17 May

Posted at 23:53h in interviews, news

For this interview, we spoke with with playwright, Elijah Bell. He is the writer of Death, the dance, and the Girl. the idea of intention within the arts, what does it mean to live your life (even if it ends), and why the one act format is the perfect tool for playwrights.   Can you tell us a bit about yourself and when you first fell in love with theatre? Elijah Bell Hi! My name is Elijah Bell, and I am the writer of Death, the Dance, and the Girl. I fell in love with theatre from a very young age. I specifically remember...

12 May

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For this interview, we spoke with with playwright, Molly Jamin. This year, she is the writer of Blessed are the Hungry, a story of desire, theology, and hunger. We talked about how their background historical research, audience and creator intention, and how the format of a one-act play can help inform and shape work.   Can you introduce yourself and share how your journey as a writer began? Hi! I’m Molly, I’m a playwright and student at the University of Victoria. I’m currently studying ancient Greek language and literature, and creative writing. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when I started writing. Since...

29 Apr

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This week, we caught up with director Karmen McNamara. This year, they are directing The Landlord's Game, the story of Lizzie Magie, creator of the titular board game. We talked about their history with theatre, what kinds of theatre excites them as both a director and audience member, and what sort of unique opportunities a festival like this affords them. Can you introduce yourself and share how your love of theatre began? Karmen McNamara: Hi there, I’m Karmen McNamara, calling from the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples. I’ve been onstage, or involved in theatre, pretty much my entire life. I grew up in...

26 Mar

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, BC — March 26, 2026 Between Words Theatre announces participants for the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival Between Words Theatre is thrilled to announce the festival participants for the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival, taking place June 2–6, 2026 at the Belfry Stewart Theatre in Victoria, BC. The festival celebrates new, original one‑act works and brings together local artists across disciplines for five days of bold storytelling and community connection. This year’s lineup reflects the breadth of creativity in our region, spanning comedy, drama, dance, and experimental work. Each production will present a fully staged one‑act performance as...

09 Feb

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Welcome back for our 4th year of incredible One Act Plays. Last year we hit a milestone of having over 100 artists involved in producing 14 remarkable plays. This year we are so excited to announce that all plays will be performed on the Patrick Steward Stage at the Belfry from June 2-6. Moving to the main stage is going to allow more people to see the shows and give a richer performance experience to the artists. What are you waiting for? Apply now! Application close March 1st, 2026! [button size='' style='' text='Apply Now!' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://betweenwords.ca/apply/' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color=''...

11 Jun

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The Between Words Theatre Festival is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 festival, held June 3–7 at the Belfry BMO Studio. The week-long celebration of new and diverse theatre talent was once again a complete sell-out for the third consecutive year....

29 May

Posted at 19:28h in interviews, news

We had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Shamata, this year’s festival adjudicator.  With decades of experience as a director, writer, and artistic leader, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to Between Words. In our interview, he shared his thoughts on what makes a one-act play effective, how he approaches feedback, and why he values bold choices—even the ones that don’t quite land. "Between Words" implies a focus on what's communicated beyond dialogue itself. From your perspective as a seasoned theatre professional, how can a one-act play effectively utilize silence, subtext, and visual storytelling to deepen its impact? The use of these...