Gatekeeping 101

A Coffee Chat with Sam Varteniuk & Pam Patel

Join Sam and Pam as they share a conversation to unpack the nuances of gatekeeping – and their role in it. As leaders of two organizations who hold valuable resources and access in the local arts community, Sam and Pam explore what this means while they remain committed to their respective and intersecting values.

The Thirst for Dialogue: Our Role in Politicizing Art

Panel Discussion

Inspired by the idea of the “thirst for dialogue,” articulated by Syrian playwright Saadalla Wannous in his 1996 World Theatre Day message, this panel explores the urgency of storytelling and the power of art to spark dialogue, build solidarity, and inspire action.

Sharing Circles

Breakout Groups

After a day of deep and candid conversations, we will opening up the space to share our emotions, thoughts and ideas in small group sharing circles.

We encourage folks who want to participate to register in advance as MT Space will have limited active listeners on site. This event will begin promptly and no latecomers will be admitted due to the vulnerable nature of this session. 

TELL! Us On World Theatre Day

Open Mic & Potluck

TELL! is MT Space’s coffeehouse open-mic style event offering the community an artistic platform to share their works in a casual setting. Whether it’s performances, stories, poetry, or art, we welcome all forms of expression.

To learn more about TELL!, click here.

Single Tickets Sliding Scale
Pay what you can: $10-30

No Fee for Indigenous Patrons
Use promo code WILLOW when booking tickets online. Reserve now or get tickets at the venue pre-show. If you have any questions, call or email our box office.

Online Ticket Sales
Tickets are available on Ticketscene. We strongly encourage you to buy tickets in advance.