Twilight Cafeby Tony Hall “Trinidadian playwright Tony Hall’s Twilight Café serves up heaping portions of domestic violence, and director Rhoma Spencer’s theatrically vivid production presents the material with honesty and depth.” – NOW Magazine Who:Directed by: Rhoma SpencerFeaturing: David Collins & Raven DaudaSet, Costumes and Props: Julia TribeSound Design: Nicholas MurrayLighting Design: Michelle RamsayMovement Consultant: […]
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Who wrote it? Who knows – but we like it
It’s time again for us to check in with UnSpun Theatre’s WikiPlay Project – “an ongoing work that anyone can read, write, edit or overhaul whenever they like.” Let’s see what’s happening over at Story thread two and Story thread three: Story thread two is the absurdist’s playgroundA meta-narrative about an audience that’s waiting for […]
Now playing: Have I None
Have I None by Edward Bond April Productions has gathered a group of award-winning collaborators for a journey into the future where the comic and tragic blend into a hallucinatory vision of the new world. Who:Director: Lary ZappiaStarring: Dusan Dukic, Martin Julien i Dragana VaragicSet Design: Jelena DjuricCostume Design: Andjelija DjuricStage Manager: Sandra Henderson When:May […]
Now playing: The Tempest
Ariel & Prospero Alchemy Theatre, Toronto’s urban Shakespeare company, presents The Tempest – its 10th production of Shakespeare’s works over the past four years. The Tempest is directed by founding Artistic Director Simon Michellepis. This production remains faithful to Shakespeare’s text while at the same time integrating exciting multimedia stagecraft to evoke the aura and […]
Tonight!
Three one-act plays: Bloody Chinaby Kris Elgstrand Sheila, Herbert, Claire Danes and The Man On My Roofby Florencia Lozano Bed Logicby Gavin Drummond When:Wednesday, May 2nd @ 7:30 pm(doors open @ 7 pm) Where:Chino Bar1378 Queen St. W(Queen and O’Hara)Click here for a map.Toronto, Canada416.915.8883 The players:Leah Wahl, Jo Chim, Laura Nordin,James Murray, Greta Papageorgiu, […]
The Daisey cutters
Not sure how much news of this has made it north of the border to Canada. In case you missed it: A recent performance of U.S.-based monologist Mike Daisey’s Invincible Summer was disrupted when 87 members of a “Christian group” walked out of the show en masse, destroying the show’s original outline as they left. […]
How to write a sentence
“For me, a play is a form of writing which isn’t complete until it is interpreted by actors. But it’s still a form of writing. And so most of my time is spent thinking about how to write a sentence.” – Wallace Shawn
Who wrote it? Who knows – but we like it
Have you checked out your WikiPlay lately? Here’s an excerpt we enjoyed from the Steams of consciousness thread: The curtains open to reveal that the whole stage is shrouded in darkness except for a single spotlight with an empty chair inside its light. After approximately 30 seconds, a man dressed in a smart suit with […]
Ready, set . . . opening tomorrow!
Ready, Set, Life! This is the Rest of Your Life!written and performed by Geoff Kolomayzdirected by Alison Lynne Ward Quarter Life Crisiswritten and performed by Alison Lynne Warddirected by Geoff Kolomayz Showtimes:April 13th @ 8pm14th @ 5pm and 8pm15th @ 2pmApril 20th @ 8pm21st @ 5pm and 8pm22nd @ 2pm Location:Diesel Playhouse56 Blue Jay Way, […]
The WikiPlay Project
Please click through to get to UnSpun’s awesome WikiPlay page.
The actor’s deepest calling
“Theatre – through the actor’s technique, his art in which the living organism strives for higher motives – provides an opportunity for what could be called integration, the discarding of masks, the revealing of the real substance: a totality of physical and mental reactions. “This opportunity must be treated in a disciplined manner, with a […]
Opening today: Nor The Cavaliers Who Come With Us
Nor The Cavaliers Who Come With UsFor two weeks only! March 28 – April 6, 20078 pm @ the Studio Theatre4 Glen Morris Avenue Check out Praxis Theatre’s Q&A with the show’s co-creator Megan Flynn here.
It’s a newsletter roundup!
So many great theatre-related newsletters, so little time. Here’s a selection of newsletters and mailing lists we know and love. Why not sign up for one, or all, of them today? We’ve made it easy for you. Just click on the item you want below and you’re there! The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival monthly […]
How to get your show’s ad rejected by the New York Times
The image below was replaced with the image abovefor the advertisements of Yale Rep’s Lulu. Please click through to this post at the excellent Mr. Excitement News theatre blog and read on.