Holiday Review: MORE than “7 Questions Not to Ask”
“The troupe share a delightful easy chemistry: onstage…. They radiate energy, warmth, and a sly self-awareness that balances silliness with insight.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Sweet “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” makes imagination soar
“YPT’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a visually stunning, wonder-filled sweet holiday treat for young audiences.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Thaumatrope brings big energy and heart to “Dogfight: The Musical”
“This production not only entertains but also challenges viewers to reflect on the enduring impact of human connection.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Inventive “Dead Broke” doesn’t cheap out on the chills
“Under Calvin Peterson’s direction, Dead Broke – which first made a splash at the 2022 Toronto Fringe – is taut, engrossing and skilfully choreographed.”
Review: “Playing Shylock” . . . and pushing us to be better audiences
“Rubinek is simply magnetic in carrying this production that keeps us off-balance – and always thinking – from start to finish.”
Review: “Wonderful Joe” celebrates wonder in a world of loss
“With ‘Wonderful Joe,’ Burkett dives deep into this richly textured urban world that unspools in a story that is akin to a literary puppet odyssey.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “Goblin: Macbeth” gleefully celebrates the magic of theatre
“With a patent love of absurdity, they bend, stretch and stomp on Shakespeare’s 400-year-old text in ways that simultaneously mock and celebrate it.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Alumnae’s “Low Pay? Don’t Pay!” pays out big laughs
“Alumnae Theatre’s production of Low Pay? Don’t Pay! is a rare treat: an epic farce that’s both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply resonant with the contemporary milieu and practical challenges of the audience watching it.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: All’s NOT well – “1939” shows Truth and prods Reconciliation
“Watching 1939 is a powerful experience: the artistry of the actors’ performances, the sheer weight and scale of the context, and the complexities of this multi-layered production simply refuse to let go when the lights come up.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “Infinite Life” meditates on our pain and prescribes connection
“Infinite Life captivates because it stages… a slow-burning, exquisitely-acted meditation on the human condition.”