When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see yourself, or do you see little bits of the people who made you: your mother’s hands, your father’s smile...and who’s tush is THAT? The world premiere of Rebecca Northan’s Stick Around, directed by Kevin Kruchkywich, delves into the life of Rachel as…
“I may not be the best witness to my own story.” Hannah Moscovitch’s new play, Red Like Fruit, asks us to ponder this and more amidst a gut-wrenching tale of a journalist struggling with some of her darkest memories. Directed by Christian Barry, Red Like Fruit explores how societal expectations encourage us to see our…
We all love seeing beautiful costumes on stage, but most of us don't know about the world of the seamstresses and costume designers who make them a reality. That's where SEW comes in! A new musical that'll have you in stitches, SEW takes us behind the scenes of a theatre's costume shop! I got to…
“Love and revenge: two of your favourites” In a society where social status is everything, love and revenge are the currency of the day. Christopher Hampton’s Dangerous Liaisons, an adaptation of the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, shows high society unknowingly on the precipice of change. While pleasure and scandal are still the name…
Centaur Theatre is finishing off their season with the moving For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again. Gabriel Tsampalieros is bringing his extraordinary talent in set design to the stage for this special production. I got to ask Gabriel about this show, his work outside of set design, and what's coming up next for him!…
Fresh kibbeh with tahini, hummus, warm pita, and grape leaves. Macaroni and cheese. A popsicle on a hot day; specifically one of those red, white, and blue ones, preferably from the local ice cream truck. Everyone’s comfort foods are as unique as they are; it’s reflective of a life lived and the food we take…
Do you know who you were in a past lifetime? Maybe you were the face of a maize flour company, or a stripper working on Christmas Eve. Maybe you made arepas with love or maybe you made love to strangers. Genrefuck. explores the complexities of life through two different stories: Reina by Augusto Bitter and…
Grammy-winning baritone Elliot Madore brings his full self and heritage to his new piece, Identity: A Song Cycle. A mixture of music, poetry, and performance, Identity: A Song Cycle is a love letter to the self, our pasts, and to passing along this knowledge for the future. I asked Elliot about the inspiration for this…
Montreal native Oren Safdie has been cheering for the Canadiens for as long as he can remember. He infuses this love of hockey, and the player he idolized in his youth, into his latest theatrical work Beyond Ken Dryden. I get to talk to Oren about the show, his prolific work on both stage and…
Lynda Hill has certainly made her mark on Toronto's theatre scene, particularly for the smallest of theatre-goers. With a passion for theatre for young audiences, she's the founder of the WeeFestival! I got to ask Lynda about the festival, what audiences can expect, and what it's like making theatre for young audiences! Lynda Hill Could…
A View from the Box 