GCTC
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East of Berlin: A Performance Worth Talking About.
When I heard Joël Beddows was directing a Hannah Moscovitch script at the GCTC, my interested was immediately piqued. I enjoyed the GCTC’s production of Moscovitch’s The Children’s Republic and I was impressed by Joël Beddows work on Evolution Theatre’s The Lavender Railroad. When I discovered that the production included Simon Bradshaw, who I rank as [...]
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My Pregnant Brother: Change Is Possible.
Based on some word-of-mouth buzz, Barb Popel recommended My Pregnant Brother in advance. Not only was she thoughtful to do so (advance buzz is always helpful!) but she was 100% correct! If you attend the show, you’ll get a strong performance and a compelling story. The catalyst for the story is the pregnancy of Johanna’s [...]
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Bradshaw And Rigole Shine Again In This Is A Recording!
I recommended This Is A Recording in advance and now, after seeing the redux, I’m recommending This Is A Recording yet again. Simon Bradshaw is hands-down the best actor in Ottawa and Kelly Rigole is at her very best doing verbatim theatre. The stories are as moving as ever and I enjoyed the additions. If [...]
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Not What It Seems To Be: Hard Ways At GCTC’s Undercurrents.
Recommended: Hard Ways at Undercurrents. Never trust a junkie, gambler, or an actor. All of them have their own reasons to sacrifice the truth. By the time we learn that Jack is both an actor and a problem gambler — that is, someone who knows how to pretend to be someone he isn’t and someone [...]
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A Philosophy of Repeated Blows To The Head: Bifurcate Me at GCTC’s Undercurrents
Back in August, Kevin Orr, director and co-creator of Bifurcate Me, kindly asked me to watch an early iteration of the project. What I saw that afternoon impressed me. When he invited me to check out how the show has evolved at a pre-Undercurrents dress rehearsal, I jumped at the chance. Bifurcate Me, featuring Andy [...]
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Watch The Undertow! This Is A Recording My Must-See Preview Pick For GCTC’s Undercurrents!
GCTC’s Undercurrents launches tonight, with Hard Ways at 9PM! I haven’t really heard anything about this show so, if you have, let me know. BTW: Shadows is well and truly sold out I am told!. I want to celebrate the launch by sneezing my must-see show of the new festival: This Is A Recording. It [...]
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A Midwinter Treat: Strawberries in January
Laurie Koensgen, Education Coordinator at the GCTC, has a special offer for schools and community groups! She writes: Here’s a delectable suggestion for your theatre consumption: Strawberries in January. Think of the French film Amélie and Shakespeare’s romantic comedies ripening together and you’ll have the feel of our midwinter tonic. It’s about the foibles of [...]
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Out of the Light And Into Shadows: Book Now!
Another Undercurrents recommendation from the always reliable Barb Popel. She strongly recommends Shadows. She forwarded me her review from the 2010 Ottawa Fringe. Written by Margo MacDonald. She and Sarah Finn are the performers. The plot is based on a true story about a 1930s New York theatre diva and lesbian, Eva Le Gallienne, and [...]
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Get In The Current: Barb Recommends My Pregnant Brother!
Undercurrents, the GCTC’s brand new theatre festival, promises “exciting and boundary-pushing theatre!” More importantly, two weeks before opening night, shows are selling out and the sneezes are coming in. From Barb Popel: I’ve received several recommendations for My Pregnant Brother, and my husband Brian and I know the director, Jeremy Taylor. The 1st of 4 [...]
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A Dispatch From The Theatrical Trench of Production Week: Chantale says, “GET YOUR VIMY TICKETS NOW!”
Chantale Plante, an Assistant Director on the NAC/GCTC Co-production, Vimy, is knee deep in the long hard days of production week. She found the time, nevertheless, to share some behind-the scenes reflections. She’s very excited about this production. Chantale tells me, I was so excited when I read the script of Vimy and was accepted [...]
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I’m looking forward to this. I already have my tickets for the Thursday night performance.
I don’t know much of anything about ballet, other than I like it. Based on the write-up and a couple of reviews I looked at, I think this will be fun.
Plus, Marie Antoinette seems to be all the rage these days. :)
- Sterling Lynch
I’m looking forward to Plosive’s production of Daniel MacIvor’s How it Works.
Two out of the three MacIvor play I have seen are entertaining, accessible and smart. In other words, very enjoyable.
Director Stewart Matthews has done some good work. I’m also a big fan of Michelle LeBlanc.
All in all, this production looks promising and I will be there opening night.
The production runs at the Gladstone Theatre, from October 5–20.
I’m a big fan of John Carroll — both his music and the guy.
When he plays with his band, it’s always a treat.
I’ve even seen he and band play at the Black Sheep and I can say — with the authority of experience — that it’s worth the ride out there. Take the bus and drink freely.
If John Carroll is new to you, check out his residency show at the Chateau Lafayette on any given Wednesday and pick up tickets for the bus, after you are duly impressed.
- Sterling
I’ve dropped in on the Improvising Musicians of Ottawa/Outaouais’ Sunday night concerts, more than once.
It’s not a typical musical event. It’s not a typical Sunday night event either.
I’ve always enjoyed it. They are a friendly bunch of organizers, too.
It turns out they are putting a festival together [Oct.5 - 6].
- Sterling Lynch
If the Sunday night event is any indication, it should be a fun couple of days.
A couple of Saturdays ago, I had an inkling to get my dance on, but didn’t know where to get my fix.
I appealed to Twitter and @orenmazor recommended Ritual as good choice for any given Saturday night. I will check it out in the near future, for sure.
What do you think? Have you been?
