# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a two-hour Performance Art workshop with multidisciplinary artist Charlie Petch!About this EventJoin us for The Ampersand Review's second October Writing Series with award-winning multidiscplinary artist Charlie Petch.Bullied for their lateral lisp, Charlie Petch went from silent to feeling happiest onstage. Now an award-winning theatre and spoken word artist, Charlie will show you tips and tricks for public speaking and performance in “Love Your Embarrassment.” Part microphone training, performance coaching, and comedy writing, Charlie will break down the elements of handling a microphone and stand, performing with and without notes, and offer tips for engaging an audience. He will lead with a writing exercise that will embrace embarrassment in a way that will leave you feeling empowered. “Love Your Embarrassment” will boost your confidence and have you excited for the next time you’re onstage or public speaking. You can interact or just watch, have fun, and learn.**Writers should please bring a notebook and penCharlie Petch (they/he) is a disabled & transmasculine multidisciplinary artist. Their debut poetry collection, Why I Was Late (Brick Books), won the 2022 ReLit Award, and was named "Best of 2021" by The Walrus. Petch received a Golden Beret Spoken Word Prize from the League of Canadian Poets. Their play “No one’s special at the hot dog cart” debuted in 2024 with sold out shows at Theatre Passe Muraille and Public Energy. Petch's latest poetry book, "Infinite Audition" by Brick Books, was launched in 2025, and is being used both as a poetry book, and theatre resource for trans and non-binary actors. It also contains a full album of music created by Charlie. They founded "Hot Damn it's a Queer Slam" and have worked in spoken word organizing and curation since 2011. They do workshops and write plays, librettos, poems, and music and perform their work for audiences all over Turtle Island.Please note that this event will be taking place in room B222 in the B-Wing of Sheridan College's Hazel McCallion Campus. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mississauga/the-ampersand-review-october-22nd-writing-series/100002003035413843 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, workshops, spoken-word, performances, comedy, entertainment, public-speaking, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.9, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mississauga - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus - **lat**: 43.5910743 - **long**: -79.64676209999999 - **full address**: Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9ba99d80bd3a9ce93cf0c2a61aea4f6506602f354a6a5899753659f14508c990-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf868b8-gmir.jpg?v=1791328582 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series being held? - **A:** The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series? - **A:** The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series is organized by The Ampersand Review. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Ampersand Review October 22nd Writing Series is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mississauga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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