2015: The Year in Review!

2015: The Year in Review!

2015 was an insane year. Looking back on it, I can't believe how much I squashed into it. It's been wonderful to look back on it though, and recall all the awesomeness that happened this year! So read on to find out my highlights of 2015 -- theatrically, professionally, and personally! If you're curious, check …

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10 Things I've Done as an Assistant Fight Director

10 Things I’ve Done as an Assistant Fight Director

I'm currently acting as Assistant Fight Director (AFD) for London Community Players' production of The Trials of Robin Hood, a very funny retelling of the classic Robin Hood adventures through three different perspectives: Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. And, of course, this show has LOTS of stage combat. The fight director …

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Theatre Talk With Whitney Bolam, Costumer & Owner of The Costume Shoppe

Theatre Talk With Whitney Bolam, Costumer & Owner of The Costume Shoppe

This week's Theatre Talk features Whitney Bolam, costume goddess and business babe! I met Whitney many years ago during a production of London Community Players' Dark of the Moon. Since then, we have been in a number of shows together, and Whitney has grown her business, The Costume Shoppe, into a thriving London gem! Read on …

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Want to get your fight on? Come to the Palace!

Have you ever dreamed about kicking down a door, throwing a drink in someone's face, or being able to throw a huge roundhouse punch?  I always do, but I don't actually want to get into a real fight!  (I would be getting myself the hell out of there if someone tried to pick a real …

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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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