by Colin Thomas | Feb 25, 2012 | Review
When I sent out my theatre pick yesterday, I FORGOT that Chelsea Hotel is still playing till March 3. My apologies to both Leonard Cohen. whose songs are the basis of the script, and Tracey Power, the powerhouse behind this remarkable production. The material is, of...
by Colin Thomas | Feb 24, 2012 | Review
I was nervous about interviewing Nina Arsenault about her solo show, Silicone Diaries; I knew I wanted to ask some tough questions—including why such a glamourous transsexual woman decided to keep her penis—and I was worried about offending her. I needn’t have...
by Colin Thomas | Feb 24, 2012 | Review
Every so often, I have the privilege of addressing the students in the Studio 58 theatre program. I love these talks, partly because I love theatre and students, but also because it gives me a chance to establish a relationship with emerging artists that is both...
by Colin Thomas | Feb 23, 2012 | Review
I just got back from doing a presentation for members of CWILL BC, an organization of children’s writers and illustrators. I spoke about the three-act template and about what I actually do once I get a...
