Grease is the word! And word on the street is that you can see it this weekend at Hart House. The Trinity College Drama Society is presenting the classic musical Grease from February 8 - 10. I was able to send some questions to director Luis Sanchez as well as Shunsho Ando Heng who is…
Shakespeare BASH’D is starting 2024 off strong with a production of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-performed plays, The Two Noble Kinsmen. At the helm of this production is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Shakespeare BASH’D, James Wallis. James and I are kindred spirits in that The Bard of Avon has been a part of our lives…
Looking for something new and exciting to see this holiday season? Then look no further than the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical. With new songs and a Hallmark Movie style plot, Chris, Mrs. is sure to become a Christmas Classic. I was lucky enough to send some questions to star…
The Segal Centre in Montreal is currently hosting Mizushōbai (The Water Trade), the latest work from Julie Tamiko Manning. This incredible true story about a Japanese immigrant making her mark in Canadian Industry is sure to enthral audiences. I was fortunate to be able to ask Julie Tamiko Manning some questions about her process, the…
The first time I saw one of Kat Sandler’s plays was on a whim one weekend on a visit to Toronto; Bang Bang had its first preview at Factory Theatre and I nabbed myself a last minute seat. I was blown away by the verisimilitude of her dialogue and the issues which she was willing…
Summerworks is marking their 33rd annual festival this year with a unique and diverse group of works for you to enjoy! This is my first time attending the festival and I’m hoping to make it an annual outing. I was able to ask ted witzel and Jivesh Parasram some questions about Summerworks and what you…
Eric Woolfe is a magician, actor, writer, comedian, puppeteer, and is the Artistic Director of Eldritch Theatre. Currently in residence at the Red Sandcastle theatre, Eldritch provides all kids of spooky, fun entertainment. I was so happy that he agreed to answer some questions I had for him in advance of his remount of Two…
Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton are taking Canada by storm with their rolling World Premiere of Redbone Coonhound. Having premiered already in Vancouver, Tarragon Theatre is the next company to host this incredible production. I’m so thankful that I was able to ask some questions of this powerhouse writing couple about their work. Was…
Stage Door Dialogues is back for 2023 and the first interview of the year is with the talented Mairi Babb who plays Kent in Shakespeare Bash’d’s production of The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare. You might recall reading about Mairi in my review of Eldritch Theatre’s Requiem for a Gumshoe, and I’m so…
Crossfield House Productions is back with its new show Ninety Four, a powerful and multi-layered tale about two kids who are trying to find their way back to love. Playing this weekend ONLY at the Alumnae Theatre, Ninety Four is a play you don’t want to miss! I got to send some questions over to…
A View from the Box 