Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
iPhoto caption: Headshot by Dahlia Katz.
Derek Kwan wants to bring theatre back to the town square
"I’ve always loved the idea of art happening everywhere, from street art to yarn bombing," says Kwan. "We’re in a society right now that keeps dehumanizing us in so many ways. Art is a necessity in that it keeps us human."
iPhoto caption: Members of the company in 'Annie.' Photo by David Hou.
Stratford Festival reviews: Macbeth, As You Like It, Annie, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
While the four productions I reviewed spanned different genres and styles, the presence of household-name director-designer Robert Lepage led me to reflect more broadly on the craft of directing, and how the demands of specific shows shift what’s entailed in that intense, wide-reaching job.