The Old Lady’s Guide to Survival at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview with director Zelda Dean. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? This is the second year for Bema Productions to be a part of the Victoria Fringe Festival. We had so much fun last year playing to almost full houses with The Best Meal You Ever Ate and we are expecting an equal success this year. I personally was … [Read more...]
The Old Lady’s Guide to Survival at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview with director Zelda Dean.
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50 Fun Things at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview with Jeff Hoffman
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50 Fun Things at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview with Jeff Hoffman. How long have you been producing work on the Fringe circuit? As an artist/company? Maniac Productions had its first Fringe show back in 2012 with "One Man Macbeth". The two actors involved with 50 Fun Things (Karin Atkinson and Jeff Hoffman) have, between the two of them, been involved with a total of six Fringe shows, performing primarily in Edmonton … [Read more...]
ArtSmarts Monday Magazine August 2016
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ArtSmarts Monday Magazine August 2016. This content was first published in the August 2016 of Monday Magazine and I have been given permission to re-publish it online. Summer Music Festival set to sizzle Summer—a time to relax and kick back, often outdoors, or on an unexpected exploration to another area of the city or region—perhaps enjoying a different performance genre. Festivals abound, including my personal favourite—the … [Read more...]
Art of the Eight Limbs by Kat Taddei at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview.
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Art of the Eight Limbs by Kat Taddei at the Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. Interview. Pick of the Fringe 2015 playwright Kat Taddei (“Best New Playwright for TWO) returns to the Victoria Fringe with her latest work Art of the Eight Limbs, and this year, has chosen to self-produce with her company Vino Buono. I had the opportunity to interview Taddei about this experience. Can you speak to the creation process of this work? Art of … [Read more...]
Animal Crackers at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2-14, 2016. A review.
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Animal Crackers at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2-14, 2016. A review. Blue Bridge Theatre’s Animal Crackers (August 2nd-August 14th 2016 at the Roxy Theatre in Quadra Village) is a crazy caper--pure pandemonium in which much hilarity ensues. Endless quips and groaners flow in syncopated patter. Blink and you’ll miss it! This madcap and wild ride into the imagination of the illustrious masters of comedy—the Marx Brothers—is vividly … [Read more...]
Theatre SKAM 2016-2017 season
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Theatre SKAM 2016-2017 season Theatre SKAM was formed in 1995 by four emerging artists (Sarah Donald, Karen Turner, Amiel Gladstone, and Matthew Payne) as a means for the creation and production of new work. Since that time they have served as a hub for other emerging artists, particularly with the advent of Bike Ride (now SKAMPEDE)--a mobile feast of theatre along the Galloping Goose--in 2009. Fashion Machine at George Jay April 30th, … [Read more...]
St Luke’s Players 2016-2017 season
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St Luke's Players 2016-2017 season. Long before the introduction of professional theatre companies to Victoria, all theatre was community based. One of the oldest troupes is St Luke’s Players. The upcoming season represents the 68th for this stalwart band of thespians. Last year, members answered a few questions for me which will provide more background on the troupe's mission statement and philosophy. The pantomime, a more recent … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. 2016-2017 Season.
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Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. 2016-2017 Season. Founded in 1974, Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People is only one of five professional theatres for young audiences in BC, and the only Theatre for Young Audience Company located on Vancouver Island that provides in-house theatre to Vancouver Island audiences. In addition to producing a season of theatre, Kaleidoscope also offers classes and workshops. Look for the annual … [Read more...]
Langham Court Theatre 2016-2017 season
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Langham Court Theatre 2016-2017 Season Langham Court Theatre enters its 88th season with the tag-line, “Driven by Passion. Fuelled by Community”. Production Chairs Roger Carr and Keith Digby, assisted by the Play Selection Committee, have compiled a season of award winners and classics for theatre goers. Next To Normal September 28, 2016 to October 15, 2016 Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, music by Tom Kitt Directed by Gregg … [Read more...]
Victoria Fringe Festival 2016 my “local” picks
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Victoria Fringe Festival 2016. My "local" picks. Stay tuned. I'll have them up shortly. … [Read more...]
