Covid has brought the live theatre industry to a screeching halt, but Soulpepper’s audio drama is alive and well as ‘Moonlodge’ is in extremely capable hands under Jani Lauzon’s graceful and compassionate direction.
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Translating a play into audio only is surely a difficult task but ‘The Walls’ is an excellent candidate. The set is stark enough to be easily described with a dull plain room and walls with no windows. The dialogue is prominent especially with the chilling, insincere voices of the interrogators.
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“Overall Cock is an unconventional exploration of sexual fluidity with spitfire dialogue, brilliant performances, and cinematography that provides a genuinely immersive experience.”
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There were moments where I felt that my breath and heartbeat were also keeping time to the majestic harmony of the striking visual images on the back scrim coupled with the passionate vocalists. The sound of periodic water and waves lapping against the shore reminded me of the healing power of water.
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With all the safety Covid protocols in place right now, I was far more concerned how this Alice would be able to maintain six feet distance for the performers’ health especially when singing is incorporated…
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I didn’t find anything rotten in the table read of Rosen’s script as I thoroughly enjoyed the vocal work of these artists as they took me back to an untrue historical literary account of the ‘other’ Shakespeare, but who the hell cares on that account?
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Her final moments with the 4’33” performance are breathtaking – she stands with her violin, holding it with reverence, almost caressing it as a child. The scene is not so much about silence or ambient noise, but more about how we listen…
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The challenge of standing on the stage alone without the support of another actor can rattle the nerves of any seasoned actor so having the courage to do this should be commended…I found that partway through their time on stage I didn’t want it to end, I wanted more from each of them. It would be a real treat to see them on stage again.
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“The Kitchen Plays check all the emotional box’s that this year has brought and they do so honestly and without hesitation.”
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“I walked away from “Hotel Good Luck” feeling full in a way that I have not felt from theatre in a long time. They managed to combine a powerful script, great actors, and a creatively utilized space to transcend the limitations of technology and deliver something truly beautiful.”
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Truthfully, I might have thought that watching this production on a computer screen might make me feel distantly remote from the action, but that didn’t occur here at all. I watched with bated breath as many of the 36 artists with whom I could possibly connect on the screen.
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“In the midst of a never-ending global pandemic that has rendered many an industry but particularly the entertainment industry nearly uninhabitable “And Every Creeping Thing” for the briefest of moments put into perspective the importance of creating regardless of the necessity, without an audience in mind, just because you have to.”
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While waiting for the production to begin, I felt this tingling sensation that someone (or something) for some reason seemed to be stalking me…
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“BOLLYWOOD KITCHEN the virtual show introduces audiences to four of Rao’s passions—Bollywood films, Indian food, family, and music. Viewers are enlightened as Rao takes them on a personal journey about his parents immigrating to America and his own experiences growing up in Pennsylvania as a brown colored boy.”
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Mr. Nance soulfully sings each number with a clear understanding of the songs’ messages that still resonates within my very being even as I sit here writing this commentary an hour later.
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“So, while many of the performances felt one-note and not particularly interesting, it’s clear that these actors are capable of delivering engaging performances and were simply given a script in need of a few rewrites and unclear direction. Perhaps these ideas can be explored in future scripts, but this one isn’t one I will return to.”
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“Not one person approached the project as if they had to apologize for their unabashed enjoyment - in a decade permeated with fights over what constitutes valuable art, Ratatouille washed its hands of the idea that high and low art should be stratified.”
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“While only a fifteen-minute piece, fifteen minutes was all “Homesick” needed to deliver a powerful work of art that leaves you with a desire to connect.”
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Meticulously and admiringly staged by Director Jayme Armstrong (whom I remember from years ago on CBC’S ‘How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?) with adroit film direction by JP Thibodeau, the pacing of this streamed production mercifully flows naturally and smoothly from scene to scene. From what I also understand, the Alberta Health Services provided direct guidance and supervision to ensure the safety of everyone involved from the actors to the technical crew backstage
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