1) What the fuck is going on?Just finished ARCfest 2006 – the Art for Real Change Festival. Having difficulty departing from the whole taking-it-easy-for-a-while thing. 2) What’s the best way to empower people who are less fortunate?This local organization, Global Aware, just launched a “Make Affluence History” campaign to complement the more famous “Make Poverty […]
It’s going to be a very strange Friday . . .
Please join the good folks at Stranger Theatre this Friday for a fundraiser in support of and what Alice found there. Praxis Theatre is also pleased to announce that our very own James Murray will be performing a monologue from our upcoming production of Steel. Music, drinks, hijinks. You are not going to want to […]
Today’s hot ticket: Harper’s Bazaar
One day only:Harper’s Bazaar, a Cabaret protesting the $1.1 billion in budget cuts that the Conservatives are proposing, is hosted by Adam Paolozza and Melissa D’Agostino on Monday, December 11, 2006 @ 8pm in the Back Room at Clinton’s Tavern and featuring Sandra Battaglini, Michael Challenor, Laura Nanni, Terrance Balazo, Michael Balazo, Kathleen Philips, Bruce […]
10 questions: Adam Paolozza
At The Opera by TheatreRUN. L to R: Adam Paolozza, Molly Feingold. On floor: Sophie Fletcher. 1) What the fuck is going on? The Conservatives are planning a sleight of hand with their proposed $1.1 billion in cuts in their 2006 budget. Cutting the fat, as they call it. So we have gathered together some […]
10 questions: Christopher Stanton
Photo by Ian Brown. 1) What the fuck is going on? YOU TELL ME. And for god’s sake, take that thing out of your MOUTH – it’s been on the floor. 2) Most challenging production you’ve attempted? Last summer UnSpun did a show called Don’t Wake Me at SummerWorks just 3 weeks (!!!) after closing […]
Hot ticket: HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP
We’ve been looking forward to this UnSpun Theatre production for months. Call or click through for your tickets. Details:Head-Smashed-In Buffalo JumpNovember 30 – December 16Young Centre for the Performing Arts55 Mill Street, Building 49The Distillery DistrictTickets $10-$20(depending on days and times)For tickets and more info:416-866-8666
Reading series: Golden Door
Please join Praxis Theatre for the first in its series of original play readings. This month, we are pleased to present Catherine Frid’s Golden Door. From the author:Golden Door explores the shift from our group orientation when society is under threat, to our present day demands that as individuals we have the right to do […]
10 questions: Omie
1) What the fuck is going on?Clown, man. And I’m not talking about bad red afro-wigged primary-coloured face-painted children’s clown. I’m talking theatrical clown. 2) Is there an essential “clowness” that all clowns aspire to?I think that all styles of clown like to have a sense of play about them. If a clown enters a […]
10 questions: Leah Wahl
Leah Wahl and David Galpern. 1. What the fuck is going on?Ummm . . . Jeez. I’m just answering some questions. Didn’t you ask me to do this? 2. Any tips for looking great in photos?Make sure you are always surrounded by ugly people. 3. What’s the most common failing of independent theatre in Toronto?Not […]
Vote early, vote often . . . UPDATE
Election results here.
Vote early, vote often . . .
Voter turnout is supposed to be low for today’s Municipal Election. Let’s not be among the apathetic and disenfranchised. Here‘s the link to find your voting station. Also, Now Magazine has a ward by ward voters’ guide, if you’re looking for some perspective in your riding*. May the best people win! *This is not an […]
10 questions: Tania McCartney
1) What the fuck is going on?Most frequent line used in bad movies about the end of the world.2) Most challenging role you’ve attempted?Queen Elizabeth in Richard III. Maybe one day I will play it again when I know what it’s like to have little babes and not be 18 years old.3) Seen any good […]
Celebrating 30 years of Simon Rice
Praxis Theatre co-founder . . . . . . 15-year Toronto theatre veteran . . . . . . ham . . . Happy Birthday Simon from your friends at Praxis Theatre.Orson Welles is looking for his long lost son.
Free money: $36 for $25
OK – here’s the deal: The Harbourfront Centre Theatre is offering an “artist’s discount” on the acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble: Arnold Schoenberg – A Portrait. Here’s how to get your discounted tickets:Just call the Harbourfront Centre Theatre box office at 416-973-4000 and ask for the special “$25 artist price”. This offer is also available […]
Help send Fish Eyes to India – this Sunday
The Dora-nominated Fish Eyes is back for an encore, one-night-only performance to raise funds for its December trip to India’s Other Festival. It’s the story of Meena, an exceptional Indian dancing teenager who would trade it all in just to be a “normal” high school girl. Luckily Kalyani Aunty (her spunky, pro-India dance teacher) is […]