Please help us pressure our PROVINCIAL government to increase the level of funding made available through operating grants to arts organisations. Budgets for these grants have been frozen for 17
Dear member-owners, We are charting new territory with the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op! And now is the time to renew your membership to help us steer through the challenges ahead. This last
Please help us pressure our PROVINCIAL government to increase the level of funding made available
Dear member-owners, We are charting new territory with the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op! And now is
Posted @withregram • @samwilsonmusiq Jackson\Wilson Duo
NEW DOORS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
Saturday, January 28th, 2023
At the Bus Stop Theatre
Doors 730pm • Show 8pm
$15 // PWYC
We will have cds at the show, the album will also be up on bandcamp for purchase. Im really excited to release these tunes out into the world for you to hear... if you're asking yourself what does trombone and guitar sound like, well come on out and listen live ! ☆
@andrew.jacksonmusic
Recorded/ mixed by @danielledwell
Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova
Artwork by @mereduck
Layout by @tptpaul81
#duo #jazzduo #trombone #guitar #newdoors #albumrelease #albumreleaseshow #thebusstoptheatre #busstoptheatre #kjipuktuk #halifax #newmusic #instrumentalmusic
Applications are now open for the BSTC Gallery! We have 3 two month slots available in 2023. Applications are open to visual artists of all levels. Priority will be given to applicants who are BIPOC, from the disability community, and BSTC members. Link to apply in bio! We can't wait to see your work!
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Posted @withregram • @the_flakes_band The planets have aligned! 🌚🪐🌙Some of the coolest up-and-coming alternative bands from Halifax come together for an acoustic unplugged performance. Join us, @toplessmodelsca, @_steelcutoats_ for a special one-off acoustic show at the @busstoptheatre
$12
Doors @ 7:00PM
Bar @ 7:00PM
Music @ 7:30PM
There will be 2 types of tickets available:
- Tickets for seating
- Tickets for standing at the front of the stage
*Both ticket will be available at the same price - $12
*Tickets can be purchased by contacting any of the bands via social media or by emailing contact.the.flakes@gmail.com
Posted @withregram • @brandteisnerart Eisner/Feit are excited to bring Dragstravaganza to The Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax! You won’t want to miss this night of havoc, hilarity, and a touch of WTF! Featuring Lickity and Persnickety Splitt and special guests X, Farrah Moanz and Damion Danger. Tickets available at eisnerfeit.tickit.ca. Limited seating. #drag #dragshow #dragartist #performanceart #dragstravaganza #draghalifax #busstoptheatre @busstoptheatre
Posted @withregram • @busstopwriterscircle ✨✨SIGN UP @ LINK IN BIO! ✨✨ Kick off 2023 with a dedication to your growing creative practice! The Writers Circle offers free, drop in feedback sessions for writers of all genres and experience levels, on the last Sunday of the month ✨ Hosted by award winning author and future screenplay whizzzz @andrefentonauthor 💜 +++ Stay tuned for our Youth Writers Circle announcements coming soon 👀 🌈
Posted @withregram • @theunderstudieshfx ~ Community Comedy Show ~
Bring in the new year with this awesome event at @busstoptheatre next week! This show is hosted by The Understudies (@garfea & @insarastagraham) and will feature a large cast of players from the improv community in Halifax.
All improvisers are randomly selected and placed on a new team with the challenge to create comedic scenes for your enjoyment!
Come check it out! Get your tickets online at Eventbrite. Link in bio!
#comedy #halifaxcomedy #halifaximprov #improvcomedy #communitycomedy
It's Baaaack!!!!
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op's 24 Hour Theatre Thing
December 29, 2022
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
6 plays written, rehearsed and performed all within 24 hours
Tickets by donation at the door. All funds raised support the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op
We’re looking for someone to do regular cleaning at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen St).
Duties will include:
Tidying all areas of the building
Collecting waste
Cleaning of floors and surfaces
Cleaning of bathrooms
10 hours per week at $23.50 per hour.
Cleaning supplies provided.
Please send your resume to info@busstoptheatre.coop by January 3rd, 2023. Only emailed resumes will be considered.
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If you signed up for 24 Hour Theatre: Check your Email!
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You too can be cool like Aimé for the holidays!
Order our new merchandise online (link in bio) or on location at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen St).
All Canadian and Union made!
Co-op Members get $5 off!
TOQUES: $18
Available with embroidered BSTC or @thecrevice.fm Logos.
T-SHIRT: $28
Comfy 100% cotton.
HOODIE: $65
Keep cozy and warm all winter long in this 100% cotton.
Sweatpants: $55
You’ll never want to take these off! Ridiculously cozy, 100% cotton.
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SLIDE 1: School picture of a young child with a light tan and mullet hair cut wearing a black hoodie with the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op logo across the chest.
