• "Magpie honestly gives me so much hope and happiness as an artist. I'm always so inspired by what goes on in rehearsal, onstage, and the magic we create together."

    Emma Paulini, long-time collaborator

  • “Magpie is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for *anyone* who's interested in theatre, regardless of any background. I cannot imagine being part of a more thoughtful and considerate company and I look forward to continuing to share the space with theatre veterans, fresh faces, and audiences alike.”

    Jae Kinsman, Core Ensemble

  • “I love Magpie's commitment to queer storytelling, returning queer folks to a magical narrative in which we have always taken part.”

    Chess Amadé, long-time collaborator

  • "Our work...challenges the boundaries of performance itself. There's a constant push to innovate and find new ways to connect with our audience. Expect to be taken out of your comfort zone; to encounter raw, authentic emotion, and to leave with new questions and ideas."

    Michelle Marais, Founding Member & Resident Costumer

  • "Beyond making art accessible to the audience, we also [...] go a step further, and think about how art making can become accessible to the people making the art. We are committed to providing training and opportunities to people who haven't had access to traditional [arts] education. [It] is a deeply human thing - it might be the only thing that really united every human being. So why [exclude] anyone from making art on a professional level?"

    James T. Washburn, Founding Artistic Director

  • "Our work is about making space for diverse perspectives, and about constantly questioning the norms of both art and society."

    Michelle Marais, Founding Member & Resident Costumer