Think Pieces

10 things I learnt by working on Jennie’s Story

I’ve been assistant stage managing Jennie’s Story at Walterdale Playhouse, so After the House Lights has been a bit quiet, but I’m…

I recently had the opportunity to see SIA, a play by Edmontonian Matthew Mackenzie, playing at the ATB Arts Barns November 8…

I love the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, but I’m not going to waste your time telling you why –…

When you think about who “runs” the arts, what comes to mind? The brilliant (but maybe slightly crazy) Artistic Director…

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts recently (ish) released a report called Arts Impact: Ripple Effects from the Arts Sector….

Summer and Smoke‘s run at Walterdale Playhouse ended February 16, 2013. Over the 10 day run, I had the opportunity…

Last night I attended Die Nasty – “the legendary live improvised soap opera” for the first time. Despite having been…

A recent study has found that people who participate in cultural activities have better health than the general population. The…

Reviewing theatre is an interesting pastime to have. On the plus side, I get to see SO MUCH more theatre…

2011 was our first full year of reviewing theatre for Sound and Noise… and what a great time we had…