SLIDE 2: On left, a bearded white person with a neon yellow hoodie wearing a black toque decorated with an embroidered "Bus Stop Theatre Co-op" logo. On right, a white person with long brown hair making double peace "V" signs with their fingers wearing a navy blue toque decorated with an embroidered "The Crevice" logo.
SLIDE 3: A black t-shirt with the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op logo across the chest and black sweatpants with the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op logo across the left pant leg over a white background. In the bottom right corner, an image of gold and red gift boxes.
SLIDE 4: A screenshot of the merchandise webpage with the text "Order not at www.busstoptheatre.coop" over it.
Lots of items still at a bargain!
Last day to bid on gift baskets and support the @busstoptheatre!!
BIDDING LINK IN BIO
SLIDE 1: Collage of all 12 gift baskets on auction with text "Bidding ends today!"
SLIDE 2: Split image of the Bloc by Bloc @blocbybloc board game box and photo of board layout with game pieces. Donated by @mayworkskjipuktukhfx
SLIDE 3: Spread out sets of Social Justice Trading Cards featuring local historical activists. Donated by @mayworkskjipuktukhfx
SLIDE 4: White Co-op & Free Trade made T-shirt by @greencampuscoop with text "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-Damental Human Rights". Donated by @coopmgmt
SLIDE 5: "Lost Words" card game laid out displaying various illustrated plants and animals. Donated by @zuppaworks
SLIDE 6: Red Co-op and Free Trade made Hoodie by @greencampuscoop Donated by @kickatthedarktheatre
SLIDE 7: Show poster for "Punch Up written by Kat Sandler." Tickets donated by co-producers @hellocityimprov and @matchstick.theatre
SLIDE 8: Image depicting flame heating a glass cup for Cupping Thearapy offered by @rooted_rose_acupunk Gift certificate donated by @coral_mmmm
SLIDE 9: Wrapped gift box with text "Mystery Basket" Only the winner finds out what mysterious goodies lie inside!!!
Support the @busstoptheatre and cross those names off your nice list!
Gift Basket Auction bids open till Monday. Link in Bio!
These 4 featured baskets are imbued with the spirit of each theatre company who assembled them!
SLIDE 1: Text "Give the Gift of Theatre" over 4 photos of baskets described below.
SLIDE 2: "Zuppa" Basket donated by @zuppaworks
Contains 4 items each themed according to 4 shows in development at Zuppa!
-The Last Billion Years: A Geological History of the Maritime Provinces of Canada (Book)
-Africville by @shauntay_grant , Pictures by Eva Campbell (Book)
-Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a world on fire, 2016-2021 by Thomas Piketty (Book)
-The Lost Words (Board Game)
SLIDE 3: "Hello City" Basket donated by @hellocityimprov
-2 Hello City t-shirts (Large yellow, Medium white)
-A mixed 6 pack of @goodrobotbrew Fizz (hard seltzer)
-$25 gift card to Good Robot
-2 One week + shoe rental + chalk rental to @sevenbays Bouldering
-2 tickets to Hello City's Sweet Santa Show on Dec 14th
-2 tickets to Punch Up, presented by @matchstick.theatre & Hello City, good for any show from Dec 15-18
SLIDE 4: "The Basket of Villainy" donated by @villainstheatre
Contains:
-A bottle of Gin Royale from @compassdistillers
-Haunted Dice Set
-$50 gift card to @ospreysroost
-Tarot Deck designed by @brayowulf
-"Chip Night" t-shirt
-A new lil houseplant pal
-10 pack of greeting cards designed by @littlefoible Colleen MacIsaac
-Tasty treats
-Strange Set of Stickers
-The concept of a basket (no physical basket guaranteed
SLIDE 5: "BSTC Mystery Basket" donated by @busstoptheatre
What could be in this box!? Past mystery boxes have contained delicious treats, local liquor, lost umbrellas, memberships, new to you coffee mugs, and physical pieces of the theatre itself! Who knows what we've cooked up this year???
Hint: This years theme will make your senses tingle!
Posted @withrepost • @matchstick.theatre Opening Night is officially full up!! 🔥
Grab your tickets to Punch Up while you can!
Follow the link in our bio to book your spot
Replenish and Change the World with these wonderful baskets on auction now in support of the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op!
Bidding is open till Dec 12th. Link is in our Bio.
These 4 featured baskets will replenish your tummy and soul, and get you ready to take on the status quo!
SLIDE 1: Text "Replenish and Change the World" over 4 photos of baskets described below.
