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Spring 2010 update

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Hey everyone,
Thank you again for your support of the NOW! creative education programs. Here’s an update from us!
1) NOW! play performances (February 2010)
NOW! partnered with Katimavik (www.katimavik.org) Vancouver to bring creative sustainability education to elementary schools and Katimavik program volunteers. Under the mentorship of Shawn MacDonald, a playwright and director at the Vancouver Arts Club, [...]

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A few words from a past winner

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Please watch below for a few words from Olivia Rempel featured on Sustainability TV. Winner of the 2008-2009 Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition, the 17-year-old Olivia will be embarking on some amazing adventures including the Students On Ice program (visiting the Antartica with students and scientists to study climate-related topics) and starting her own sustainability [...]

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Write away!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

That’s “write”, the 2009-2010 Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition is officially announced! Please check it out here :]

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Act NOW! hits the airwaves

Monday, August 31st, 2009

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Tune into Youth in 57 Minutes 102.7FM tonight between 7-8pm to hear about the Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition! We thank the Feature Story Producer, Reena Gacad, for the radio support.

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Walking the Talk Newsletter featuring NOW!

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Howdy,
Check out the latest Walking the Talk Newsletter featuring NOW!

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Results of the 2008-2009 Act NOW! Playwriting Competition!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

MEDIA RELEASE
April 22, 2009 (Earth Day)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWO TEENAGE PLAYWRIGHTS WIN CANADA’S FIRST EVER NATIONAL YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Sixteen-year-old playwrights voice their concerns and ideas about the environment with a splash of creativity through the Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition
Vancouver, BC, Canada – Two teenagers passionate about raising awareness and taking action on sustainability, [...]

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