The Blog

Cambrian Players present A Christmas Carol – Interview with Director Thomas McDonald

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Thunder Bay Ontario as the Cambrian Players present my adaptation of A Christmas Carol directed by Thomas McDonald and starring Gabe Ferrazzo as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at Vertigo Theatre – Interview Joe Perry

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde delivers a highly theatrical production with a terrific cast under the direction of Javier Vilalta.

Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell – Interview Orm Mitchell

An interview with Orm Mitchell about his father’s work and the journey Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell took to reach the stage.

Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell – Interview Nathan Schmidt

Nathan Schmidt talks about the production of MAGIC LIES: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell and the challenges of performing in a one-man show.

Carrie: The Musical at Front Row Centre

Carrie White unleashes her telekinetic powers during her senior prom after she’s the victim of a cruel prank in Carrie: The Musical.

Interview Bronwyn Steinberg – Artistic Director Lunchbox Theatre

Interview with Bronwyn Steinberg about Bertolt Brecht, the exciting new season at Lunchbox, and her passion for the theatre.  

1000 Monkeys Project at the Calgary Fringe – Interview with Trevor Rueger

The 1000 Monkeys Project features 5 ten-minute plays from Alberta playwrights including – Happy Birthday Theo – by James Hutchison.

The Syringa Tree at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Katharine Venour

The Syringa Tree is a powerful story told on an intimate stage in a brilliantly directed production by Morris Ertman that mixes a simple set with sound and lights to create a world where Katharine Venour delivers a compelling and deeply moving performance.

The Sound of Music at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Cassia Schmidt

Rosebud Theatre presents a family-friendly and highly entertaining production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music.

Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Nevermore is filled with energy that explodes across the stage in bold and theatrical storytelling that distinguishes Catalyst Theatre as a truly unique and visionary voice in Canadian Theatre

The Trip to Bountiful at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Judith Buchan

Rosebud Theatre presents a memorable and highly entertaining production of Horton Foote’s beautiful play The Trip to Bountiful.

Gaslight at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jack Grinhaus

Vertigo Theatre presents a highly entertaining and suspenseful production of Gaslight. Interview with director Jack Grinhaus.

Artificial Intelligence – Perfect Match – Beautiful Ruins

Have a listen to Tom Scott and his recent story about how backing up his Gmail and trying to fix a problem with e-mail tags led him to think – Holy Sh*t! Artificial intelligence is about to change everything!

Murder on the Orient Express at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jovanni Sy

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie at Vertigo Theatre. Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Interview with director Jovanni Sy.

A Christmas Carol at Desert Crown Theatre – Interview with Christine Ralston & Nate Ralston

A Christmas Carol at Desert Crown Theatre. Interview with Christine Ralston and Nate Ralston about this year’s production.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Anna Dalgleish and Caleb Gordon

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre. An interview with the stars of the show Anna Dalgleish and Caleb Gordon.

Write a Good Story by Creating Believable Characters

Write a Good Story by creating believable characters. Characters that illustrate the whole range of human behaviour.

Interview with Playwright Caroline Russell-King – High and Splendid Braveries

Playwright Caroline Russell-King discusses her play High and Splendid Braveries which is about the life of Emily Murphy and The Famous Five.

Stones in His Pockets at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Actors Nathan Schmidt & Griffin Cork

Stones in His Pockets at Rosebud Theatre is about the disruption caused in a small Irish community when Hollywood comes to town. Interview with actors Nathan Schmidt and Griffin Cork.

Misery at Vertigo Theatre – Interview with Director Jamie Dunsdon

Misery at Vertigo Theatre is a thrilling dive into the scary world of deadly obsession. An interview with Director Jamie Dunsdon.

Interview with Playwright Meredith Taylor-Parry

Playwright Meredith Taylor-Parry talks about her newest play Shark Bite, life-changing decisions, sources of creative energy and playwriting.

Interview with Kristen Da Silva – Playwright

In this interview playwright Kristen Da Silva talks about her creative process, thoughts on comedy, and what she’d tell her younger self.

Interview with Actor John Craggs – A Christmas Carol

Interview with actor John Craggs about his life in the theatre and the Support British production of A Christmas Carol.

A Christmas Carol at Tarleton State University

Interview with Associate Professor of Theatre Prudence Jones and several students producing A Christmas Carol at Tarleton State University.