Launch of the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre at the University of Regina
Media are invited to join University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen, and other dignitaries, for the official launch of the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET) on April 21, 2023.
The launch of C-SET represents a significant step forward in addressing issues of race relations and belonging through arts-based research and is marked by the unveiling of the newly renovated C-SET space, which offers a needed place for scholars and members of the community to come together on projects. The C-SET space, located in the Riddell Centre at the University of Regina, highlights the University’s commitment to supporting this important work and the positive impact that the Centre will have on the community.
Under the leadership of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Canada Research Chair and Assistant Professor in the Theatre Department at the University of Regina, the Centre uses performance arts as a creative tool to address the knowledge gap around policing and racism, immigrants’ experience, and policy making. The research activities focus on exploring the particular socio-cultural experiences of Indigenous Peoples, Black Canadians, African immigrants, and People of Colour to advance critical thinking and change public perspectives on these issues.
“The vision of the Centre has been supported by various quarters—within and outside the University, and the launch is a celebration of such collaborative efforts and the unveiling of the Centre’s mandate for our local and global communities,” says Afolabi, Director of C-SET.
C-SET is a centralized location for the ongoing research associated with the Canada Research Chair in Socially Engaged Theatre program. Housed in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance, the Centre initiates and supports new research on a range of theatre and performance projects focused on the Canadian Prairies. The mission of C-SET is to create innovative artistic programs in socially engaged creative practices that will mobilize community ideas, inform policies, and reposition voices from the margins to the centre.
Details:Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023
Location: Riddell Centre lobby (by the Shu-Box Theatre)
Main Campus, University of Regina
For more information or media inquiries, please email cset@uregina.ca
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