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Dear Universe, Fund our Passion
Let's bring this incredible show to life on more stages across the globe! We love this show. The current, past and future cast members. The crew. The writers, composers, musicians, directors, producers. We love you all! We love the theatre. And (Alleluia! Alleluia!) we believe in the heart, power, artistry and passion of Olivia O Musical! So, we're putting it out there, on World Theatre Day, when we celebrate the art and beauty of theatre making, that we are looking for spon
Diane Currie Sam
Mar 272 min read


Grief, Protest, and Song: Why Olivia O Feels Like a Musical for This Moment
Learn about Olivia O, a new musical coming to the Toronto Fringe Festival that explores grief, immigration, protest songs, and the power of community.
Diane Currie Sam
Mar 35 min read


Olivia O Wins the Adams Prize
Big news. Big gratitude. And one more step toward bigger stages — Olivia O has been awarded the Adams Prize from the Toronto Fringe. Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, awarded by the Toronto Fringe Festival Anyone else hear the buzz building?? :) We’re thrilled to share that Olivia O , the original musical by Diane Currie Sam and Jessica Carmona , has been awarded the Adams Prize from the Toronto Fringe! If you know the Fringe world, you know this matters. The Adams Prize
Diane Currie Sam
Feb 232 min read


Olivia O Wins Big! Tom Hendry Award for Best Musical
Causing a stir, and bringing the heat .. 🔥 So happy to announce we won the Tom Hendry award from the Playwright's Guild of Canada .. the Dan School of Drama & Music Musical Award for 2025!! The Tom Hendry Awards celebrate excellence in new Canadian plays, shining a spotlight on bold voices and original storytelling across the country. To have Olivia O recognized in this space feels especially meaningful. After earning the 2024 Artivist Award from Adelphi University and th
Diane Currie Sam
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Sing for Hope Artivism Award
A musical with a message .. and we're only getting started. We’re thrilled to share that Jessica Carmona and Diane Currie Sam are the recipients of the 2024 Artivist Award , presented by Adelphi University and sponsored by the Sing for Hope Foundation. The award celebrates artists who use their creative work to inspire social change. And that’s exactly what Diane and Jessica have done with their original musical, Olivia O . Olivia O follows the journey of a young girl caugh
Diane Currie Sam
Apr 11, 20252 min read

