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A Note from Paprika’s new Artistic Producer- Ali Joy Richardson

Two years ago, I was a Paprika participant and experienced firsthand how meaningful and holistic the training here is:  Paprika strengthens young people not only as artists, but as leaders and innovators in all we do. No wonder this organization has thrived for seventeen years! Paprika plays a vital role in keeping the theatre industry industry exciting, diverse, and in-touch.  I've been fortunate to find mentors and a community in Toronto who keep me brave and I know how important it is to have a home as an artist. I'm honoured to join the team who make Paprika an inspiring and supportive homebase from which young artists can leap.  As one participant said this spring about Paprika: "It's all pretty lit". I totally agree.

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ONE NIGHT ONLY – PLUM BOMB IS BACK!

Norelle doesn't think she can say no to white people. Can you?

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Get your Paprika Festival T-Shirt!

This year, General Manager Leslie McCue showed Paprika staff how to screen print and we never looked back!

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Work with us!

There are currently 2 opportunities available to work with Paprika Festival! For the past 16 years the Paprika Festival has been the home of the emerging artist. We are a year-round youth-led performing arts organization celebrating the work of young and emerging artists. All of our programs include a strong focus on mentorship and training, and we are guided by four core values of accessibility, artistic development, community, and youth leadership.

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Paprika- Training Day #1!

2017 is here and that means so is the first Training Day of the 16/17 Paprika season!

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The ‘Made with Love Campaign’ is Here!

You know us. Young. Relentless. Ready to conquer. Created and facilitated for emerging, exploring, experimenting, daring young people with mentorship provided by hand-picked seasoned professionals and programming organized by dedicated, hard-working, hilarious individuals -- Paprika Festival has shared 15 seasons of original, creative, multidisciplinary, personal, political, raw work.

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3rd Annual 90’s Trivia Night!

With your help, we are raising funds to support the free-of-charge training, mentorship and creative work of the young artists participating in Paprika Festival.

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Call for Submissions: Join the 2016/17 Paprika Festival

Paprika Festival is currently seeking applications for our 2016/2017 artistic programs. Whether you’re looking to meet new collaborators, starting your first project and don’t know where it could end up or you have the perfect vision for an exciting new play, Paprika can support you in taking your work to the next level.

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PAPRIKA IS HIRING!

JOB POSTING – Community Arts Manager

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We need your support! Vote today!

Paprika Festival is nominated for NOW Magazine Reader’s Poll Best Youth Organization

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