We’ve got something special hitting the stage this weekend — and you’re invited!
This Saturday, Aug 22 at 7pm, join us at the North Delta Centre for the Arts for From Script to Spotlight, a lively, one‑night‑only showcase featuring brand‑new scenes written by participants from our Page to Stage workshops. These emerging playwrights have spent the last month crafting short pieces, and now local actors, including my eldest daughter Mary, are bringing their words to life.
Scriptwriting class with Leslie Stark
Expect comedy, drama, surprises, and that electric feeling of seeing fresh work performed for the very first time. It’s fun, it’s local, and it’s exactly the kind of creative energy DLAS loves to champion.
My piece is called “Talk Therapy is Better with Margaritas.” Isn’t everything?? 😆🥂🤗
Tickets are just $10 at the door, and every dollar goes directly to supporting the actors who make this magic happen.
If you’ve been looking for a great night out, a reason to support local arts, or simply want to cheer on new writers taking their first steps into the spotlight, this is the show.
Celebrate Story and Short Films with us at the COMPOSED Festival of Writing and Film this Thursday, Friday and Saturday! June 26–28, 2025
Join us for a vibrant weekend of literary and cinematic celebration at the 2025 COMPOSED Festival of Writing and Film. Saturday offers workshops in the daytime and the evening the COMPOSED Short Film Festival both at the beautiful North Delta Centre for the Arts.
Angela Rebrec, fantastic president of the Delta Literary Arts Society, and her faithful sidekick, me, the V.P.
This three-day community festival offers something for everyone—and all events are completely free! I’ll be teaching a poetry workshop, and my son Isidore has a stop-motion short film in the festival Saturday evening! Come see! Register for workshops and the film festival at http://www.dlas.ca.
Thursday, June 26 — Words on Fire: Festival Edition
My lovely friend Tiffany braving the mic to share a new poem!
6:00 PM | Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Ladner
We launch the festival with a special edition of our beloved open mic series, Words on Fire. Enjoy refreshments and conversation following the readings.
Friday, June 27 — Poetry Slam Competition
The fabulous Kagan Goh
6:00 PM | Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Ladner
Hosted by Delta’s own spoken word artist Linden Chow
Saturday, June 28 DAYTIME — Workshops
All events at North Delta Centre for the Arts (11425 84 Ave.)
Register at www.dlas.ca to secure your spot—workshop spaces are filling up
11 AM
Choosing Your Book Publishing Path 11am with Debra Purdy-Kong
A Journey Of Identity: reconnecting to your roots, culture, and heritage with Ladonna Hindmarch
12pm Songwriting 101 with Shelley Stevens
Writing Under Pressure: finding poetry in your messy, crazy life. 12pm with Anna Eastland
1 PM
Secrets of the 7-Day Screenplay with Jordan Stratford
Discovering Poetry with Marc Perez
Microphone Technique for Spoken Word with Lory White
2 PM
The Social Aspect of Writing and Performing with Marlo Browne
The Flaw: writing toward your light with Jude Neale
3 PM
Painting Words with Light and Shadow 3pm with Steven Kirby-Schwartz
Historical Fiction Hacks with Jordan Stratford
Live Performances – Saturday Afternoon
12:00 PM – The Boy Who Faked Kung Fu A bold, theatrical solo performance by Kagan Goh—this autobiographical tale is full of humour, pathos, and punch.
1:00 PM – Water Forgets Its Own Name Poet Jude Neale shares her poetic responses to the paintings of Nicholas Jennings, drawn from their collaboration exploring the beauty of Bowen Island. An immersive, interactive event.
2:30 PM – Spoken Word + Comedy with Kagan Goh Kagan returns for a spoken word performance of Disco Ball Mandala, followed by two stand-up comedy sets that explore mental health, identity, and resilience with humour and insight.
7:00 PM — COMPOSED Short Film Festival Screening
Some of the judges pre-screening films to make our selections. My son Isidore was not allowed to vote—as he has a film being shown! Congrats, honey!
Cap off the festival with an evening of poetic and literary short films—each under 10 minutes. Vote for the audience favourite! Red Carpet photos, free popcorn, cash bar and concession.
Reserve your free seats now at www.dlas.ca or via Eventbrite—seating is limited.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and volunteers!
Don’t miss this popular yearly literary event!!! Hope to see you there! Bring a friend or two…
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