parks throughout Saskatoon. It kicked off Friday and performances will continue through July 30th in Saskatoon and then branches off to other communities in August. Joel Bernbaum notes that during the pandemic, they brought outdoor theatre to long term care homes, and they also partnered with La Troupe de Jour for a show on ice. This summerâs unique performan...