by Colin Thomas | Jan 31, 2023 | Review
THREE-ACT TEMPLATE ACT 1 Ordinary World We see hero’s (the protagonist’s) world as it exists before their adventure begins. The Ordinary World may contain an event called the Inciting Incident, which kicks the story into action. Call to Adventure In the Call to...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 20, 2023 | Review
Considering the emotional nature of the material — the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II and the abuse of prisoners of war in Japanese prison camps — Forgiveness falls surprisingly flat. Playwright Hiro Kanagawa’s stage adaptation is drawn from Mark...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 14, 2023 | Review
I had almost forgotten what helpless laughter feels like. It’s good for the soul. In Little Willy, marionette master Ronnie Burkett is working a new premise, using many of the familiar faces from his “repertory company” of puppets and even doing one of his most …...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 8, 2023 | Review
On one level, I was seduced by the understatement of this production and the fine acting it contains. But, about halfway through watching Flowers of the Rarest, I wrote in my notebook, “I’m ready for some plot development” and, a bit later: “Besides plot, what is...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 7, 2023 | Review
Aaron Craven’s new script Instantaneous Blue rings with the authority of personal experience. And director David Mackay is working with extraordinary actors. The play is moving. The production works. And, not to be a nerd or anything, but there are things to be...
