WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE: Not This Time Either

WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE: Not This Time Either

One of these days, I hope to see a fully realized production of playwright Fraces Končan’s Women of the Fur Trade, a production that might allow me to see the script’s true potential — or lack thereof. This remount of the National Art’s Centre’s interpretation is not...
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: BEASTLY GOOD

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: BEASTLY GOOD

For the second time in 48 hours, I’ve seen a show in which performers previously unknown to me have floored me with their talent. I encourage agents, directors, and everybody who loves good theatre to do their best to see both Rent and now The Animal Kingdom. Glenn...
RENT: VIVA!

RENT: VIVA!

Such an extraordinary production! In the lead roles, wildly talented performers —most of whom I’ve never seen before. Such strength and depth in the ensemble. Everybody on the Metro Theatre stage is givin’ ‘er — and they have the chops to deliver. Just wait till you...
A DOLL’S HOUSE: ODDLY CONSTRUCTED

A DOLL’S HOUSE: ODDLY CONSTRUCTED

I could not get a bead on Act 1, but I found Act 2 rewarding, which sucks, I guess, for the people who left at intermission. In the theatre, style is often the trickiest thing to get right, and this script exists in a stylistic hall of mirrors. Henrik Ibsen, who wrote...
NEO SOUL TIES (Vancouver Fringe)

NEO SOUL TIES (Vancouver Fringe)

You know how, when you go swimming, your body remembers the water for a long time? After I watched the tap-dance show Neo Soul Ties, my body kept thrumming with rhythmic excitement. Neo Soul Ties is exhilarating! And, choreographed by Toronto artist Victoria Miller,...