On the heels of my recent decision to devote my artistic energy to the proliferation of indie theatre, I have found a new manifesto, and I cannot get it out of my head. Which means I have to try and get it in yours. Written by New York non-profit fundraiser/blogger Sasha Dichter and inspired by… Continue reading The most important thing you will read today
Author: Simon Ogden
It’s the new psst…pass it on, right?
Aha. So this is what Facebook is good for. Got it.
Totally Trucked
Here's a fun example of theatre getting some use out of blog marketing. The touring production of the multi-Tony winning and "form-breaking" musical Spring Awakening has started an on-line road diary, with random cast posts, behind-the-scenes video clips, photos from their flickr photostream and interviews with fans. Pretty cool and generous, and a great way… Continue reading Totally Trucked
That’s it. I quit.
There's a thread over at Praxis on the post Giving up the dream? that bears some conversation. It began in reference to a Seth (super-marketer) Godin post provocatively titled Maybe you can't make money doing what you love. Actually, hang on, it would be rude for me to post here without joining in on that… Continue reading That’s it. I quit.
This one goes to eleven: Rachel Peake
Hailing from Saskatchewan and now residing in Vancouver by way of the Drama Department of the University of Alberta, Rachel has been seriously busy making inroads into our theatre scene. A director/writer/producer/performer, she has worked with companies all over town, including Bard, the Arts Club, Boca del Lupo, Neworld, The Playhouse, Radix, Yorick...the list just… Continue reading This one goes to eleven: Rachel Peake
This looks…interesting
What's happening on The 21st Floor? Follow the links... This post is stuck to the top of the site. The Next Stage continues below...
Artists v. Harper: a handing voting tool
Thanks to friend Kirsten for this tip: The website voteforenvironment.ca provides up-to-date statistics for each riding and offers up the best party to vote for in each to ensure the conservatives get unseated. Just plug in your postal code and it gives you a bar graph of your riding's standings and the best bet scenario… Continue reading Artists v. Harper: a handing voting tool
Talking Point
I sometimes think that theatre is a torture. Juliet Stevenson
New on the V-list: Exit Commander Kitty
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Seeing the party as half full
My theatre company, upon its inception, developed a fun tradition. Before each of our productions so far we've thrown a fundraising party to help pay for production costs. Right from the outset we made a few branding decisions; we would always emphasize the 'party' over the 'fundraiser', label them as sequential 'XperiencE' parties, advertise with… Continue reading Seeing the party as half full
Vancouver picks up the Wrecking Ball and runs with it
Well, that rocked. Vancouver's Wrecking Ball, which opened with an all-party debate on the arts and then moved into a cabaret of political theatre, went off tonight with a bang, and judging from the amount and enthusiasm of the attendees, was a good indication of a freshly politicized artistic front. The anti-Harper sentiment in the… Continue reading Vancouver picks up the Wrecking Ball and runs with it
Party reminder…
We're having another of our legendary parties on Saturday to get ready for the new play , please come on by if you can. It's going to be huge laughs and great times! Some of Vancouver's best stand-ups and sketch crews throughout the studio Silent auction features signed and framed Roberto Luongo jersey Munchies! Cabaret… Continue reading Party reminder…
The History Boys hits Vancouver, Arts Club off to a good start
Caught The History Boys the night before last and I've got to say, the Arts Club has gotten off to a crackerjack start to their 45th season. Both Doubt at the Stanley and The History Boys at the Granville Island Stage are fine productions, and I'd be remiss if I didn't give them a bump… Continue reading The History Boys hits Vancouver, Arts Club off to a good start
This one goes to eleven: Christina Sicoli
I checked out a Fringe play last year written by my friends Julius and Tosha, a clever little piece called Hands Down about the world of competitive rock, paper, scissors. J and T both acted in it as well, along with a couple of other actors that I'd not yet met. They were both great,… Continue reading This one goes to eleven: Christina Sicoli
Vancouver Wrecking Ball participant update!
Further to Monday's post on the Vancouver edition of the upcoming Canada-wide Wrecking Ball political theatre cabaret, the Alliance for Arts and Culture have listed the complete docket of talent for the night, and it sounds phenomenal. The writers involved are Vancouver playwright Lucia Frangioni (Espresso), Canadian theatre giant Judith Thompson (The Crackwalker, Lion in… Continue reading Vancouver Wrecking Ball participant update!
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