Here’s the presentation that Jaryd Zinkewich and I did at Pecha Kucha Night 4, Victoria BC, November 25 2010. From our Pecha Kucha introduction: “Jaryd Zinkewich and Janis La Couvée originally met through Twitter and Social Media Club, and discovered, despite several decades of age difference, that they shared many of the same values and ideas concerning community, connection and engagement. They worked together on Twestival … [Read more...]
October 20-24th 2010 This week in theatre in Victoria BC
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's a busy time of the year in Victoria BC for theatre. Here's a recap for this coming week. Death of a Clown by Itsazoo Productions at the Phoenix Theatre UVic, ends Saturday October 23rd Written by Sebastien Archibald, and originally presented at the Victoria Fringe Festival in 2006, this play is part of the Spotlight on Alumni. “Meet Roy! He's a floppy, fun-loving clown born into a rigid and oppressive metropolis. A natural … [Read more...]
CHALK Physical Theatre Behind Bars
October 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Expect to be amazed and astonished by the latest production from William Head on Stage (WHos), CHALK, Physical Theatre Behind Bars. CHALK is created and performed by SNAFU and six of the inmates from William Head Institution under the direction of multi-talented performing artist, choreography and designer, Ingrid Hansen. Ingrid first became involved with WHoS, now in its 30th year, and the only prison theatre company of its kind in Canada, … [Read more...]
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2010 suggestions (from the Victoria Fringe)
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I am not a reviewer, but do see a lot of theatre – 35 shows at this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival (and somehow I managed NOT to see all the shows from Victoria going on to Vancouver). Here's a list of all the shows from the Victoria Fringe that are coming to Vancouver. The productions are uniformly excellent. However, my taste in theatre may not be yours. Caveat emptor! Die Roten Punkte: Featuring the talents of German punk rockers … [Read more...]
My Victoria Fringe Festival 2010 Picks – “away” shows
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimers first: I am not a reviewer, but I do see a lot of theatre – almost 30 shows at last year’s Victoria Fringe Festival. During the year I volunteer regularly with Atomic Vaudeville, Intrepid Theatre, The Canadian College of Performing Arts, Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, and Theatre SKAM. I attend the Belfry, Theatre Inconnu and the Phoenix Theatre at Uvic too. My son is a performer. I have either seen these performers in previous … [Read more...]
Victoria Fringe Festival 2010 – my picks – local
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Victoria Fringe Festival picks – local companies or actors I know Disclaimers first: I am not a reviewer, but I do see a lot of theatre – almost 30 shows at last year’s Victoria Fringe Festival. During the year I volunteer regularly with Atomic Vaudeville, Intrepid Theatre, The Canadian College of Performing Arts, Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, and Theatre SKAM. I attend the Belfry, Theatre Inconnu and the Phoenix Theatre at Uvic … [Read more...]
Volunteering for the Victoria Fringe Festival
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's no secret - I love theatre, especially the Victoria Fringe Festival. Every summer since 2007 I have made the last two weeks of summer my staycation, working half days, volunteering in the afternoons and fringing away like crazy into the wee hours of the morning. Why? I'm a failed thespian; star of high school drama, and student in the U of C theatre department before becoming "serious" about life. Although I did manage a role as … [Read more...]
Summer Fun in the City 2010 – Theatre
July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We are truly blessed in Victoria, BC – voted Cutural Capital of Canada in 2008. This summer theatre season includes: The Victoria Shakespeare Society performing Richard the III and Taming of the Shrew at Camosun College, Landsdowne Campus ASAP Theatre performing A Party Worth Crashing and The Next Five Years at the Canadian College of Performing Arts Hall, 1701 Elgin Ave in Oak Bay. Belfry Theatre and Billy Bishop Goes to … [Read more...]
Vic High Community Choir 5th Anniversary Concert
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Vic High Community Choir is celebrating their 5th anniversary with a concert Wednesday June 9th, 7:30pm in the Wallace Auditorium atVic High, 1260 Grant Street, Victoria BC. Their special guest will be Colleen Eccleston, an engaging performer and phenomenal vocalist. The choir was formed in 2005 by Mark Hellman, a well know local actor, musician and puppeteer. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark when he coached my son in voice and … [Read more...]
