Artists' Play Collective was born out of Artists' Play...a Cabaret! which began at Cervejaria Downtown in July 2003. Founded and produced by Elizabeth Dawn Snell, this cabaret was formed to present raw and truthful performances by independent artists of all forms. With
it being presented each month there were many artists who formed alliances and began to create together. For the second year anniversary show Elizabeth directed a medley of regular performers including dance, live music and theatre. Thus Artists' Play Collective was formed. In it's first incarnation it was structured improv, lead by a theme and carried out by it's members which consisted of almost 15 artists at a time.

With time Elizabeth began to focus the group and streamlined it to become a company of dancers with special guest
appearances of other artists. A.P.C presented "HeartSurge" at fFida in 2006 with guest musician Al Bee, Tango at the Bata Shoe Museum with visual artist Michael Janzen while Elizabeth and Jason Vanstone performed a tango mixed with contemporary flare.

Recently A.P.C. traveled to Halifax and was part of the Atlantic Fringe Festival
and has been involved with independent festivals such as Squiggfest.
Elizabeth has continued to produce the cabaret where the collective can continue to show work and in doing so was involved with a double billing with Gorey Storey by Thistle Project at Artists' Play Studio Theatre.

Artists Play Collective is also active in humanity and social awareness having performed for fundraisers for Artists' Against War and a project based fundraiser with Arts For Choice. Artists' Play Collective is thrilled to be a part of the 2008 Fringe Festival!