Pearle Harbour’s Chautauqua at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Justin Miller. Justin Miller IS Pearle Harbour—a drag tragicomedienne with an impressive list of credits. Learn more about her latest show, Chautauqua, below. What sparked the creation of this show and can you speak to the creation process? Also—when did Pearle make her first appearance? I had just come off a run playing Hedwig & the Angry Inch (directed by my longtime … [Read more...]
Pearle Harbour’s Chautauqua at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Justin Miller.
June 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
My Funny Valentine at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Dave Deveau.
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My Funny Valentine at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Dave Deveau. I first interviewed Dave Deveau when his play My Funny Valentine was presented as a reading at the inaugural OUTstages Festival in 2015. You can read that interview HERE. I caught up with Dave recently for an update. Has My Funny Valentine changed at all since its debut? Every time we circle back to this show I work on the text a bit, so over the years the final … [Read more...]
Animal Medicine at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Eddi Wilson.
June 12, 2018 By 1 Comment
Animal Medicine at OUTstages 2018. Interview with Eddi Wilson. Eddi Wilson presents Animal Medicine as part of Intrepid Theatre’s OUTstages 2018, after development that included UNO Fest 2017 and a recent YOU Show performance. What sparked the creation of this show (can you speak to the creation process)? This show began percolating while I was in the messy midst of pursuing a diploma in animal health technology. The program I chose … [Read more...]
A Summer of Theatre 2018 in Victoria BC.
May 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A Summer of Theatre 2018 in Victoria BC. Victoria Fringe Festival line-up at the Metro Studio Theatre. Photo: Derek Ford. Summer is a time of festivals and outdoor events, perfect for unwinding and experiencing theatre in venues outside of the "norm"--although there are still plenty of indoor shows too. Here's the line-up as of May 29th. June All My Sons by Arthur Miller Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre May 29-June 10 Arthur … [Read more...]
Country Song at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages Festival 2017. An interview.
June 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Country Song at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages Festival 2017. An interview. I had a chance to catch up with actor Lee-Anne Poole about her show Country Song, coming to Intrepid Theatre’s OUTstages Festival June 22nd and 24th. What sparked the creation of this show? Is this your first one person show? I wanted to try something new. And I had some bit and pieces written. Stories about my father. He loves Country Music. I spent a few … [Read more...]
MSM men seeking men at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages 2017. An interview.
June 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment
MSM men seeking men at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages 2017. An interview. Appearing for one night only, Friday June 23, 2017, MSM men seeking men is a dance theatre piece about queer online dating culture. Creator Indrid Kasapi was kind enough to answer a few questions about MSM's genesis and esthetic and his current projects. Photo: Alejandro Santiago What sparked the creation of this show? In 2012 I was cleaning my old computer … [Read more...]
Love with Leila at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages 2017. An interview.
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Love with Leila at Intrepid Theatre OUTstages 2017. An interview. I've known Izad Etemadi since his days as a student at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, and followed his career avidly since, including watching the beginning of Leila as a character. I had a chance to chat with Izad via email about his upcoming show, Love with Leila, coming soon to Intrepid Theatre's OUTstages Theatre Festival. What sparked the creation of this … [Read more...]
Roller Derby Saved My Soul at OUTstages Festival 2016. An interview with Nancy Kenny.
June 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Roller Derby Saved My Soul at OUTstages Festival 2016. An interview with Nancy Kenny. She's back! Nancy Kenny returns with her hit one-woman show to the 2nd annual OUTstages Festival produced by Intrepid Theatre. What sparked the creation of this show? I've been participating in Fringes since 2002. I always admired one person shows. I never knew how to approach it until one day I read an article about roller derby in Ottawa. It was the … [Read more...]
Ten Theatre Festivals for 2016 in Victoria BC.
March 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Ten Theatre Festivals for 2016 in Victoria BC Victoria is a city of theatre with over 50 companies (both large and small, new and established, traditional and emerging) regularly producing work. This is the year the Belfry Theatre celebrates its 40th season, Paper Street Theatre celebrates its fifth and the Victoria Fringe Festival turns 30! As I began to catalogue the many events audiences can look forward to in 2016, I came to the … [Read more...]
OUTstages Festival at Intrepid Theatre July 5-12 2015
February 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
OUTstages Festival at Intrepid Theatre July 5-12 2015. Media release. Intrepid Theatre comes OUT with Victoria’s first queer theatre festival VICTORIA – For over 28 years, Intrepid Theatre has presented alternative, international theatre to audiences in Victoria, BC through Uno Fest, the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, and an annual presentation series. In July 2015, Intrepid Theatre will launch a new, curated theatre festival, OUTstages: … [Read more...]
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