Announcing GRTTWaK10 (ten!)
Because the last one was so much fun, we’re going to do another evening of GRTTWaK. It’ll be the tenth, which is kind of crazy. Like last time, it’ll be at The Garrison, and all proceeds will go to...
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GRTTWaK10 tickets have arrived
The GRTTWaK10 rush and reader tickets arrived in the mail today, fresh from Brown Paper Tickets. They’re lovely. The advanced tickets are almost sold out, and soon, the only way to get into GRTTWaK10...
View ArticleGRTTWaK is sold out
That’s right folks. We’re sold out, and the signup list is full. At this point, the only way to see the show is to arrive at the Garrison early for rush tickets. GRTTWaK10 / The Garrison, 1197 Dundas...
View ArticleGRTTWaK10 Wrap-up
We came, we read, we laughed. GRTTWaK10 was a success. We had a ton of fun, and we raised some cash for Frontier College. Some coverage: Brad Wheeler covered the night for The Globe and Mail Lee-Anne...
View ArticleA Roomful of Islanders Read Their Childhood Works
Way back in 2009, I got a call from Sandy Nicholson, who wanted to talk about doing a GRTTWaK-style event in PEI. The resulting show was called The Hilroy Diaries (name courtesy of GRTTWaK reader...
View ArticleGRTTWaK on CBC Radio’s Living Out Loud
A few weeks ago, my radio-making pal (and past GRTTWaK reader) Steve Wadhams asked about doing an episode of Living Out Loud using some GRTTWaK tape. The result airs today, March 18, on most CBC Radio...
View ArticleAwkward “Talent” Contest
From Mr. Daniel Shapiro, the man who brought you the Awkward Show and Tell open-mic series, comes a new event: Awkward “Talent” Contest Wednesday, June 15 at 8:30pm Clinton’s Tavern 693 Bloor Street...
View ArticleGRTTWaK11
Update: we sold out. There are no more advanced tickets. That means there are now only two ways to get into the show: Sign up to read or Show up at The Garrison on Monday, November 21, 2011 and hope to...
View ArticleGRTTWaK11 is sold out
And just like that, less than 24 hours after I announced it, all 100 advance tickets for GRTTWaK11 have sold out. That means there are now only two ways to get into the show: Sign up to read or Show up...
View ArticleGRTTWaK is on hiatus
GRTTWaK (the Toronto-based live show) is now on hiatus until 2013. Why? Dan moved to France for a year. In the meantime, please feel free to sign up for the mailing list, so you’ll know exactly when...
View ArticleWelcome back, CBC Radio listeners
Welcome back, CBC Radio listeners If you’re here because you heard about GRTTWaK on the radio, welcome! If you want to hear the radio show again or download an MP3, click here If you want to be on the...
View ArticleAnnouncing GRTTWaK12
Update, November 2, 2013: Advance tickets are now sold out. But, there are still two ways to get into the show: Sign up to read. Readers get in free, and we still need a few to round out the show. Sign...
View ArticleA holiday reminder from GRTTWaK
If, like me, you happen to find yourself in your childhood home over the holidays, please take a few minutes to peek in the attic or basement. Find your old journal. Track down that classic creative...
View ArticleAnnouncing GRTTWaK13
We’re locked and loaded for another edition of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids on Monday, March 3, 2014 at The Garrison. That’s just a few weeks away, so there’s no time to lose. If you have...
View ArticleTour + Radio
Big news. We’re taking Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids on the road! We’re making a CBC Radio show! Here’s the plan: 10 live shows in 10 Canadian cities. 10 weekly radio shows. But here’s the...
View ArticleOn the occasion of our tenth (and final) episode…
It’s hard to believe, but our CBC Radio show is almost over. Our final episode, recorded live at Le Cagibi in Montreal, airs this Wednesday, August 27. You can also hear it on this website, and...
View ArticleGRTTWaK is headed back to Toronto, Halifax, and Montreal
Happy Thanksgiving, and greetings from Jenna‘s childhood bedroom. A friendly reminder: if you’re visiting your family this weekend, get digging. Make some time to find those teenage diaries, childhood...
View ArticleEpisode 1: Vancouver
Broken hearts, summer vacations, and ninjas traveling down BC's Sunshine Coast. Recorded live at Little Mountain Gallery in Vancouver, BC.
View ArticleEpisode 2: Calgary
Teenage mermaid fantasies, passive-aggressive notes to mom, and a new diet to help you gain weight. Recorded live at Broken City Social Club in Calgary, AB.
View ArticleEpisode 3: St. John's
Sibling rivalry, backhanded compliments, and werewolves. Recorded live at The Rocket Room in St. John's, Newfoundland.
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