SLIDE 2: "Chutney Trio" Basket donated by @khanshfx
Contains:
3 Bottles of Khan's Chutney (gf and vegan)
-Tomato Chutney
-Mango Chutney
-Coriander Chutney
("This is the best and we eat it on everything!"- The Bus Stop Staff)
SLIDE 3: "3 Collections of Poems by Sue Goyette" donated by @suegoyette
Contains:
-Monoculture: a commentary of monologues by Sue Goyette, signed copy
-Solstice 202-: an archive by Sue Goyette, signed copy
-Ocean by Sue Goyette, signed copy
-Beautiful woven basket
SLIDE 4: "Snack and Relax" Basket donated by @coral_mmmm
Contains:
-$20 Gift Card to @glitterbeancafe
-@rooted_rose_acupunk Punch Pass for 5 Sessions of community acupuncture (Queer friendly practitioner)
-1 Hour Massage with Louise Lyman at @watershedwellness.ca (Queer friendly practitioner)
-Fairtrade Organic @justuscoffee Dark Chocolate bar
SLIDE 5: "Whose Streets? Our Streets!" Basket donated by @mayworkskjipuktukhfx
Contains:
- Bloc By Bloc: Uprising - Definitive 3rd Edition Semi Co-operative Board Game
- "A Troublemaker's Handbook Vol.2" by Jane Slaughter
- "Secrets of a Successful Organizer" by Bradbury, Brenner & Slaughter
- Mayworks Union Made Ball Cap
- "Capitalism Isn't Working For Workers" Union Made T-shirt
- "Dec 6 - Capitalism Isn't Working for Women" Union Made T-shirt
- "Water Defender" Union Made Tote bag
- Full set of 2017 Social Justice Trading Cards (Out of Print)
- 9 Packs of Social Justice Trading Cards (2018, 2019 & 2021)
- "10th Anniversary Mayworks Halifax" Silkscreen poster
Holiday Gift Basket Auction is now LIVE till Dec 12th!
Bid Now and support the Bus Stop!
Bidding link in our Bio.
These 4 featured baskets are co-op themed, and we love member centred democratic organising 😍
SLIDE 1: Text "Basket Auction" over 4 photos of baskets described below.
SLIDE 2: "Espresso Yourself" Basket donated by @erinehancock
Contains:
-Vintage Espresso set and box (cute as hell)
-Fairtrade Just Us milk chocolate bar
-Fairtrade Equal Exchange Breakfast blend bag of coffee
SLIDE 3: "Winter Break" Basket donated by @erinehancock
Contains:
-Soft beige woven throw blanket (50x60 inches)
-Kitty cat ceramic mug
-Bag of fairtrade Equal Exchange breakfast blend coffee
-Fairtrade Just Us milk chocolate bar
-Handmade green and teal wool mittens
-Black socks with embroidered pear
-Pack of Bic intensity permanent markers ultra fine tip (pink, purples, blues)
-Fabric exterior grey bullet journal
-Beige wooden basket with sailboats
SLIDE 4: "Take a Hike" Basket donated by @kickatthedarktheatre
Contains:
-Fairtrade organic cotton co-operatively made medium-sized red hoodie
-Stojo collapsible cup 16oz
-"Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies" book by Ryan Correy
-"Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks" lonely planet book
SLIDE 5: "Co-operatives Rock!" Basket donated by @coopmgmt with text "We <heart> Co-ops!"
Contains:
-"Girls just wanna have fun…damental human rights" organic cotton, co-operatively made fair trade t-shirt size L any gender, in white
-"Green campus co-op" organic cotton, co-operatively made fair trade t-shirt size L any gender, in black
-Fairtrade co-operative milk chocolate bar from Just Us! In NS
-Sturdy Jannou Credit Union (St. Lucia) canvas bag
-International Centre for Co-operative Management tote (made from upcycled event banners)
-Valley Credit Union tall socks (L)
-Connect First Credit Union (Alberta) "stay grounded" black and blue socks (L)
-Connect First Credit Union grey and black toque
-Valley Credit Union Metal water bottle
-Jannou Credit Union infuser (fruit) water bottle
The 6th Annual Bus Stop Basket Auction is now open! Check out our bio for the bidding link! We've got some amazing baskets this year thanks to our wonderful member owners <3 Bidding is open until Dec. 12th at 5pm.
Thanks to our following member-owners for the beautiful baskets!
@hellocityimprov
@zuppaworks
@suegoyette
@iamgeneralkhan
@erinehancock
@mayworkskjipuktukhfx
@kickatthedarktheatre
@coopmgmt
@villainstheatre
@coral_mmmm
And as always, the famed Bus Stop Mystery Basket!!
Posted @withrepost • Visit @atlanticboylesque for details!
Posted @withrepost • @busstopwriterscircle Our last meeting of 2022 approaches! Join us Sunday December 11th at the Bus Stop Community Room to share your work in progress and connect with fellow creatives 🤍 Sign up form is coming soon but you can reserve a spot by shooting us a DM! 📝✨
Mark your calendars! 24 Hour Theatre is back on December 29th. Application are now open for writers, directors, actors, stage managers and designers. All levels of experience welcome! Sign up links in our bio.
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