Tips for a (relatively painless) strike

Photo Source Striking after a show is probably the task that most theatre people look forward to the least... if at all.  The show is over, the final bows have been taken, and everyone is eager to get to the cast party -- the last thing anybody wants to do is clean up the theatre.  …

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An open letter to those in tech week.

An open letter to those in tech week.

Wednesday July 4, 2012 -- 1:12 AM Dear theatre people: Listen up.  I have a message for those of you in tech week right now.  I know there are at least three shows in London, Ontario that are just finishing up tech/just opened/opening this week (UWO's The Winter's Tale, Simply Theatre's Legally Blonde, and OKTC's …

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Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: BackStage Bash at the Grand Theatre

Took my co-op students Dan and Rebecca to the BackStage Bash at the Grand Theatre yesterday (Friday June 15) to celebrate their last week of co-op, enjoy some food and do some schmoozing with some theatre people!  While we didn't "win all the prizes" like we said we would, it was still a fun time! All photos …

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Pirates at Rest

In this photo: Shawn Harvey, Monica Maika, Kristin Thomas, Kerry Hishon Photo courtesy of Heather May of Stage Crazy! During the run of Treasure Island, there were mats (some blue gym mats with a luxurious memory-foam mattress on top) behind the 3-foot platform and just below the cyc, so various actors could jump and/or roll off the …

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What I've Learned: Treasure Island Edition

What I’ve Learned: Treasure Island Edition

Tonight is opening night of Treasure Island at the Palace Theatre!  If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?  Go get your tickets!  I'll wait here. Ok, got your tickets now?  Awesome.  Read on. Things actors should always have in their bags: a pair of soft black jazz shoes, a plain …

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