Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2017. A review. Ah, summertime—the season of film blockbusters, beach books and romantic musicals. Veteran director (and UVic Phoenix alumnus) Darcy Evans in his Blue Bridge début, mines the extensive repertoire of legendary composer and lyricist Cole Porter in this light, frothy--and original—confection. Evans re-imagines the venue as the Roxy Lounge (Brian Ball’s set includes … [Read more...]
Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre August 2017. A review.
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Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Interview with director Darcy Evans.
July 31, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Red Hot Cole at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Interview with director Darcy Evans. Director Darcy Evans created a Cole Porter work-out playlist to immerse himself in the acclaimed composer and lyricist’s music as he arranged the tunes for Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre’s upcoming Red, Hot Cole! (August 2-13, 2017). Evans, who graduated from the University of Victoria Phoenix Theatre, and began his theatre career in Spirit of a Nation, … [Read more...]
Twelfth Night by Company C – win tickets
October 23, 2013 By 9 Comments
I’m happy to announce a ticket contest for the up-coming production of Twelfth Night by the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Year III students, Company C, November 8 – 10th at the Metro Studio Theatre. The students are part of the cast and most of the production roles, a unique experience for Canadian artists so close to launching their professional careers. “This program gives us the courage and skills needed to become more than … [Read more...]
Stratford Director returns to Victoria to direct “The Grapes of Wrath”
February 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
Join Year II students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) as they present The Grapes of Wrath, directed by former Stratford actor and associate director Darcy Evans. I've been a dedicated supporter of CCPA since my second son attended and graduated. He's now living in Toronto, and busy with his artistic career. It's important to me to give back to an educational institution that provides training in the arts. College graduates … [Read more...]
Canadian College of Performing Arts presents Theatrical Treasures
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Join students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) for Theatrical Treasures, a celebration of Canadiana featuring Village of Idiots by John Lazarus and Ten Lost Years by Jack Winter and Cedric Smith. … [Read more...]
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