24 Hour Challenge for challenging times - November 7–8, 2020 LINK: nakaitheatre.com/24hours
Hiring! Pivot Producer — November-February contract. Flexible time with intensity in January. LINK: nakaitheatre.com/employment
Staff changes - Zach McCann-Armitage is Interim Managing Producer! LINK: nakaitheatre.com/news
When, starting in February, we kept our distance from loved ones to keep each other safe, we were also searching for some connection, and some way to keep our spirits up.
At a Distance was conceived to bring people together at a safe distance, and do something delightful with our time while in quarantine.
Nakai Theatre will be hosting its Annual General Meeting - as well as a Special Meeting to vote on changes to our by-laws - on Wednesday September 2 at 6pm at the White Pass Building (1109 Front Street).
Read MoreNakai launches At a Distance to inspire do-it-yourself creativity and outdoor theatre that delights Whitehorse and beyond.
Read MoreWHITEHORSE: TOMORROW, SATURDAY JUNE 6 12pm at the Healing Totem – Solidarity Vigil
We recognize this moment as one in a long history of systemic violent oppression, and thankfully, human resistance, close at home and around the world.
Read MoreThis was a year that started out one way, and, for all of us, has changed radically.
Read MoreWe've got ways to create and share (or enjoy the sharing of others)
1. Brave New Words April 7th!
2. Presenting with Presence and Create and Play Together – 2 Workshops with Artistic Director Jacob Zimmer.
For Nakai's 40th, we’re raising $4000 – and whether you can chip in $40 or $400 or even $4 – your support means the world to us… and some more practical things.
Read MoreNakai celebrates human connection with lots of laughter, moving stories, food, drink and dancing.
Join us for our 12th Pivot Festival (!) and 40th season (!!)
Nakai is 40! That’s 40 years of creating theatre in Whitehorse and across the Yukon!
We’re asking for donations of $40 this season (or more, if you prefer) to celebrate our past and support what’s to come. CLICK HERE to donate now!
Registration for this year’s 24 Hour Challenge is closed! We’ve got our dozen or so brave souls who will spend a creative weekend making new things.
BUT
Everyone can share in the results, and hear from other Whitehorse writers at this years first edition of
Tuesday November 5th
7pm – Doors and Reading sign up
7:30pm – Readings begin.
North of Ordinary Experience Centre.
Read MoreKicking off its 40th season, Nakai is taking it outside – onto a stage of unimaginable possibility.
In pursuit of “Theatre that can only be made here,” Yukon’s Nakai Theatre is launching an ambitious new program this summer that asks, “What is the theatre that matches the scale of our landscape?”
This first year of a multi-year project includes community build nights (July 24 and 31) at Yukonstruct’s Makespace, hosting Outdoor Theatre Workshops for Youth with Kwanlin Dün First Nation Youth Recreation (August 7-9) and the inaugural Landscape Theatre Residency (August 15-25) at the Yukon College - Cold Climate Innovation wing in NorthLight Innovation, the Yukon Arts Centre and a range of outdoor sites around Whitehorse and Carcross.
Read MoreNakai is entering the next year with big plans — And we need your support to make them awesome! Donate to Nakai now!
Read MoreTrader Time returns to open Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival 2019
Whitehorse, YT — November 7, 2018 Nakai Theatre and the Yukon Arts Centre unveiled the lineup for Pivot Festival 2019 today during a Facebook Live event. The two-week festival will run from January 10 to 26 and will bring comedy, theatre and storytelling to Whitehorse and Dawson City.
Read MoreIt’s a pleasure to introduce Jenna Winter as Nakai’s new Managing Producer.
Read MoreWe're just got back from an amazing weekend at the Atlin Arts and Music Festival. Thanks so much to Angela Drainville and the entire team and sponsors for creating a magical experience.
Here are some pictures and copy of the program.
Read MoreThe volunteer Board of Directors connects the staff and programming to communities, skills and approaches that are needed to develop a remarkable, catalyzing arts organization.
Read MoreDuring her time at Nakai, Kaori brought energy, smarts and an infectious laugh to the work and company. She not only led the company administratively, but spearheaded projects including Stranger Connections and acted as a strong voice for the arts and theatre in the community. While she will no longer be staff with Nakai, we all hope to work together in the future in new and exciting ways.
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