Chris Abraham
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.”
iPhoto caption: Cliff Cardinal plays a gig at Mahtay Cafe in St. Catharines, ON. Photo by Dahlia Katz.
How Cliff Cardinal found his inner rock star
What I'm finding out through the beauty of music is that there are things we can't talk about, says Cardinal. But through our relationship with a rock star, we can experience those things in a more real way. We can experience them communally.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is an exhausting, maximalist delight
I find myself comparing the Canadian premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 to the caviar the ensemble sings about in the show’s prologue. The production is frequently marvellous, and oozes with luxury in its trimmings and performances. But the show itself, as well as its direction, won’t be for everyone.
REVIEW: Slick political dramedy The Master Plan is Crow’s Theatre at its best (and most absurd)
For the second year in a row, Crow’s Theatre has opened the Toronto theatre season at the highest possible level.