Yesterday in London, Ontario, we got a pretty big dumping of snow overnight -- enough snow to have to cancel our 10 am performance of Dr. Dolittle Jr., and to cancel all the rehearsals for the day. Bummer!!! So what's a theatre person to do? Read on for a veritable smorgasbord of boredom busting ideas... …
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One of my favourite traditions at my OKTC rehearsals are "Sunday Morning Dance Parties," where I put on a song and we all dance like maniacs. It's a great way to get everyone warmed up, pumped up, and excited to get started! This mix features 10 songs that I used for "SMDP" during the rehearsal period of Disney's The Little …
Shawn is ready for the show to start! I'm going to assume that most people know the "basics" of being a good audience member... things like turning off your cell phone, not unwrapping crinkly candies during the overture, and the like. Ceris wrote a great piece at TLTDAY.com about theatre etiquette for parents -- check it …
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Now that Duel Love is over, the cast and crew have been all experiencing a bit of post-show blues. We really bonded as a group, and it's always sad when something great comes to a end. But we must soldier on and move forward! If you've been feeling a bit out of sorts since your …
Continue reading Moving Forward: A Post-Show Recovery Checklist!
I'm so happy to announce that DUEL LOVE was a big winner at the LOAF Awards today: Best Actor (James Roberts), Best Supporting Actor (John Garlicki) and Outstanding Production! Here is a full recap of the awards! We also got a great review from Jamie-Lee Wilson of Donald's Dish! From the review: Whether it was the …
Kerry Hishon 