Stafford Arima
@staffordarima.bsky.social
Artistic Director
Theater Director
Canadian / American
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TheatreCalgary.com
Theater Director
Canadian / American
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I was blown away by Forgiveness at the Stratford Festival, an overdue import from western Canada that’s been given a stunning production in the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Another Critic’s Pick for this one — gosh, what a season so far.
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Another Critic’s Pick for this one — gosh, what a season so far.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article...
Forgiveness is a gorgeous snapshot of Japanese-Canadian resilience – and a harrowing warning
In Hiro Kanagawa’s play, a community of Japanese-Canadians must come to terms with a home country that will no longer tolerate their existence
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I was blown away by Forgiveness at the Stratford Festival, an overdue import from western Canada that’s been given a stunning production in the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Another Critic’s Pick for this one — gosh, what a season so far.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article...
Another Critic’s Pick for this one — gosh, what a season so far.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article...
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We're thrilled to announce that Steve Schroeder has been named the new Executive Director of Theatre Calgary, after serving as our Interim E.D. since January 2025!
Visit the link in bio to learn about the executive search process & hear from our Artistic Director @staffordarima.bsky.social
#YYCArts
Visit the link in bio to learn about the executive search process & hear from our Artistic Director @staffordarima.bsky.social
#YYCArts
June 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We're thrilled to announce that Steve Schroeder has been named the new Executive Director of Theatre Calgary, after serving as our Interim E.D. since January 2025!
Visit the link in bio to learn about the executive search process & hear from our Artistic Director @staffordarima.bsky.social
#YYCArts
Visit the link in bio to learn about the executive search process & hear from our Artistic Director @staffordarima.bsky.social
#YYCArts
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Looking forward to seeing @hirokanagawatv.bsky.social’s adaptation of Mark Sakamoto's Canada Reads-winning memoir FORGIVENESS @stratfest.bsky.social
I talked to Kanagawa & director @staffordarima.bsky.social for @thestar.com
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I talked to Kanagawa & director @staffordarima.bsky.social for @thestar.com
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‘Forgiveness’ at the Stratford Festival isn’t just ‘a Japanese-Canadian internment play’ — ‘it’s a Canadian play’
‘It’s a Canadian play,’ says playwright Hiro Kanagawa, who adapted the Mark Sakamoto memoir about his grandparents during WWII.
www.thestar.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Looking forward to seeing @hirokanagawatv.bsky.social’s adaptation of Mark Sakamoto's Canada Reads-winning memoir FORGIVENESS @stratfest.bsky.social
I talked to Kanagawa & director @staffordarima.bsky.social for @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
I talked to Kanagawa & director @staffordarima.bsky.social for @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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“Blanche has an energy, and a light, that craves to be fed and nurtured, but then she meets Stanley.”
Read Calgary Herald's interview with Lindsey Angell (Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire) about her experience stepping into the iconic & complex role at Theatre Calgary! #YYCArts
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Read Calgary Herald's interview with Lindsey Angell (Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire) about her experience stepping into the iconic & complex role at Theatre Calgary! #YYCArts
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Almost 80 years after debuting, A Streetcar Named Desire remains top draw for actors and audiences
Blanche Dubois is an iconic, much sought after role.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
“Blanche has an energy, and a light, that craves to be fed and nurtured, but then she meets Stanley.”
Read Calgary Herald's interview with Lindsey Angell (Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire) about her experience stepping into the iconic & complex role at Theatre Calgary! #YYCArts
bit.ly/4jEkMSV
Read Calgary Herald's interview with Lindsey Angell (Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire) about her experience stepping into the iconic & complex role at Theatre Calgary! #YYCArts
bit.ly/4jEkMSV
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Where To Stay in Arima Onsen, Kobe
Turn your day of indulgence into a luxurious overnight at the 5-star Gekkoen Korokan. sbee.link/9urxvjcq86
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japantravelplan #japantravelplanning #hotel #onsen #Kobe
Turn your day of indulgence into a luxurious overnight at the 5-star Gekkoen Korokan. sbee.link/9urxvjcq86
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japantravelplan #japantravelplanning #hotel #onsen #Kobe
January 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Where To Stay in Arima Onsen, Kobe
Turn your day of indulgence into a luxurious overnight at the 5-star Gekkoen Korokan. sbee.link/9urxvjcq86
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japantravelplan #japantravelplanning #hotel #onsen #Kobe
Turn your day of indulgence into a luxurious overnight at the 5-star Gekkoen Korokan. sbee.link/9urxvjcq86
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japantravelplan #japantravelplanning #hotel #onsen #Kobe
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"...But I’m told that one track sure to be a blockbuster will feature Streisand with #ArianaGrande and #MariahCarey...".
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social #barbrastreisand
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@barbrastreisand.bsky.social #barbrastreisand
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Exclusive: Barbra Streisand New Album Will Feature Song with Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey - Showbiz411
Barbra Streisand is getting ready for a spring release on her new album. This collection is mostly duets — as I’ve told you before, Streisand is singing with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and Sting, amon...
