Online theatre is to actual theatre what almond milk is to actual milk. Or what Nicolas Cage movies are to actual movies.
Fringe: Memories of a Long-Time Volunteer
What follows are my memories, my perspectives, and my recollections of my Fringe experiences, and thus may contain but are not limited to accurate depictions.
Italian Epics, Awkward Farts, and Apple Fritter Murder
I just thought of an amazing alternate name for all future Online Theatre Festivals. I would call them Watching TV.
I’ve Got the Time
I had just been complaining that I never have enough time to do shrooms.
Cat’s in the Cradle and a Car Ride
These new Canadian government snitch lines are getting a little out of hand. Three cops came to my door last week and took away my World’s Greatest Lover coffee mug. I mean, that shit is fairly subjective, no?
2020 Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners
Congratulations to all the winners!
A Collective Experience: Fringe-ing Wherever You Are
“We could’ve just said we’re not doing a Fringe, that we’re just going to take this moment and not do anything. And we all thought, well, this is the mandate of Fringe, to support the artist, to be a platform for the artist. And this is an opportunity.”
Shit Holes, Buckets of Shit, and Piece of Shit Racist MPs
Every day my parents watch Tim & Sid, two guys who have a show where they talk about professional sports. My parents watch them EVERY SINGLE DAY. Even though there have been no professional sports FOR THREE FUCKING MONTHS!!!!
Toronto Fringe Festival Announces 2020 Fringe Collective Programming
“The amount of work that has gone into this, both behind the scenes with the Fringe team and the artists themselves is astounding. It really amplifies how resilient Fringe is and how despite everything there is hope to be found over these 12 days.”
Celebrity Goldfish, COVID Literature, and Tony’s Lengthy Reel
The last demo reel I made in 2013 was 19 minutes long. The ideal demo reel is five minutes long.
A Comparison, A Conversation, and a Content Warning
How many fans of the last two U2 albums does it take to change a lightbulb?
2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Ancillary Award Winners
Congratulations to Deanna H. Choi, Monica Esteves, and Beth Wong!
2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Nominees Announced
Announcing the nominees for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards – Virtual Edition!
2020 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award Winners Announced
The Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards announce the winners of the 2019-2020 season and set the date for the online awards ceremony.
Some Resources, Some Advice, and Some Fucking Morons Online
Canadian Parliament is an essential service like McDonald’s is an essential part of a healthy diet.
Ubering For It, Paying For It, and Dying For It
One time an American friend asked me if, at this point in my career, I still had to audition to get roles. I told her that I worked in Canada—I still have to audition to get auditions.
Toronto Fringe Festival Goes Digital with the Fringe Collective
“We had a moment after cancelling the festival where we were prepared to just do nothing and wait until next year, but then we realized we still had an opportunity to unite our artists and our audiences in a different and exciting way. “