Radio Wild Fundraiser @ Winchester

Here's a pic from the last Radio Wild Fundraiser that I hosted @ The Winchester in support of Wildcard Pictures.  I'm doing my best to channel a 1920's radio star...with a few more sparkles!  Happy day-before-the-weekend everyone!  Cheers!

@ActorsRepCo Presents BEA (DISCOUNT CODE @ End of Post...)

Bea, presented by the Actors Repertory Company @ Factory Theatre, is a thoroughly enjoyable theatrical experience.  Fuelled by stylized glimpses into the character's pure love for life, and fleeting moments of utter bliss, this supremely talented and engaging cast of three energetically guide us through the pain of terminal illness.  And to be brutally honest, the company has not been receiving the audience numbers they deserve!  So in the hopes that more people can share in this beautiful story, I have been given permission to share a considerably generous discount code with you!  Simply go to the box office on any show day, and say the code: "TELL 5" to receive a $5 ticket!  GO!  You will thank yourself!

Bea - Until May 26, Factory Theatre Studio, 125 Bathurst St, Toronto.

(FB EVENT)

@Disconnectaplay Cast & Crew Pic w/@nicolabee, @Gotta_Be_K_D, @AdrianRebucas & @greig_david

Aren't we a happy bunch!  So wonderful to work with these special and talented people! L-R: Playwright/Producer/Director Nicole Bergot, Actress Kate Drummond, Actor David Greig, Playwright/Producer/Director Sangeeta Wylie, Dramaturge Erin Vandenberg, Actor Adrian Rebucas, and little ol' me!  Stay tuned for info on a bigger and shinier Fall remount!  Caaaaaaan't wait!!!

Should Be Theatre's "John & Beatrice"

Experiencing this performance messed me up a bit - not gonna lie.  The story of bounty hunter John answering an add to interest and seduce bored "heiress" "Beatrice" unravels in a 90 minute journey of raw introspection about the nature of long-term relationships.  At times tense, touching and bursting with electricity, actors Hallie Burt and David Simor take no prisoners as they pull the audience along this bumpy and exhillerating ride - expertly directed by Grainne O'Flynn.  If you're anything like me, you'll want to spend some time after the show shaking off the emotional dust - nothing like a little artistic spring-cleaning of the heart!
John & Beatrice - Until May 18th, Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, $20 (PWYC Wed) FB EVENT

@FBNTheatre Much Ado Closes Tonight!

Last night, I had the pleasure of taking in Fly By Night Theatre's production of Much Ado About Nothing @ YPT.  I also enjoyed a comforting nostalgia sitting in the studio I used to take classes in as a youth Young People's Theatre.  Much Ado's talented and energetic cast performed seamlessly as an ensemble; not a beat was dropped, and not a joke was missed by the large and lucky audience.  Incorporating modern elements like iPhones, Canadiana, politics and even Leafs references were a testament to acute, detailed direction.  Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this production, and you can too!
Much Ado About Nothing - TONIGHT, 8pm, Young People's Theatre Studio, 165 Front St E. Toronto.  $18/$20  (FB EVENT)

Rent-Free Dinner-Theatre & Performance Venue Available:

I am helping The Winchester Kitchen & Bar circulate the notice below.  Feel free to share using the icons at the end of this post if you know people that may be interested...

Rent-Free Dinner-Theatre & Performance Venue Available:

Management is immediately seeking small-scale theatre or arts events with minimal technical requirements to occupy the daily 8pm – 10pm time slot (excluding Wednesdays).

The Winchester Kitchen is fast becoming an Indy hot spot for a wide-variety of arts events, performances and happenings.  With a central location (51A Winchester Street in the heart of Cabbagetown), full kitchen, stocked bar, and friendly, accommodating staff, this 50-seat performance venue is ideal for small-scale dinner theatre, fundraisers, comedy, readings, workshops, and anything else that can utilize the intimate space.

The Winchester features a small stage with full lighting/sound equipment and is available rent-free with the opportunity for companies to charge admission.  Companies booking the space must arrange their own tech operators, front of house staff and actively publicize in order to attract an audience.  The Winchester also reserves the right to cancel bookings as needed.

Past and ongoing events have included a two-week run of Dairy-Free Love; Victoria Murdoch’s award-winning comedic one-woman theatrical cooking show, Win-Prov; a weekly improv comedy night, Radio Wild; a staged radio script reading benefiting Wildcard Pictures, ACTORS; Melissa Major’s integrated panel discussion performance and many more!   Check out the website for an events calendar of current bookings: www.winchesterkitchen.com

Spots are booking up quickly for the summer season.  To pitch your project or arrange a walk-through, please email details about your event/company to info@winchesterkitchen.com.  Also, feel free to drop in any day after 5pm and enjoy the space for yourself!  Cheers!

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY...

I am honoured and thrilled to be hosting this super-fun event benefiting Wildcard Pictures on Sunday, May 12th, 7pm @ The Winchester Kitchen & Bar.  (FB EVENT HERE) Come for the comedy of reading old-time radio scripts, come for the great food/drink, come to mingle with some fabulous folks, come to see me dressed as a 1940's dame, or come and sit in the corner and stare at the wall, ALL ARE WELCOME!  See you there?

@Disconnectaplay In @THEATROMANIA

Photo Courtesy of Theatromania

Last night's opening of Dis-Connect.com @ The WINCHESTER was a blast!  We were fortunate enough to be written up in popular theatre blog Theatromania this week.  Check out the full post HERE.

A few tickets available for tonight and tomorrow!  Get yours HERE.

Thanks so much everyone!!  GOOOOOOOO team!!!