The Emerging Playwrights Reading Series returns with a full day of staged readings showcasing bold new Canadian theatre voices. Presented by the EPRS Collective (Liza Hersh & Aurora McClennan), the series supports early-career playwrights through a one-week workshop led by established directors, culminating in public readings.
All works were selected through an open call juried by theatre professionals.
Day 1 features three original plays by Alten Wilmot, Kian Diab, and Anahita Dehbonehie, presented in rotating performances throughout the afternoon and evening.
Audience members are invited to stay and connect with artists during a community reception with free snacks in the early evening.
Plays on January 24, 2026
Facing a Widowed Father by Alten Wilmot
3:00 PM
A powerful drama exploring grief, ambition, and fractured family bonds within a Caribbean immigrant household.
Girls Trip, Bwitches! by Kian Diab
5:00 PM
A campy, chaotic comedy about friendship, group chats, and a Muskoka trip gone wildly off the rails.
Swallow the Fire by Anahita Dehbonehie
7:30 PM
A real-time political thriller interrogating activism, performance, and generational conflict in the digital age.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Community Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (free snacks + artist meet-and-greet)
Tickets:
Venue:
BMO Incubator
