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Christopher Clare

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Christopher “Clip” Clare is an actor, dance artist, and choreographer from Calgary, Alberta. He began his career as a dancer and choreographer and continues to draw on that background in his stage work. His recent theatre credits include The DaVinci Code (Vertigo Theatre), The Orange Dot (Sage Theatre), Selma Burke (Theatre Calgary), Heaven (National Arts Centre, Ottawa), and Frankenstein (Jupiter Theatre). In addition to acting, Christopher continues to work as a dance artist, choreographer, and producer collaborating on projects that bring movement, theatre and film together. Christopher lives and makes art in his home on Treaty 7 territory, Mohkinstsis.

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Devon Brayne

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Devon is an actor/singer/musician based out of Calgary, AB. whose talents have been showcased on a variety of stages across Western Canada. Devon is honoured to be joining the wonderful team of Sleepy Hollow for his debut with ATP! He is a recipient of the Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Lead Performance for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in Theatre Calgary’s production of Million Dollar Quartet.

A passionate character performer, Devon performed internationally with Disney Cruise Lines for two years before returning to Calgary, applying his skills to further his acting and music career. In recent years, Devon has developed his show Folsom Prison Revisited - a journey through the events surrounding Johnny Cash’s famous concert, which will be touring throughout November.

All the love to his wife and pup!

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Raynah Bourne

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Raynah is thrilled to be spending this spooky season immersed in the world of a jack-o-lantern! Recent Credits: Liars at a Funeral, King James, Stealing Sam (ATP); The Woman in Black, Heist, Murder on the Orient Express (Vertigo Theatre); Beaches the Musical, Made In Italy (Theatre Calgary) Twelve Days (Lunchbox Theatre); Starslingers (Calgary Stampede/ Cirque de la Nuit), Rock of Ages, Lucky Stiff (Stephenville Theatre Festival); Celtic Illusions, A Dinosaur Tale, We Will Rock You (Annerin Productions). Although Raynah is petrified of all things scary and can often be found hiding under blankets at a horror movie, she happily embraces the autumnal pumpkin spice lifestyle. Big thank you to all of her friends and family for protecting her from all things that go bump in the night! Enjoy the show!

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Terri-Lynne Brennan

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As an inter-cultural planner, Dr. Terri-Lynn Brennan combines a 30-year professional career in the social sciences and education, from anthropology to public policy, with national to global experiences living and working on four continents and across 12 countries. With a lens rooted in social equity, Terri currently services clients as a consultant through her company, Inclusive Voices Incorporated, and holds the position of Executive Director for the national Indigenous-led charitable not-for-profit LodgePole Arts Alliance, of which she is a founding member. Terri continues to hold a role as a national sector trainer for the Cultural Human Resource Council of Canada in Maintaining Respectful Workplaces in the Arts, while continuing to support various cities and municipalities across Canada in their development of Cultural Plans, Public Art Plans and intentions to build Indigenous relationships based in reciprocity. Terri proudly identifies as mixed, Ohnkwehon:we/Kanien’kehá:ka/ Skaru:reʔ (Original Peoples/Mohawk/Tuscarora) and British descent where her people come from Six Nations of the Grand River, Ireland, and England. She currently lives on her ancestral land within the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Covenant Treaty on Wolfe Island in Ontario with her partner, ornithologist Mark Read and their Portuguese water dogs Higgs & Gauge Boson’s.

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Kelly Wilhelm

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Kelly Wilhelm (she/her) is a consultant and executive with more than 25 years’ experience leading policy and innovation in government, the arts, media, creative industries, and the not-for-profit sector.

As an independent consultant, Kelly leads a portfolio of projects, and is a sought-after speaker and facilitator. She is an Adjunct Professor and Head of the Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University, a new partnership to build a national network to build informed, inclusive and integrated cultural policy at all levels in Canada. She is a member of the Global Creative Economy Council, an international forum to advance global collaboration, policy and research on the creative economy supported by the UK Creative Industries Policy Evidence Centre and the British Council.

Previous roles include Chief of Staff to the federal Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the regions of Quebec, Chief Strategy Officer at the Canada Media Fund, Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Director of Policy, Planning and Strategic Foresight at the Canada Council for the Arts.

Kelly and her family live in Ottawa, on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, whose presence on these lands reaches back to time immemorial
 

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Celebrate the final evening of the Deep Winter Writers Literary Cabaret series, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. Chapter 3 features compelling original readings by writers-in-residence, marking the culmination of the residency.

The evening is hosted by faculty mentor Divya Victor, author of CURB, winner of the PEN America Open Book Award and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Victor will also share a reading from their own work.

Grab a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and take in the lively, welcoming atmosphere of CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay afterward to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Divya Victor.
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Divya Victor, award-winning author of CURB, hosts readings by writers-in-residence from the Deep Winter Writers Residency.
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

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Hosted by Divya Victor
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Step into the second chapter of the Deep Winter Writers Literary Cabaret series, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. This evening features a dynamic lineup of original readings by writers-in-residence, reflecting the range of voices and forms emerging from the residency.

The evening is hosted by faculty mentor Holly Pester, a poet and writer whose recent publications include Comic Timing and The Lodgers. Pester will also share a special reading from their own work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and immerse yourself in an evening of creativity and conversation at CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay after to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Holly Pester
Page Summary
Holly Pester, author of Comic Timing and The Lodgers, hosts readings by writers-in-residence from the Deep Winter Writers Residency.
Exhibition
No
Banff Centre Artist/Practicum/Staff Only
Off
Licensed
Off
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Ages 14 and over
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

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Hosted by Holly Pester
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Step into an evening of literary exploration at Literary Cabaret, part of the Deep Winter Writers Residency at Banff Centre. This opening chapter features readings of original works by emerging and established writers working across genres.

Faculty mentor Nasser Hussain, author of SKY WRI TEI NGS and love language, will host the evening and share from their acclaimed work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books from Pages Books, and settle into the warm, creative atmosphere of CLVB’33. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stay after to mingle with writers and faculty until 9:30 p.m.

Photo of program faculty, Nasser Hussain
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Nasser Hussain, author of SKY WRI TEI NGS and love language, hosts readings by writers-in-residence from the Deep Winter Writers Residency.
Exhibition
No
Banff Centre Artist/Practicum/Staff Only
Off
Licensed
Off
Age Restrictions
Ages 14 and over
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

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Hosted by Nasser Hussain
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Step into an evening of imagination and discovery with this Literary Cabaret, featuring resident writers from the Early Career Young Adult and Children’s Books Residency. They will share works-in-progress — from heartfelt stories of belonging to bold new adventures — offering audiences a glimpse into the creative process behind literature that inspires and delights young readers.

Acclaimed young adult author and faculty mentor Tanya Boteju — writer of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens and Bruised, with forthcoming titles Messy Perfect and a nonfiction book on allyship — will host the evening and share from her celebrated work.

Enjoy a drink from the bar, browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books, and immerse yourself in the vibrant literary atmosphere. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., presentations begin at 7:00 p.m., and you’re invited to stay and mingle with artists and faculty until 9:00 p.m

Photo of program faculty, Tanya Boteju, relaxed and smiling, leaning forward with coffee mug held in both hands
Page Summary
Tanya Boteju, author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens and Bruised, hosts readings on belonging and discovery from resident YA writers.
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No
Banff Centre Artist/Practicum/Staff Only
Off
Licensed
Off
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Ages 14 and over
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

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Hosted by Tanya Boteju
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