By Kenzie Love and Kyle Francis
A title like Urinetown is sure to attract attention, no matter what it’s attached to. Those who like to be peed on may raise an interested eyebrow, wondering where they could find such an Oz-like locale. Stodgy old people may react similarly, wondering instead what the damned liberal media has cooked up this time. With… Continue reading Theatre’s golden thread
By Ryan Pike
There’s an old saying declaring ‘there’s a time and place for everything, and that’s university.’ This colloquialism typically acts as a half-hearted approval for promiscuous sex, recreational drug use and copious amounts of drinking occurring within the hallowed grounds of higher learning. Taking a closer look at the drunk in all his stumbling glory is… Continue reading Theatre Prebiew: A fucking drunk
Many masterpieces were created while under the influence of drink or drug. The newest addition to the One Yellow Rabbit’s repertoire, Hayride, promises to be no exception. Concocted by David van Belle and Blake Brooker in the wee morning hours following a celebratory drinking binge in Toronto, Hayride sheds a holy light on Sunday School,… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Hayride
By Ryan Pike
Whether they’ve actually read the book or seen the film, nearly everybody in the western world knows about The Graduate. A renewed interest in the tale has emerged thanks to last year’s release of Rumour Has It, inspired by the book and film.This thirst is about to be quenched by echo37’s Calgary stage premier of… Continue reading Theatre Preview: At least someone’s graduated
By Ryan Pike
Fans of theatre in Calgary often have to exhibit great patience. After all, the tendency is for popular shows to hit Toronto or Vancouver initially and then migrate to Calgary well after their buzz has worn off. Alberta Theatre Projects helps to buck this trend as they bring The Clean House to our fair city… Continue reading Theatre Preview: ATP looks to Clean House
By Fiona McLay
Students working together can form a powerful force. Their work is passionate and selfless, driven by purer ideals than monetary successes. The U of C drama department’s Taking Flight festival is a perfect example of this. Last year the entirely student run festival was a huge hit, not surprising considering it was constructed from the… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Prepare to take flight
By Emily Senger
Vagina. Vagina, vagina, vagina. Are you uncomfortable yet?As women across the world perform The Vagina Monologues throughout February and March, they’re refusing to let the v-word make them uncomfortable and reclaiming the body part they’re socialized to hate, fear, giggle at and deny. The V-Day Project, as it’s fondly been named, has raised over $30… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Talking vagina
By Colin Flynn
Isn’t life Grand? The folks at Theatre Junction certainly believe so. Corny jokes aside, the theatre companies’ newly renovated $12 million playhouse, the Grand, has reopened its doors and is set to stage its debut production. March 21 was the opening of Far Away, the first artistic performance at the Grand in more than 50… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Not Far Away from grand
By Fiona McLay
The opportunity to take in a play by well-respected playwright David Mamet doesn’t present itself often in Calgary. Luckily for eager thespians, Sage Theatre is extending such an opportunity by ending their 2005-2006 season with the Pulitzer Prize winner’s A Life in the Theatre. “Mamet uses the theatre as a metaphor for life,” asserts Joel… Continue reading Theatre Review: Passing on Mamet’s torch
By Diane Klaver
The fear of mortality and speculation of immortality is a wonder mankind has always visited with some reservation. For the thought of living without purpose or not achieving our dreams drives the fear of death into most of us. Famous Puppet Death Scenes brings brilliant puppetry and exceptional storytelling to a production both entertaining and… Continue reading Theatre Review: Puppets die, you love it