alexa adams

On May 3, young writers took the stage at Ben McNally Books to commemorate the release of the print anthology, INKspire: Rising Voices. INKspire is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering writing skills in youth from underrepresented backgrounds through a variety of initiatives, including their flagship Writer Fellowship program. Open to writers ages 18 to 24 that identify as female or non-binary, the free, year-long program provides participants with firsthand experience in writing and publishing.

During the afternoon of April 18, Toronto youth mingled, snacked, and learned ways to engage with democratic processes at SpeakEasy, a free educational coffee party organized by RISE Toronto. Attendees circulated between stations of gamified activities on topics like Canadian voting requirements, detecting misinformation in news headlines, and how to contact different levels of government representatives.

The future of theatre looks bright in the hands of the cast and crew of Theatre@York’s The Children’s Hour. Jamie Robinson, associate professor at AMPD, stated that the play is a student-run endeavour, with faculty members advising but not directing. According to Robinson, the students also played a role in selecting the content of the show.