Waiting in the Wings – March, 2023

February kept me nice and busy, and it looks like March is going to do the same! I’m so excited to be seeing some incredible theatre this month! The Fiancée - The Chekhov Collective The Fiancée, (also known as The Betrothed) was Chekhov’s last completed short story before he died from tuberculosis at the age…

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Springworks Festival’s “Tapashta”

The Spring Works Festival, located in Stratford, Ontario, is currently offering a short works project entitled Tapashta. The Michif word for “renew,” all of the works in this eleven episode series are focused on this concept, a perfect way to celebrate the world reopening as well as this beautiful spring season! Tapashta is entirely online,…

“Perf(ucked)” written and performed by Somerville Black

Perf(ucked), a new piece conceived and performed by Somerville Black, premiered at the University of Windsor. A true display of vulnerability, both physically and emotionally, Perf(ucked) explores the evening of a model/waitress as she discusses her life with the artists sketching her. I was astounded at the level of openness Black infused into this piece, as…

Drawing Board Production’s “Bedwetter” at the Windsor-Walkerville Fringe

Drawing Board Production's latest creation, Bedwetter, depicts the real life trials and victories of Tamlynn Bryson, the co-creator and story-teller. Directed and co-created by Kyle Kimmerly, Bryson reflects on her childhood from ages seven to fifteen and what it feels like to have "accidents" even when entering into young womanhood. What I loved the most about the…