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SUMMARY:Staging Environmental Action – Unequal Green Space, Unequal Environments
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nFree theatre workshop | Explore environmental issues and inspire action with local residents | 2-part workshop series | Oct 1 & 8 2026\n\n\n\n\nStaging Environmental Action: Unequal Green Space, Unequal Environments\nWould you like to build a vision and pathway for Scarborough’s environmental future?\nStaging Environmental Action is a free, hands-on theatre project where creativity meets environmental action.\nWhether you’re passionate about the environment, curious about theatre, or simply looking to connect with your community, this is your chance to make your voice heard. In these workshops led by Toronto and Scarborough theatre artists, explore local environmental issues, learn theatre and storytelling techniques, and join other Scarborough residents in co-creating original theatre pieces inspired by the challenges and possibilities in your neighbourhood.\nExplore 5 environmental themes relevant to Scarborough over a 10-part workshop series (each theme will be unpacked over 2 workshops).\nThe workshop theme for Oct 1 and Oct 8 is Unequal Green Space, Unequal Environments\nHow does environmental inequity impact your Scarborough neighbourhood and community? Do you feel the impact of environmental inequity? Let’s explore lasting solutions together and create environmental justice through movement, play, and theatre.\nWe examine this theme over a two-part workshop series. Registration is for BOTH sessions:\n📅 Thursday, October 1, 5:30–7:30 PM\n📅 Thursday, October 8, 5:30–7:30 PM\nWe strongly encourage attending both days for a complete experience.\nCheck out all our upcoming workshops at linktr.ee/rehearsalforchange\nNo theatre experience is necessary! Just bring your curiosity, ideas, and willingness to participate! Workshops will be conducted in English – people of all fluency levels welcome.\nWho can join?\n\nYouth, adults, seniors, and newcomer residents\nPeople of all backgrounds and experience levels\nAnyone interested in creativity, community, and caring for the environment\n\nWhat you’ll gain?\nWe invite you as a resident of Scarborough’s multigenerational, multicultural community to share your concerns and challenges related to Scarborough’s environment, imagine solutions to overcome current barriers to change, and discover how theatre can inspire meaningful environmental action and stronger, more connected communities. You will gain:\n\nFree theatre and storytelling experience\nAwareness and understanding of local environmental issues\nSkills in creative expression, collaboration, and community advocacy\nA chance to participate in The Green Tableaux – a collaborative cross-Scarborough vision and roadmap for Scarborough’s environmental future expressed through original theatre tableaus\nAn opportunity to participate in future workshops to build your own theatre-based advocacy skills\nFree refreshments served at each workshop\n\nNotes about our workshop series:\n\nOur workshop series continues throughout Fall 2026, every Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, starting Sep 17 and ending Nov 19, at The Hub – Mid-Scarborough.\nOther workshop events:\nRethinking Litter & Pollution in Scarborough – Sep 17 & 24:\nSign Up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staging-environmental-action-rethinking-litter-pollution-in-scarborough-tickets-1998390723449\nIf you love what you experience, join us in our 3-session training workshops (dates to be announced!) to build your skills in theatre-based facilitation to advocate for the environment in your community!\nThis project is funded by the Toronto Arts Council.\n\nQuestions? Write to rehearsalforchange@gmail.com\nLearn more about the program and the lead artists: www.pavlauppal.com\nLearn more about SEA: scarbenv.ca\n\n\n\n
URL:https://climatechallenge.ca/events-campaign/staging-environmental-action-unequal-green-space-unequal-environments/
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LOCATION:2660 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 2S3
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