Here is the official artwork (poster and Facebook header) for The Voices Collective's Macbeth! Created by Jeremy Hewitson. The Voices Collective are proud to present this classic piece with a pretty big twist: Macbeth is a woman! Her husband is power-hungry and her downfall is a woman whom she has wronged. Along with this there is …
How I Got Here, Part Four (The Post-DCL/Theatre Years)
I wrote the first “How I Got Here” story post in 2011, which nobody asked for. Part Two (The University Years) was added in November 2012. Part Three (The Post-Uni Years) was added in January 2013. We’re up to Part Four now! Read on! It was April 2008. I was back in London, Ontario, and back …
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Thankful Thursday: Six Months?!
Has it seriously been six months since I've posted a Thankful Thursday? Ridiculous! So much has happened since then; much of which has already been documented on the blog. But let's dive into what has happened in the last week; which has been absolutely packed full of craziness! Complete with photos! This week has been …
Not Just For Actors: The Roles that a Parent Takes On When Their Kid Does Theatre
I'm sure most kids go through a phase of wanting to "be a famous singer" or "be on television" at some point. Those kids who take it to the next level and actually get involved in theatre realize very quickly that it's a long, challenging journey to "the top," and they'll be taking on a …
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How to Show Your Dedication to Your Show (or, How to Ensure Your Director Will LOVE You!)
Come to every rehearsal on time and with your script/score/pencil, prepared for the day, and ready to work. Practice your lines, blocking, choreography, music, etc at home. Get together with castmates to run lines. Share show details on social media (including dates and links to buy tickets!) Offer to help the artistic team set up …
Kerry Hishon 