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February 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
"...But I’m told that one track sure to be a blockbuster will feature Streisand with #ArianaGrande and #MariahCarey...".
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social #barbrastreisand
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@barbrastreisand.bsky.social #barbrastreisand
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In February, Maya Choldin will begin as managing director at the Off-Broadway powerhouse New York Theatre Workshop. She leaves the post of executive director at Theatre Calgary in Alberta, Canada; prior to that she served as managing director of Philly's experimental Pig Iron Theatre Company.
Maya Choldin Named Managing Director of New York Theatre Workshop
An arts administrator whose résumé spans Philly’s experimental ensemble Pig Iron and Canada’s mainstream Theatre Calgary, she’ll succeed Jeremy Blocker at the Off-Broadway powerho…
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January 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In February, Maya Choldin will begin as managing director at the Off-Broadway powerhouse New York Theatre Workshop. She leaves the post of executive director at Theatre Calgary in Alberta, Canada; prior to that she served as managing director of Philly's experimental Pig Iron Theatre Company.
December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
December 31, 2024
It seems everyone is pooped post the holidays.
December 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM
It seems everyone is pooped post the holidays.
December 25, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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A Christmas Carol makes a triumphant return to Theatre Calgary
“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now bringing their own kids,” says artistic director Stafford Arima.
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“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now bringing their own kids,” says artistic director Stafford Arima.
www.intermissionmagazine.ca/features/chr...
A Christmas Carol makes a triumphant return to Calgary | Intermission
“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now, 37 years later, bringing their sons and daughters,” says artistic directo...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:27 PM
A Christmas Carol makes a triumphant return to Theatre Calgary
“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now bringing their own kids,” says artistic director Stafford Arima.
www.intermissionmagazine.ca/features/chr...
“It brings me a lot of joy to know that the generations of Calgarians who saw this show when they were a young person are now bringing their own kids,” says artistic director Stafford Arima.
www.intermissionmagazine.ca/features/chr...
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Producing an original musical on Broadway is an act of tremendous faith and love; I am always sad when one closes early.
December 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Producing an original musical on Broadway is an act of tremendous faith and love; I am always sad when one closes early.
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The less energy we waste regretting the past or worrying about the future, the more energy we will have for what’s in front of us.
December 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM
The less energy we waste regretting the past or worrying about the future, the more energy we will have for what’s in front of us.
Thanks for the shout-out!
Happy Opening Night @theatrecalgary.bsky.social.
A Christmas Carol, always an amazing holiday experience...🎩 #yyc
A Christmas Carol, always an amazing holiday experience...🎩 #yyc
December 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Thanks for the shout-out!
December 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
FORGIVENESS by Mark Sakamoto; adapted for the stage by Hiro Kanagawa.
Stratford Festival 2025
#SFForgiveness #StratfordFestival #StratFest
Stratford Festival 2025
#SFForgiveness #StratfordFestival #StratFest
November 29, 2024 at 4:13 PM
FORGIVENESS by Mark Sakamoto; adapted for the stage by Hiro Kanagawa.
Stratford Festival 2025
#SFForgiveness #StratfordFestival #StratFest
Stratford Festival 2025
#SFForgiveness #StratfordFestival #StratFest
November 28, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Tech for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at @theatrecalgary.bsky.social is done! First preview today!
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
November 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Tech for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at @theatrecalgary.bsky.social is done! First preview today!
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
Thank you Mark Brunswick for this beautiful capture of nature at its finest.
November 18, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Thank you Mark Brunswick for this beautiful capture of nature at its finest.
A throwback to “Kids from Fame” - the “Glee” for my generation.
#kidsfromfame #ericagimpel
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#kidsfromfame #ericagimpel
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Be Your Own Hero - Erica Gimpel - Kids From Fame TV Series
YouTube video by Kids From Fame Media
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November 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM
A throwback to “Kids from Fame” - the “Glee” for my generation.
#kidsfromfame #ericagimpel
youtu.be/8G6n6If1DhM?...
#kidsfromfame #ericagimpel
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Keep those nominations coming for the WhatsOnStage Awards!
Nominations open for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
The process begins now for the Awards’ silver anniversary at The London Palladium!
www.whatsonstage.com
November 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Keep those nominations coming for the WhatsOnStage Awards!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL rehearsals have begun. Opening night is November 29 at Theatre Calgary.
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#scrooge
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#scrooge
November 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM
A CHRISTMAS CAROL rehearsals have begun. Opening night is November 29 at Theatre Calgary.
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#scrooge
#theatrecalgary #achristmascarol
#scrooge
The Tom Patterson Theatre, at the Stratford Festival in Canada, where the play “Forgiveness” begins rehearsals in 2025. #stratfordfestival #sfforgiveness #stratfest
November 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM
The Tom Patterson Theatre, at the Stratford Festival in Canada, where the play “Forgiveness” begins rehearsals in 2025. #stratfordfestival #sfforgiveness #stratfest