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Blackbird

Cyrus Lane and Kirstyn Russelle in Barrie run of 'Blackbird.' iPhoto caption: Cyrus Lane and Kirstyn Russelle in Barrie run of 'Blackbird.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Talk is Free Theatre’s Blackbird offers a close-up look at two detailed performances

Emerging director Dean Deffett has concocted a tight, straightforward production, primarily of interest as an intimate character study.

By Liam Donovan / Oct 11, 2025
iPhoto caption: Vivien Endicott-Douglas and Sam Kalilieh in Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells). Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann

Review: Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells)

While Rose Napoli’s play is gripping and properly uncomfortable, I do have concerns.

By Lynn Slotkin / Nov 2, 2017