Before I saw Vertigo Theatre’s The Extractionist,I didn’t have any idea what a deprogrammer was. I learned something new. Deprogramming refers to persuading members of a cult to renounce their way of life. In this world premiere by local Calgarian playwright Michaela Jefferey, Asha Ray (Monice Peter) is working a case. She is hired by Grant […]
Ghost River Theatre’s Struck is a lot of things. It’s a stream of consciousness. It’s an exploration of an split second that changes everything. It’s examining a traumatic event. Written and directed by artistic director Eric Rose, Struck tells of the true story of how Eric was struck by lightning at the age of 21. […]
Broadway Across Canada’s production of Fiddler on the Roof is a piece that goes back to the basics of musical theatre. A powerhouse cast with big voices, a simple set that enhances the action on stage along with stellar lighting and sound design. This 2015 Broadway revival production runs almost 3 hours long, but be […]