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Continue reading →: A brave & beautiful hero’s journey – snug harbor
I fell in love with Tracey Erin Smith’s work when I saw her one-woman show The Burning Bush, and the sequel Two in the Bush, at Toronto Fringe several years ago, and had the pleasure of participating in one of her weekend-long solo show workshop intensives. So it was very…
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Continue reading →: Charming & poignant musical – Life in the Raw
While working with her at Alumnae Theatre, I remember Barbara Larose talking about family stories and memories, passed along via word-of-mouth by aunts and her mother, and how it would make a great play. So it was wonderful to see that vision come to life when Larose collaborated with actor/composer…
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Continue reading →: The Judy Monologues – simply fabulous!
While Judy Garland was not my first love at the movies (that distinction goes to Ms. Julie Andrews), she certainly figured prominently in my love of movies and music. The Wizard of Oz and Meet Me in St. Louis were early favourites – then A Star Is Born. From “Over…
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Continue reading →: Toronto Fringe – Theatromania blog & update
I don’t usually post more than once a day, but since there are so many amazing shows I’ll be seeing, I’d like to give each one its own blog spot (instead of mentioning multiple shows in a single post). In addition, I’d like to share what the good folks over…
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Continue reading →: Art & inspiration in Piecing Together Pauline
For my first show at this year’s Toronto Fringe, I had the pleasure of seeing the opening night of Piecing Together Pauline at the Tarragon Theatre Mainspace with my good friend Lizzie Violet. The play is a historical drama about the life of 19th century opera singer Pauline Garcia Viardot,…
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Continue reading →: More Toronto Fringe plays on my list & the Shinsedai Cinema Festival is coming!
Okay – so much happening, so I’ll be brief. Toronto Fringe had its official opening late yesterday afternoon and by the time I got to the box office around 5 p.m., the place was buzzing with postering and post carding and a short line-up for tix. Props to the Fringe…
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Continue reading →: Toronto Fringe opens today!
It’s that time of year again, kids. The Toronto Fringe Festival opens today! Here’s an interpretation of my reaction by one of the finest actors of our time: Job #1 for me today is acquiring a play pass – and this year, I’m going for the 10-play. No foolin’ around…
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Continue reading →: My Great Big Pride Love In
Originally posted on Lizzie Violet: I’m not even sure how to start this blog. I have so much swimming around inside my head right now. I have had one of the best weekends in a very long time, all starting Friday night with a last minute decision to go see…
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Continue reading →: Friends, words & music @ Toronto Pride 2012
Some very big fun times at Pride this year, chickens. And as I enjoy a day off to recover – so to speak, since I’m hanging with a friend this aft. – thought I’d take a moment to reflect and share some fun moments from the past weekend. Friday night…
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Continue reading →: Life in the Raw @ Toronto Fringe – ticket winners
Congrats to Victoria Shepherd and Stephen Flett for posting their comments and winning pairs of tickets to see Thick and Thin Productions’ Life in the Raw at the Toronto Fringe. Happy Fringing, everyone! In the meantime, Happy Pride – have fun and play safe!
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I’m Cate (she/her)
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