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Welcome to the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers podcast channel! These podcasts feature industry leaders with insight about the theatre creation process, shared with you in the hopes of enriching our community. CGDC is a National Arts Service Organization advocating for the rights, interests, and protections of stage directors and choreographers along with their assistants and associates. Thank you to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this program.
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Laura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham - Demystifying Self Funding
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This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify grant writing and self funding with two dynamite creators, Laura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham.
Laura Piccinin is a Canadian producer, writer, and performer whose work bridges storytelling, new work development, and collaborative creation. She is known for producing and creating projects that amplify underrepresented voices and push the boundaries of theatre and performance. Laura’s artistic practice blends humor, heart, and innovation, and she brings a deeply thoughtful, artist-centered approach to every stage of a production.
Stephanie Graham is a Canadian director, choreographer, and producer whose work is known for its clarity, heart, and infectious energy. She creates bold, movement-driven storytelling that celebrates collaboration, champions artists’ voices, and brings Canadian stories to life in vibrant, imaginative ways. With experience across theatre, musical theatre, and new works development, Stephanie is committed to guiding teams and audiences through transformative, memorable performances.
CGDC is grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this programming.