PINK INK THEATRE PRODUCTIONS ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
Pi Theatre produces and presents bold and uncompromising plays that explore modern life. We connect audiences with theatre that’s intellectually alive and emotionally charged.
About This Cause
Pi Theatre began life as the Pink Ink Co-op in 1984, led by Sandhano Schultze. It quickly established a distinct position in Vancouver’s theatrical ecology, with a reputation for producing the work of Quebecois playwrights, as well as works from the world stage. In 1990 the company began to engage performers under Equity Guest Artist Contracts and in 1991, Pink Ink joined PACT, becoming a signatory to the Canadian Theatre Agreement. Pink Ink was very influential in bringing the French-Canadian canon to Vancouver’s attention and it continues to be a specialist in this field. To date, Pi has produced more than 20 plays from Quebec in English translation, the most recent being "Bashir Lazhar" by Evelyne de la Chenelière in 2009. In 1998, Del Surjik was appointed AD. Under his tenure, Pi continued its community leadership role as major force in See Seven, a marketing and shared-resource initiative for independent theatre in Vancouver. In 2005, Pi began touring, most notably at the National Arts Centre for the Magnetic North Festival, as well as regionally in BC. Also in 2005, Pi formalized its commitment to mentorship with the launch of the emerging artists’ showcase Prime Placements. This program offers opportunities for these artists and cultural workers to gain more experience with a PACT company and be mentored by seasoned professionals. Early in 2008, Pi welcomed its third and current artistic director, Richard Wolfe. The company is now building a vision that puts the role of authorial voice at the centre of its activities and programming choices. 2009’s highly regarded Canadian premiere of "after the quake" introduced our audiences to the distinct voice of Japanese author Haruki Murakami. In 2013, Pi presented the Vancouver premiere of Mark O'Rowe's "Terminus" to rave reviews, eight Jessie Award nominations and three wins. This was followed by the world-premiere of Pi's first playwright-in-residence Sean Devine's "Except in the Unlikely Event of War," which was nominated for three awards. In 2015, Pi celebrated its 30th anniversary. In January, Pi toured its 2014 site-specific production of Jordi Mand's "Between the Sheets" to Victoria and in April we presented the second Canadian professional production of Sarah Kane's "Blasted." "Blasted" was nominated for eight Jessie Awards (Outstanding Lighting, Set, and Sound; Performance by an Actor, Actress and Supporting Actor; Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Production) and won three, including one for Richard Wolfe for outstanding direction. Pi is a member of the Alliance for Arts and Culture, the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, Progress Lab, and a full member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres.