Red Bastard- Review Carol Sinclair This is not a typical show, and a typical review would not do it justice. Any attempt to explain would take away the element of surprise and you will have a much fuller experience if you can enter with a clean slate and go off your own instincts instead of … Continue reading Red Bastard- Review
The Vanity Project- Review
The Vanity Project- Review Meaghan Flaherty Telling the Greek Tragedy of Narcissus and Echo through a Rock Opera, The Vanity Project, though it claims to be “a cautionary tale for an isolating age”, simply manages to caution against the ineffectiveness of boredom to musical theater. Though the score has potential to be quite well … Continue reading The Vanity Project- Review
Happiness-Review
Happiness- Review Carol Sinclair At a seminar for HPL, sales reps Peter Barrel (Cory Thibert), a seasoned veteran and James Lemon (Tony Adams), eager to prove himself on his first day, are here to sell you Happiness. With an array of products for sale they promise to turn your life around. As the men become … Continue reading Happiness-Review
Sappho…In 9 Fragments- Review
Sappho…in 9 Fragments- Review Meaghan Flaherty A modern re-telling of a Greek tale, Sappho …in 9 Fragments, is a visual masterpiece. Performed by Victoria Grove, the set of scaffolding filled with ropes demands physical acrobatics to maneuver through the space. Grove uses physicality to embody the characters of Sappho and Attis, and tells their … Continue reading Sappho…In 9 Fragments- Review
Tinfoil Satellite- Review
Tinfoil Satellite- Review Meaghan Flaherty Tinfoil Satellite is exactly what you think it’s going to be – friends making fun of horrible movies. Taking place in the Royal Oak Basement on Laurier, the atmosphere is so relaxed and inviting. You are told to bring down food but more importantly, a drink, and to “stock … Continue reading Tinfoil Satellite- Review
Assassinating Thomson- Review
Assassinating Thomson- Review Meaghan Flaherty This show is wonderful! The atmosphere in the theater is so relaxed as writer and performer Bruce Horak presents his story about art, Thom Thomson, and ultimately perspective. Horak, who has 9% vision and is legally blind, paints a portrait of the audience how he sees them as he … Continue reading Assassinating Thomson- Review
My Second Smile- Review
My Second Smile Meaghan Flaherty Hilarious, poignant, touching, and well done, My Second Smile is A MUST SEE SHOW!!!!! Written and performed by Noah Spitzer, the plot tells of his trials with thyroid cancer at a young age. Yes I know, “hilarious” and “cancer” don’t seem like they’d be the best mix, but the … Continue reading My Second Smile- Review
Slut (R)evolution- Review 2
Slut (R)evolution- Review 2 Meaghan Flaherty Sex positivity is a very important matter which should be brought up more through media and art. Slut (R)evolution aims to bring these issues to the forefront and begin a sexual revolution. Written and performed by Cameryn Moore, Slut (R)evolution tells the story of Moore’s sexual growth throughout … Continue reading Slut (R)evolution- Review 2
The Show Must Go On- Review
The Show Must Go On Carol Sinclair An actor fresh out of performing arts school is cast as Rumpelstiltskin in a children’s touring theatre company to perform 186 shows across the country. Hilarity ensues as he and two other actors endure hellish storms and even worse principals, hotels from horror stories, sticky children and a … Continue reading The Show Must Go On- Review
Happiness- Selling Out the Salesman.
Happiness- Selling Out the Salesman Brianna McFarlane The pursuit of happiness is undoubtedly a universal one. The meaning of happiness, however, is personal and unique to all of us. In Happiness, the new play brought to you by the boys of MayCan Theatre, the audience is confronted by the fact that sometimes, in the end, … Continue reading Happiness- Selling Out the Salesman.
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