“Blood has been running like a ferocious river“: Indrit Kasapi discusses the genesis and relevance of new digital work TOKA
Interview with Indrit Kasapi about the new digital production of his new work of physical theatre, TOKA
Theatre
Nautanki Bazaar’s An IMM-Permanent Resident finds humour — and heart – beneath the absurdity of Canada’s immigration process
Review of “An IMM-Permanent Resident,” a new comedy at the Theatre Centre, part of Why Not Theatre’s RISER Toronto 2022, written and performed by Himanshu Sitlani and Neha Poduval
Daniel Brooks’ “Other People”: the thrill of detecting a theatrical exoplanet
“The show is a meditation on the prospective dissolution of self. And as it happens, the act of meditation is one part of its subject matter.” Scott Sneddon’s review of Daniel Brooks’ “Other People” at Canadian Stage
Expanded “Iphigenia and the Furies (on Taurean Land)” delivers a virtual knockout punch
“As directed by Jonathan Seinen, this is a complex tale told briskly and compellingly. ” Scott Sneddon’s review of “Iphigenia and the Furies (on Taurean Land)” by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho)
Stories of a Dish offers belly laughs and food for thought
Arpita Ghosal’s review of Stories of a Dish: “The show’s universal themes of food, family, community and memory will appeal broadly, and South Asians in particular will smile fondly at the narrator’s many references to their food and culture.”
The Toronto Fringe is not only “Saving Wonderland” – it’s saving the experience of theatre over Zoom
Scott Sneddon’s review of Saving Wonderland: “It provides the benefit of a dynamic theatrical performance featuring a variety of endearing, over-the-top performances, plus a direct control over the story’s direction that keeps you on the edge of your seat…”
Authenticity, career, and virtual panto Alice in Winterland: A Q&A with Kimberly-Ann Truong
Interview with Broadway and Stratford Festival alum Kimberly-Ann Truong, who plays an Alice for our time in Ross Petty Productions’ Alice in Wonderland panto
Catching up with Kelsey Verzotti: A Christmas Carol, The Antipodes, and Sidebiz Studio
“I believe that the vision and design of this production have been married so well that many aspects of our show will surprise the audience and offer an experience of a classic that they’ve never had before.” Interview with Kelsey Verzotti, currently appearing in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Shaw Festival.
Velvet Wells wants to make YOUR wishes come true at the PrimeTime Festival show Djinn Joint
The audience’s wish is the djinn dJerald’s command! Velvet Wells speaks about his interactive show Djinn Joint, now playing at PrimeTime Festival 2021, and how everyone of all ages can participate and enjoy.
Amie Enriquez is taking her solo show, Lightweight to the United Solo™ Festival in New York City
Interview with Amie Enriquez about her solo show Lightweight, based on her recovery from eating disorders. Lightweight is headed for an off-Broadway run at the United Solo Festival in NYC.