The Saint John Theatre Company’s production of L. Frank Baum’s classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’, under the direction of Jennifer Mabey, opened to a nearly sold-out house, and for good reason: it may have been the best bit of theatre I’ve seen all year. Continue reading In Review: SJTC’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’
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In Review: SJTC’s The War Bride
Something special happens when an audience gathers in an intimate setting to take part in the telling of a true story. The War Bride, beautifully written by New Brunswick native Erin Keating and skilfully directed by Andrea Arbour, is no exception. This particular production feels like an invitation to spend the evening with your gram with a pot of tea and her old photo album. Continue reading In Review: SJTC’s The War Bride
In Review: 404Strand’s Hamlet: The Notes
You are no longer the audience, but the cast and crew of Theatre of Distortion’s production of Hamlet. The show has had its first run, and now it’s time for the director’s notes. Continue reading In Review: 404Strand’s Hamlet: The Notes
In Review: KV Players’ The Addams Family
Bah da da dum *snap snap*
Full Disclosure: torture is considered affection, screams are signs of satisfaction, and the inevitability of death is a source of comfort for the members of the Addams family. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying yourself, if it were possible! Director Suzanne Doyle-Yerxa brings the KV Players’ production of The Addams Family to life (I mean, death) as the cleverly choreographed (thanks to Courtney Arsenault) cast takes the audience into the weird workings of Wednesday’s love life. Continue reading In Review: KV Players’ The Addams Family
In Review: Loyalist City Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most-performed plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is always open to interpretation. Loyalist City Shakespeare, under the skillful direction of Sarah Rankin, streamlines this undoubtedly frenzied storyline into a lovely one act play that is a treat for the whole family. Continue reading In Review: Loyalist City Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream