On a light purple background are the words “Cover Story, Saman Farzaneh on Earworm” in black handwritten text beside the book cover for Earworm and a blob-like frame with a picture of Saman Farzaneh, a middle-aged Iranian man with short hair, a beard and a red plaid shirt. The book cover for Earworm features a light brown illustration of a woman looking forward from the side with enormous flowing locks of hair on a beige background. Inside her hair are the faces of fifteen other women with their eyes closed. The title of the play is spelled out in hair below the image with the author’s name above it.
In this special blog post, we speak with graphic designer Saman Farzaneh about the story behind the cover design for Earworm by Mohammad Yaghoubi and how its imagery resonates deeply with those acquainted with the recent political uprisings in Iran. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Co...
11.03.2026 14:50
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The book cover for An IMM-Permanent Resident features a wooden tabletop with a green coffee mug on top and two pages of a permanent residency application form on the table. Each page is filled out with answers in blue pen as well as doodles of hearts and the CN Tower and an Indian-style building. Paperclipped to each page is a standard government-issued photograph of the authors Neha and Himanshu. Their bodies are illustrated beneath their individual photographs in blue pen and they are each holding hands across the two separate pages. The title and author’s names appear in orange, white and green text above the pages.
A Bollywood-infused romance stuck in the bureaucratic limbo of immigration, today we celebrate the publication day of An IMM-Permanent Resident by Neha Poduval and Himanshu Sitlani. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/A/An-I...
10.03.2026 15:35
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The book cover for Against the Night features a picture of an orange and yellow sunset with a dark silhouette of trees at the bottom and a dark night sky overtop of the sunset. The title and authors are written in thin orange and yellow text at the bottom.
A reality-bending tragicomedy about a family on the verge of collapse, today we celebrate the publication day of Against the Night by Evelyne de la Chenelière, translated by Linda Gaboriau. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/A/Agai...
10.03.2026 14:41
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On a mustard yellow background, the book cover for The Art of War appears with a dark blue and gold finalist sticker on it. Above are the words “2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist, Book of the Year Award, City of Saskatoon Book Award” in blue and red text. The Saskatchewan Book Awards logo appears in the top left corner. To the left of the cover are the words “The Art of War by Yvette Nolan, Available now at playwrightscanada.com” in blue and red text and the Playwrights Canada Press logo underneath. The book cover features an expressionist painting of a war cannon entrenched in a swampy patch of a meadow surrounded by World War Two army soldiers with an orange sky in the background. The title and author are featured at the top and bottom in red and yellow faded text.
A big congratulations to Yvette Nolan whose play The Art of War has been shortlisted for the Book of the Year Award AND the City of Saskatoon Book Award at the 2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards! www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/T/The-...
06.03.2026 20:30
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Read an excerpt from Red Like Fruit
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
A metatheatrical tour de force about complicity, consent and power in the post #MeToo era, read an excerpt from Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...
04.03.2026 15:27
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April Office Hours
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
Publisher Annie Gibson is holding space in her calendar once a month to speak with playwrights about any questions you may have about publishing a play. The calendar is now open for April 2026. Learn more and book a spot now: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Ap...
03.03.2026 16:13
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Hannah Moscovitch's Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes is coming back to Audible Theater in NYC by popular demand starring Hugh Jackman & Ella Beatty! Get tickets here audiblexminetta.com and order a copy of the play here www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/S/Sexu...
27.02.2026 18:07
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The book cover for Chasing Champions features a cropped old black and white photo of the boxer Sam Langford in a fighting stance with his hands in fists. Behind the photo on a yellow background are the words “Samuel Langford” in black text and underneath is a red banner with the title and author in yellow, white and black text.
The true story of a Canadian boxing legend, today we celebrate the publication day of Chasing Champions: The Sam Langford Story by Jacob Sampson. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/C/Chas...
24.02.2026 16:13
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Kat Sandler play Yaga sells out after Heated Rivalry star cast in upcoming TV adaptation
A surprise casting announcement sold out stock of Sandler’s play, a remix of the myth of Baba Yaga, at multiple booksellers
Our publisher had an impromptu interview with The Globe and Mail to talk about the unprecedented spike in sales for Kat Sandler’s play Yaga after Hudson Williams from Heated Rivalry was cast in the television series adaptation!
