“One time some time” there was a group of people who gathered in a church basement as the rain fell steadily on the roof far above them. They’ve come at the request of a man few, if any, have ever met, but they’re all there for the same reason: to help with their addiction to…
Coming home isn’t always easy...especially if you didn’t say goodbye to your friends and family before going. But when Destin suddenly finds himself stranded on his old Rez, he can see how much, and how little, has changed. Rez Gas is a world premiere musical written by Cale Crowe and Genevieve Adams, and directed by…
Imagine waking up for the first time. You haven't been asleep, but you haven't been awake either. No one around you notices. What is different? What has changed? Will this society cast you out as defective? Can you return? And even if you do return, will it be what you remembered? Devon Healey’s Rainbow on…
The harsh reality of caring for a pet is the knowledge that unless it’s a parrot or a tortoise, you are going to outlive that beautiful being who has brought so much love and joy into your life. But if you loose that beloved pet before its time, the loss can be unimaginable. Ethan Persyko…
I had another fabulous day at Fringe! I spent the whole day at Soulpepper, and got to see so many friends! It’s so great bumping into folks and getting to connect with them at the Fringe! Maurice Henry Carter and Doug Tjapkes Next Stage Festival - Justice for Maurice Henry Carter - Arbez Drama Projects…
The first weekend of Fringe is always an exciting one! More folks are able to be out and about at shows, which means sold out houses and a great energy. For me, it also means that my fiance is able to join me for a day or two of Fringing and we always have such…
It was another fun-filled and inspiring day at the Toronto Fringe! I saw three shows, all very different, and yet all of them spoke to me in one way or another. This year’s Fringe is shaping up to be an unforgettable one! Temple of Desire - Karma Dance Inc. “Transgender is transcendent.” This line from…
Day 2 was a nice and full 4 show day for me! One of the best parts about Fringe is being able to see so many different styles of shows all in one day, and as you’ll see today was one of those days. Dawna Joy Wightman, Graham KnoxPhoto by Marla Minshall Hoody - Hoody…
Dear Reader, I am writing from the shore of Lake Erie, having made my way from Lake Huron just a few days before. While the travel was tough, it’s nowhere near the hardship faced by Henry and Jane Johnson in Emma Donoghue’s new musical The Wind Coming Over the Sea. Directed by Blyth’s Artistic Director…
Joining the family business is daunting for any young person, even more so if that involves writing songs, booking studio time, and touring...because your parents are in a band together. Rose Napoli and Suzy Wilde’s After the Rain, expertly directed by Marie Farsi, delves deep into family, passion, art, and music through the eyes of…
A View from the Box 