Into The Woods by Company C January 28-February 6, 2016. A preview. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies. It’s been 10 years since my son Elliott Loran first became a student at the Canadian College of Performing Arts and I still remember, fondly, the productions of the inaugural season of Company C, the year III program that sees students forming their own repertory company and taking on roles from production to performance. To cap … [Read more...]
Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner January 19-22 2016. A Review.
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Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner January 19-22 2016. A Review. Describe My Lonely by Robbie Huebner (The Dangers of Daphne, Archand)--presented by Catador Theatre January 19—22 at the Intrepid Theatre Club--is an assured production: emerging playwright Robbie Huebner’s dialogue, whip-smart and full of comedic flair, truly capturing not only the zeitgeist of an age—and gamer and fantasy culture—but also the heartbreak of romance and the … [Read more...]
Murder by Midnight Interactive Dinner Theatre. Interview with creator Vanessa Baylen.
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Murder by Midnight Interactive Dinner Theatre. Interview with creator Vanessa Baylen. There's a new dinner theatre in town--one that promises to be quite different from previous incarnations in the genre. I first learned of Chris Rudram of Enigmatic Events from his food blog, Victoria, In Person. Chris, a recent transplant from England, had the most engaging way of chronicling his experiences, and he is prolific. It so happens he also has … [Read more...]
Stepping Out at Langham Court Theatre January 13-30 2016. A review.
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Stepping Out at Langham Court Theatre January 13-30 2016. A review. Diligent hard work, dedication, commitment and persistence pay off significantly for the talented cast and crew of Stepping Out (currently at Langham Court Theatre until January 30, 2016). Working together since June of last year (the longest rehearsal period ever in the theatre’s storied 87 years) they’ve crafted a show that is entertaining, and sure to please with its … [Read more...]
A 2016 Arts Prospective Victoria BC
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A 2016 Arts Prospective. Victoria BC. From Pixabay by geralt A prospective—I’m eagerly awaiting the following productions, seasons, events, festivals, shows, new works, new artistic risks, and celebrations for a variety of reasons. Some include—the first time a company has been able to produce a complete season (Scrumpy Productions); a significant milestone like a 5th (Sing Your Joy young adult chorus, Broken Rhythms) or 10th birthday (Snafu … [Read more...]
A Very Commedia Christmas by Lightning Theatre December 2015 in Victoria BC. A review.
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A Very Commedia Christmas by Lightning Theatre December 2015 in Victoria BC. A review. Mining a centuries-old theatrical tradition, one on which much of modern improvisation, comedy and drama is based, and re-inventing it, while making it relevant for today’s young, hip and culturally obsessed generation, is a massive undertaking requiring perspicacity, diligence and practice. Originally founded as an improv troupe with a twist in 2013, … [Read more...]
Lethal Christmas by Paper Street Theatre December 16-19, 2015. An interview.
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Lethal Christmas by Paper Street Theatre December 16-19, 2015. An interview. It’s not traditional holiday fare, but for many movie buffs, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas action flick. For the second show of their fifth season, local troupe Paper Street Theatre Co present Lethal Christmas, an improvised Christmas action movie. Dave Morris, founder of Paper Street Theatre Co, and company member Monica Ogden sat down … [Read more...]
A Very Commedia Christmas December 10-12, 2015. Interview with Kevin Koch of Lightning Theatre.
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A Very Commedia Christmas December 10-12, 2015. Interview with Kevin Koch of Lightning Theatre. Emerging theatre company Lightning Theatre promises a show that will be “Part Christmas Carol, part Marx Brothers, part Citizen Kane”. Find out more as I interview Kevin Koch, founder and one of the writers of the show. Lightning Theatre has traditionally performed improvised work. Why the decision to go to a scripted play? We’d wanted to … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol at the Belfry Theatre December 1-20, 2015. A review.
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A Christmas Carol at the Belfry Theatre, December 1-20, 2015. A review. Michael Shamata’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, currently at the Belfry Theatre December 1-20, 2015, represents theatrical craft of the highest level. Under Shamata’s careful and insightful guidance, the large multi-generational cast brings the beloved story to life with thoughtfulness, care and great joy. A Christmas Carol is definitely Shamata’s … [Read more...]
Spit Delaney’s Island at Theatre Inconnu December 3-19, 2015. A review.
December 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
Spit Delaney's Island at Theatre Inconnu December 3-19, 2015. A review. As an islander, born and bred, no one speaks to me like author Jack Hodgins. When I’m reading his short stories and novels, the smell of the sea and pictures of impenetrable forest fairly leap from the page—his vivid characters reminiscent of some of the eccentrics I remember growing up as a logger’s daughter on the West Coast. Thus, imagine my excitement last December when … [Read more...]
