The Possible Dream The story of the Man of La Mancha is one of dreaming and then achieving the impossible dream. The production now on stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge is indeed a story of achievement. Not only did Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, envision and then build the theatre; […]
Man of La Mancha ~ 2018 Read More »
From the Big Screen to the Creative Stage There was quite a bit of buzz surrounding Drayton Entertainment’s plan to host the Canadian premiere of Ghost. How could you take the very popular 1990 movie with Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg and attempt to reduce it for the stage? That was the
Students Perform a True Life Student’s Story A real life story is brought to life on the Grand Theatre’s stage by the students of the High School Project. It all seems very appropriate, since most of the show is set in a high school gym, and most of the roles are for high school students.
Whodunnit? You Decide Shear Madness is sheer silliness. It also tests each actor’s aptitude for improv. Fortunately this cast, now on stage at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre, is up to the task. They must be ready for any scenario and any audience interruption. They also have to handle any of their fellow cast-mates who may “corpse”.
Get Screeched in With Aunt Minnie and the Gang Never has an audience been more enthusiastic than they were on the opening night of East Coast Kitchen Party, now playing at Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia. Resounding cheers are heard at the end of each song, and loud laughter rings out for each corny joke. Resident Music
East Coast Kitchen Party Read More »
A Strong Cast of True Triple Threats Note: At Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend ~ Sept. 13 to Sept. 30, 2018. Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge ~ Nov. 22 to Dec. 30, 2018. Imagine a musical with the warmth of Christmas, the spring colours of Easter, and the fun of dancing turkeys at Thanksgiving! Drayton’s Holiday Inn
When Feeling Sad Feels Good There’s an unusual little show playing at the Phillips Studio in Blyth, right across the intersection from the Festival theatre. Singer Jane Miller wants you to come and actually enjoy an evening of sad songs. Entitled These are the Songs that I Sing When I’m Sad, the hour-long show
These are the Songs that I Sing When I’m Sad Read More »
Beware the Ides of March, or Julie, Don’t Go! Director Scott Wentworth has given us a new Julius Caesar for our consideration. Stratford favourite Seana McKenna is taking on the male role, and certainly doing it justice. Other women are also in the lead roles, playing the parts of men. After the first few minutes,
Italy, World War II and the Black Market Stratford Festival has billed Napoli Milionaria! as “a sparkling and warm-hearted comedy”, but the description needs to be more specific. Perhaps Act I is a comedy, but I still wouldn’t describe it as “sparkling”. And Act II and Act III are not comedies. The story turns
Napoli Milionaria! Read More »
Powerful Voices and Powerful Music Billed as The Power of Song, but subtitled “Broadway * Pop * Classical”, the musical revue now on stage at Petrolia’s Victoria Playhouse quickly revealed the reason for the subtitle. The three stars each fall into one of those categories – David Rogers, as all loyal Victoria Playhouse fans
