Cutting edge, original, multi-disciplinary productions, films, podcasts, and educational programs that explore contemporary Canadian life.
Expect Theatre
Founded by Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley in 1996, Expect Theatre is an award-winning, Toronto-based company dedicated to producing cutting edge, original, multi-disciplinary productions that explore modern urban life. The company’s creations incorporate elements such as site-specific spaces, verbatim theatre, integrated arts, and audience/performer interaction. Expect works to blur the lines between artistic disciplines, professional and emerging artists, and mainstream and community audiences.
Expect has been nominated for five Dora Awards in the General Theatre category, is a Dora winner for Outstanding Choreography, and has been shortlisted twice for the Toronto Arts Foundation Awards. The company has been widely covered in the national media including CBC TV, CBC Radio, CTV, The Globe & Mail, and The Toronto Star.
PlayME Podcast
Since 2016, Expect has been producing the PlayME Podcast, transforming new Canadian plays into audio dramas, and making Canadian theatre accessible to audiences worldwide. In 2018, PlayME joined the CBC Podcasts family, where the show continues to raise the profile of Canadian playwrights nationally and internationally.
Current Projects
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Tunnel Runners
The Tunnel Runners is a new original 7-part episodic audio drama series from the producers of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.
Coming soon!
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Dracula: An Audio Drama and Live Theatrical Event
In development with Expect: an immersive audio drama and live theatre experience that transports you into the heart of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.”
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The Lab
The Lab is a series of online workshops where artists can dive deeply into the art of theatre, audio drama, and screenwriting. Our sessions offer invaluable insights from industry professionals, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in theatre and media projects.
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Playwrighting Workshops for Emerging Writers
Empowering Voices, Cultivating Stories, and Celebrating Diversity
Thank you to our sponsors
Contact
Contact Laura: mullin@expect.org
Contact Chris: tolley@expect.org