CAMH Recovery College: Creative Writing Techniques

Beginning on February 9, 2020. I will be teaching Creative Writing Techniques: Braving the Elements through CAMH Recovery College. This six week introductory course is open to those who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges and/or social services use. This also includes family members, friends and health care providers, when appropriate.

Recovery colleges are nonclinical-based education and training programs offered to people who have experienced mental health and/or addiction challenges, and who feel ready to set goals, gain skills and make social connections as part of their personal journey.

Please reach out to anyone you know who might interested.

WholeNote Magazine previews A Million Billion Pieces

A Million Billion Pieces officially opens on November 28th (with previews on November 25, 26, 27) at Young People’s Theatre. I was happy to answer some questions that Jennifer Parr of WholeNote Magazine had recently. From the article The Parts that Musical Passion Plays.

When I asked Brock if his writing process changed for this project since he was writing for a teenage audience, he said, “not much. The characters are teenagers, but they’ve lived their whole lives being told they wouldn’t survive to adulthood, so they’ve had to fit as much as possible in on a countdown. These characters are hyper aware of the finite amount of time in a life. I think we all have a sense we’re not using the time we have correctly – I certainly do.

To read the full preview, you can click here.

A Million Billion Pieces runs at Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre from November 25 - December 13. For rehearsal photos, show information, and ticket information, check out their website.

The cast and crew of A Million Billion Pieces.