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
23.02.2026 16:30
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The book cover for Rogers v. Rogers features the title in big bold red font with the words “Rogers” sideways on either side. There are multiple lines like computer wires stretched vertically from top to bottom and weaving within the words. The rest of the title and author are featured in the middle of the image in red and white text.
An electrifying solo show about Canada’s ultimate corporate feud, today we celebrate the publication day of Rogers v. Rogers by Michael Healey. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Roge...
17.02.2026 14:45
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Read an exclusive excerpt on All Lit Up from Maryline Chery’s solo show AFRODISIAC, a vibrant celebration of womanhood and the magic of natural hair. alllitup.ca/excerpted-af...
11.02.2026 21:00
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“Art ought to disrupt us into movement.”
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
We caught up with award-winning playwright Makram Ayache to chat about epic storytelling, spiritual values, and the legacies of organized religion explored in his profound new book, The Hooves Belonged to the Deer. bit.ly/4kzDmfY
11.02.2026 15:09
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Saying The F Word: A Conversation with Jordan Tannahill
Benjamin Gillespie
Read this incredible interview from the Journal of American Drama & Theatre with Jordan Tannahill about his provocative new play, Prince Faggot, interrogating the perceived limits of queer visibility. www.thesegalcenter.org/jadt/saying-...
28.01.2026 16:30
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On a bulletin board background with black lined corners, the book cover for Your Show Here appears in the center with tape marks on the corners. The cover features a close-up photograph of Daniel Brook’s face smiling amidst a bouquet of yellow tulips. Above the photo on a black panel is the title and author in blog white text.
A new solo show from one of Canada’s iconic theatre artists, today we celebrate the publication day of Your Show Here by Daniel MacIvor. www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/Y/Your...
27.01.2026 14:54
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Go analog 📚🎭✨
21.01.2026 20:32
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On a bright red background, the photos of five authors appear on top in narrow column images that resemble the spines of books. The author’s book covers also appear below their pictures. Underneath are the event details written in white and yellow text framed by white borders with one corner resembling the pages of a book. In the bottom left corner is a picture of the host that resembles the front cover of a book. Beside it is the logo for Canada’s Theatre Museum.
You’re invited to the Playwrights Canada Press Winter 2026 Book Launch, an evening celebrating the newest works from some of the country’s most acclaimed and influential playwrights. RSVP here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Pl...
19.01.2026 15:28
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Read an excerpt from The Art of War
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
An artist's odyssey to capture truth amidst the chaos of war, read an excerpt from The Art of War by Yvette Nolan. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2026/Re...
17.01.2026 14:08
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NEW Young Adult Books | Fall 2025 Top Grade Picks
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We’re thrilled that The Art of War by Yvette Nolan has been included in the latest edition of Top Grade, a selection of new Canadian books expertly chosen for K-12 classrooms. Check out the full video feature here: youtu.be/WYLnZWPuNNM
14.01.2026 16:31
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A screenshot of a Toronto Star article
According to the Toronto Star, Matthew Boswell, Canada’s former commissioner of competition, loves how he’s portrayed in Michael Healey’s new play, Rogers v. Rogers, playing a sold-out run until January 17. Pre-order the book coming out next month here: www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/R/Roge...
13.01.2026 15:08
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Introducing Office Hours
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
Sign up for office hours with Publisher Annie Gibson to learn about submission guidelines, the editorial process, or any questions you may have about publishing a play: www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/Introdu...
17.12.2025 20:35
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Read an excerpt from As Above
Playwrights Canada Press. Canada's foremost publisher of theatre books.
A woman’s healing journey mirrored through the secret language of trees, read an excerpt from As Above by Christine Quintana.
www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Re...
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09.12.2025 15:00
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On a light green background, a picture of Kamila Sediego smiling appears on the right. The book cover for Homecoming floats beside her photo at a slight angle. Above the image are the words “Pinoy pride is real, y’all. And it’s deep.” in elegant italic black text with two large quotation marks in light orange surrounding it. At the bottom left are the words “Interview with Kamila Sediego Author of Homecoming” in elegant black text.
We connected with playwright Kamila Sediego to chat about her heartfelt new book Homecoming, memories of sending balikbayan boxes to family in the Philippines, and why Vancouver has always felt like home. www.playwrightscanada.com/Blog/2025/Pi....
02.12.2025 13:31
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