by Colin Thomas | Jan 23, 2012 | Review
Q: What does a standing ovation mean in Vancouver? A: The show’s over. Sometimes it can feel like that, anyway. And, to be fair, it’s not just Vancouver; North America is standing-O crazy. Studio audiences leap to their feet when talk-show hosts arrive...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 23, 2012 | Review
The three-act structure is a useful tool. It can help you to structure your story in the early stages of writing, and it’s a great lens through which to examine a draft. That said, not every successful story is going to fall neatly into the three-act structure....
by Colin Thomas | Jan 2, 2012 | Review
Authors sometimes ask me about the structure of short stories. In my experience, this can vary wildly. Some short stories may include elements of the three-act structure that’s the underpinning of many novels and screenplays—a Call to Adventure, a Refusal of the...
by Colin Thomas | Dec 30, 2011 | Review
This year, all of the Arts reviewers at the Straight picked two highlights from the past year. You can find all of them, including mine, at http://www.straight.com/article-571426/vancouver/years-worth-visions
by Colin Thomas | Dec 27, 2011 | Review
Waiting for Godot divides theatregoers into two camps; you either love it or hate it. The non-fans complain that it’s intimidating and/or boring. But, well produced, the play can be extremely funny—as well as harrowing. And good performers bring out the...
