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| Address | 30 Bridgman Avenue Toronto, Ontario Canada |
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| Type | performing arts centre |
| Capacity | Main Space: 205 Extra Space: 100 |
| Opened | 1970 |
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The Tarragon Theatre is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one of the main centers for contemporary playwriting in the country.[1] Located near Casa Loma, the theatre was founded by Bill and Jane Glassco in 1970.[2] Bill Glassco was the artistic director from 1971 to 1982. In 1982, Urjo Kareda took over as artistic director and remained in that role until his death in December 2001.[3] Richard Rose was appointed artistic director in July 2002.[3] Mike Payette assumed the role of artistic director in September 2021 upon Rose's retirement,[4] with Lisa Li joining as Executive Director in June 2024.
In 1987, Tarragon purchased and renovated the building that has been its home since 1971. There are two performance spaces: the Mainspace (205 seats), and The Extra Space (113 seats).
Tarragon is well known for its development, creation and encouragement of new work.[1][3] Over 170 works have premiered at Tarragon. Playwrights who have premiered their work here include Morwyn Brebner, David French, Michael Healey, Joan MacLeod, Morris Panych, James Reaney, Jason Sherman, Brendan Gall, Hannah Moscovitch, Ellie Moon and Judith Thompson.
- ^ a b "Tarragon Theatre". The Canadian Encyclopedia, September 3, 2008.
- ^ Agrell, Siri (May 26, 2010). "Co-founder of Toronto's Tarragon Theatre had a social conscience that benefited many". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c Ouzonian, Richard (September 27, 2017). "Speaking of theatre, Tarragon Theatre celebrates 40 years". Toronto Star. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ Burke, Jim (March 12, 2021). "Mike Payette to step down from Geordie Theatre for top job at Toronto's Tarragon".