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"What people need is work that speaks to what they’re going through and experiencing, and what people are trying to puzzle out," says Hogg. "Why do I feel this way? Who am I? What am I doing with my life? These are the same questions we’ve been asking since the Greeks and the ancient Africans. Those questions are huge — and music can help answer them.”
iPhoto caption: Crow's associate artistic director Paolo Santalucia and artistic director Chris Abraham.
For the leadership at Crow’s Theatre, investing in local talent is crucial
“We want a sustainable future, where Toronto is a theatre city, a destination,” says artistic director Chris Abraham. “There is tremendous potential for that. But in order to be a big international theatre city, we have to take big swings.”
Speaking in Draft: Rachel Forbes
Rachel Forbes’ wide-ranging career has set this artist in a league of her own. The award-winning set and costume designer’s work has appeared across the country in productions by the Shaw Festival, Buddies in Bad Times, Obsidian Theatre, Neptune Theatre, Centaur Theatre, and more.
iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.
REVIEW: Cirque du Soleil is back in town, an echo of circuses past
It should say something about the Cirque du Soleil brand that even a show like ECHO — unclear in concept and messy around the edges — is a great time for audience members of all ages.
iPhoto caption: Troy Adams image courtesy of Tarragon Theatre.
The Legend of Daddy Hall makes music from an epic life and a neglected history
Come Home — The Legend of Daddy Hall, written by Audrey Dwyer and staged by Tarragon artistic director Mike Payette, pays tribute to the extraordinary life of John “Daddy” Hall.
iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of Canadian Opera Company.
REVIEW: A new take on Don Pasquale re-imagines its lead as a cat-loving crank
If you love cats, you’ll like Barbe & Doucet’s production of Don Pasquale.
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