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Continue reading →: A history of hurt – Gruesome Playground Injuries @ Theatre Centre
When we were kids, my brothers had this friend, Stephen MacDonald, who was always getting into accidents and seriously injured. Like the time they were playing leap-frog over those large chunky wooden stakes that acted as a kind of fence/vehicle barrier around the park near our house. Stephen slipped and…
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Kat Leonard interviews Heather Hill about a song she co-wrote with Meg Morrison – triple threat!
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Continue reading →: Family, faith & acceptance @ Alumnae Theatre’s Big Ideas Festival of readings
A great evening of theatre in process up in the Alumnae Theatre studio space last night with a Big Ideas reading of Francine Dick’s play Preparing For Passover, directed/dramaturged by Kerri MacDonald. Five adult sisters prepare their parents’ home for Passover. An Orthodox Jewish family, their adherence to their faith…
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Continue reading →: Talented song crafters @ Last Temptation last night
Such a good time at Last Temptation Acoustic Wednesday last night, a new-ish open mic event in Kensington Market, hosted by singer/songwriter Jessica Speziale – with last night’s feature performer Kat Leonard (who performed on the eve of her birthday!) – and hanging out with my pal Lizzie Violet. Jessica…
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Continue reading →: More music & theatre this week: Shannon Butcher & Mr. Paradise
Hey again – had to give a shout out to some more upcoming music and theatre events, so here goes… Jazz tomorrow night (Thurs, May 3): Shannon Butcher (http://www.shannonbutcher.com/), Mark Kieswetter and Ross MacIntyre will be playing at The Cherry Street Restaurant (275 Cherry St., Toronto), from 7:30 p.m. –…
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Continue reading →: Coming up: Kat Leonard @ Last Temptation & Big Ideas @ Alumnae Theatre
Here are just a couple of things coming up this week: Wednesday, May 2: Kat Leonard is the featured performer at Last Temptation Acoustic Wednesdays (12 Kensington Ave., Toronto) – show starts at 9 p.m. For the scoop on Kat, visit her site: http://www.katleonard.com/home.cfm Also on Wednesday, May 2: Alumnae…
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Continue reading →: Dancing, dancing & more dancing
While trying to come up with the headline for today’s post, I realized that all the stuff I have to tell you about involves dancing in some way, shape or form. Friday night: Chic Productions’ annual spring women’s dance at the Palais Royale (http://www.palaisroyale.ca/): Spice Up Your Spring, featuring DJ…
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Originally posted on Thoughts on Theatre: This woman is the epitome of class. Enjoy the weekend all, and always make yourself ready for good things. “Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.” – Julie Andrews Image…
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Continue reading →: Egale Canada casting call
Was just alerted to this casting call by my pal Victoria Shepherd (thanks, Victoria!): Are you a Trans youth/adult or an ally of the Trans communities? Do you have some experience with acting? Do you love using your talents for social justice work? Then get in touch with us ASAP!…
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Continue reading →: More on Wonder Women IV
Hey all – Another quick shout out to Wonder Women IV today. If you haven’t seen Ellie Anderson’s blog post on Wednesday night’s Wonder Women IV event, give it a read. It’s an excellent post: http://www.ellieandersonmusic.com/2012/04/the-wonderful-women-at-wonder-women-iv/
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