Megan loves being in the thick of all things theatre, but her ultimate goal is to promote theatre to the world of non-theatre people. It was the same when she was the theatre writer for blogTO, or the Fringe Correspondent for CBC Radio One‘s Here and Now, as it is as the founder of Mooney on Theatre. Her basic belief is that there is theatre/performance out there for everyone to love, they just need to find it. This is not to be confused with the idea that everyone should love theatre for theatre’s sake, in fact, as obsessed as she is with theatre, even *she* doesn’t love all types of theatre.
ALL THE WORLD’S A PUPPET STAGE AT THE KIDS’ FRINGE
(William Shakespeare’s As You Like It with Puppets!)
Adapted and performed by Jane McClelland & Mike Petersen, directed by Ken MacDougall & Tom McHale, sound design Saul Pincus, stage manager Wayne Sujo
All the world’s a puppet stage at the Kid’s Fringe this summer as puppeteers Jane McClelland (Twelfth Night, Piggery Theatre; The Tempest, Festival of Classics) and Mike Petersen (Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock; Bunnicula, LKTYP; The Babysitter, Theatre Direct) present a bold new combination of furry toys and vintage comedy.
The Discovery Of Scatterpopia At Toronto Fringe 2009: Theatre Finds Its Groove!
Audiences at this summer’s Fringe Theatre festival in Toronto will be entertained and amazed by The Discovery Of Scatterpopia, a production that combines theatre, dance, pantomime and turntablism in a truly unique new genre dubbed Turntable Theatre. Wobble Top Productions are presenting The Discovery Of Scatterpopia from July 1st to 12th at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace (16 Ryerson Avenue).
"Saucy Wenches in the Trenches", a cabaret-style musical comedy presented by 2 Hot Blonde Divas, is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and maybe a tear or two to your eye. The production, a presentation of THE FR!NGE, Toronto’s (annual) Theatre Festival, will be performed nightly at the Free Times Café in Toronto, July 1 – 12, 2009. Come out and be part of a wonderful evening of intimate live theatre.
This is a re-post of an article I wrote after the 2008 Fringe, but it seemed worth repeating, *before* Fringe this time. I’ve done some editing and additions in this version, but it is still based on the post from last year.
After going to many many many Fringe shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival I’ve noticed some challenges that seem common among Fringe productions. I thought I’d share some observations and hopefully impart some useful advice. Or, you know, annoy people. Whichever…
This isn’t going to be about how to cast, or rehearse for a space you don’t know, or anything like that. It’s going to cover length, show descriptions and promotion, all from the perspective of an audience member.
If you’re looking for a fun night out then Tracey Erin Smith’s play Burning Bush playing at the Young Centre may be just the ticket. It includes several fun characters, a quick stripping lesson, and a quick lesson in Kabbalah. With so many options you’re bound to find something you like.
