By Alicia Ward
Sorority Girls Slumber Party Massacre: The Musical is the title of a play that sounds ridiculous, but lives up to its hilarious nature. Even the talents at Scorpio Theatre who are putting on this comedic musical are killing themselves laughing. “It’s all about the funny,” laughs director Jamie Eastgaard, assuring audiences that they will not… Continue reading Sorority Slumber Party Massacre: The Musical
By Alicia Ward
Hardcore sports fans might be glued to a screen during the Stanley Cup playoffs, but Michael Melski’s Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad wants to keep your eyes glued to a stage.“On one level, it’s about two single parents coming together looking for companionship. On another level, the show is about violence in hockey,” explains Mike Griffin,… Continue reading Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad brings playoff season to the stage
By Alicia Ward
Forte Musical Theatre Guild’s [title of show] is the little musical that could. Literally. This one-act musical presents the heartwarming story of two writers, Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen, chronicling their personal journey in fulfilling their ultimate dream– creating and producing a musical.According to Forte, [title of show] is a show about “friendship and dreams.… Continue reading Insert hopes and dreams here
By Alicia Ward
Hidden on the sixth floor of the Arts Parkade are fully functioning arts spaces and classrooms, computer labs and lounging areas. Not many students are aware of the existence of this floor, and fewer still make the journey up. Out of this obscurity, a new University of Calgary art exhibition has been born. “We’re putting… Continue reading New art show PUSHes U of C students
By Alicia Ward
While the rest of the University of Calgary looks forwards, the Drama Department is often focused on the past. This year alone, the Drama Department will show two main stage plays that debuted long before they graced the University Theatre’s stage — one of which is the upcoming production of King Lear. The director of… Continue reading Plenty to Lear at
By Alicia Ward
For those looking for some serious drama, you won’t find it in The Liar. The play, first performed in 1750 in Italy, is full of levity. Director Mike Griffin, a graduate student at the University of Calgary, believes people deserve a comedy. “You get to sit back and enjoy it,” says Griffin. “It’s an experience.… Continue reading A truly riveting comedy
By Alicia Ward
Begrudgingly studying Shakespeare is a rite of passage for junior high and high school students. Shakespeare isn’t bad, but it’s definitely more difficult to appreciate when you’re forced to read plays that are hundreds of years old, in language that you need a teacher to help decipher. For the last 23 years, Martie Fishman and… Continue reading A world away from the Globe
By Alicia Ward
Young People With Faces is a very likable, easy to listen to album, overflowing with multi-talented musicians. Maurice is catchy and although their album does not make you want to head bob or dance, they create excellent driving or winding down music. Be ready to listen to this 13-track album again and again. One of… Continue reading Spun: Maurice
By Alicia Ward
Intense and all-consuming desire takes to the Taking Flight festival stage at the University of Calgary in Fool For Love. The catch? The lovers are brother and sister. Don’t turn away just yet. This beautiful story of passion, complications and sorrow will captivate and intrigue you. “Throughout the play we look at and examine memory… Continue reading Fool For Love opening salvo for Mike Griffin
By Alicia Ward
Some people might think that the play Mr. Fix It is just another feel good romantic comedy — and they’re right. Long time Calgary playwright Caroline Russell-King wrote Mr. Fix It for Lunchbox Theatre in the hopes that people will be able to “have a break, to have a laugh, that’s what Lunchbox is all… Continue reading Learn to mend a broken heart in Lunchbox Theatre’s Mr. Fix It