Amanda Parris, Alexander MacLeod, Elaine McCluskey

Amanda Parris is an award winning writer, producer and tv/radio host.
Her play OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME was awarded the 2019 Governor General Literary Award for Drama. Her latest theatrical work THE DEATH NEWS won the 2022 Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing, Web Program or Series. Amanda is also the creator, executive producer and showrunner of the critically acclaimed digital series REVENGE OF THE BLACK BEST FRIEND which launched on CBC Gem in 2022. The series was an official selection at the Canneseries Festival where it made its international premiere. She’ll be in conversation with Juanita Peters, in an event presented with the help of Playwrights Guild of Canada.

Then, three short story writers take the stage: Alexander MacLeod’s new book of stories is called Animal Person. Elaine McCluskey’s new volume is called Rafael Has Pretty Eyes. They’ll join festival co-founder and writer Ryan Turner in conversation.

Both events happen in the McInnes Room. You can access both with one ticket. Doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7pm. Free admission, but register in advance!

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