So, I'm thinking about posting theatre events around town again... But I may need some of your help to tell me what I missed and fill in some details. Also, sincere apologies that some of these are late. This is kind of the prototype. As for now:
"Seussical" (St. Albert Children's Theatre)
Arden Theatre (St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB)
November 27, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-459-1542, www.ticketmaster.ca
www.sact.ca
"Ring Around The Moon" (DR 456 BFA Acting 2nd Year)
Corner Stage (89 Ave and 112 St, Fine Arts Building)
November 27, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: Those crazy cats don't mention on the internet any way to get tickets... I hope it's a public performance. They actually don't mention what time it runs either... Perhaps a poster or two over at the U of A would clear that up.
www.drama.ualberta.ca
"Village of Idiots" (Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts)
Eva O. Howard Theatre (Victoria School: 101 St and Kingsway Ave)
November 24, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-426-3010
www.victoria-school.ca
"Three Little Birds" (Workshop West Theatre)
Catalyst Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd)
November 20, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: At the Door or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.workshopwest.org
"A Christmas Carol" (Citadel Theatre)
McLab Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 28, 2008 to December 23, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com
"The Three Musketeers" (Horizon Players)
Horizon Stage (1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove AB)
November 27, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-962-8995 or www.horizonstage.com
www.horizonplayers.com
"Chang O: The Lady of the Moon - A Cantonese Opera" (ICPA Edmonton)
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11455 87th Avenue)
November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-451-8000 or www.ticketmaster.ca
"Without You: Studio Theatre World Premiere" (Studio Theatre)
Timms Centre for the Arts (87 Ave & 112 St)
November 27, 2008 to December 6, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.drama.ualberta.ca
"The Blonde, The Brunette and The Vengeful Redhead" (Citadel Theatre)
Shoctor Theatre (9828 101A Avenue)
November 15, 2008 to December 7, 2008
Tickets: 780-425-1820 or Toll Free 1-888-425-1820 or at:
www.citadeltheatre.com
"Extremities" (Guts&Guile Productions)
The Third Space (11516 103 Street)
November 21, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
"laFura: World Premiere" (Brian Webb Dance Company)
John L. Haar Theatre (10045 156 Street)
November 28, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-420-1757 or www.tixonthesquare.ca
www.bwdc.ca
"Su-Kat" (Azimuth Theatre)
The Living Room Playhouse (11315 106 Ave)
November 13, 2008 to November 29, 2008
Tickets: 780-454-0583
www.azimuththeatre.com
"Oh Susanna!"
Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave)
The last Saturday of the month at 11 pm
Tickets: Seriously, I don't know. At the door? Try calling Varscona: 780-433-3399
www.varsconatheatre.org
"Peace, Love & Rock N' Roll: And The Beat Goes On!" (Mayfield Dinner Theatre)
Mayfield Inn and Suites (16615 109 Avenue)
November 7, 2008 to February 15, 2009
Tickets: 780-483-4051 or Toll Free 1-877-529-7829, or at: www.mayfieldtheatre.ca
"Pirates of the North Saskatchewan II" (Jubilations Dinner Theatre)
West Edmonton Mall (#2690, 8882 170 Street)
November 6, 2008 to January 24, 2009
Tickets: 780-484-2424 or Toll Free 1-877-214-2424
www.jubilations.ca
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
She's a Mighty Good Writer
After watching a few "film festival" movies recently, I've come to this conclusion:
Witty and eloquent writing? Excellent.
Witty and eloquent dialogue? Grates on my nerves.
I mean it. I don't mind reading it, I just have a problem hearing it.
Nice getting that off my chest.
Witty and eloquent writing? Excellent.
Witty and eloquent dialogue? Grates on my nerves.
I mean it. I don't mind reading it, I just have a problem hearing it.
Nice getting that off my chest.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
MSN's CelebEdge? You're fired.
In a recent MSN's CelebEdge, fun was poked at all those loser celebrities for dressing up in their lame costumes.
Amongst the targets? Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, for dressing up in "Lost Boys" costumes (albeit not top notch, but probably on purpose).
Here's the part that bugs me: The article writer (who wisely does not identify themselves)complains at the way these celebrities aren't even trying, and then goes on to write a completely lazy and non-researched article about it!
Ah, irony.
Here's what the writer says about Corey Feldman's obvious Vampire Slayer costume:
"Corey Feldman
Sin: Dressing Up As Nothing
Committed By: Thinking we'd believe dressing in all black is a costume just because he's holding a sword.
Tip: If you don't have a costume at the last minute, every closet has a hobo just waiting to be thrown together. It's a last resort, but at least it's a costume, unlike velvet pants."
The sword? It's a stake, you boob.
And then there was Corey Haim:
Corey Haim
Sin: Not Dressing Up
Committed By: Wearing street clothes to what is obviously a Halloween-themed event. Infinitely worse than Dressing Up As Nothing.
Tip: Half-ass is better than no ass.
The funny thing is, I've never Seen Lost Boys, and I knew these were Lost Boys costumes. Even Corey Haim's supposed "street clothes" are from that movie.
The moral of the story? Don't complain that everyone is being half-assed when you can't tell your ass from your elbow.
mmkay?
Amongst the targets? Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, for dressing up in "Lost Boys" costumes (albeit not top notch, but probably on purpose).
Here's the part that bugs me: The article writer (who wisely does not identify themselves)complains at the way these celebrities aren't even trying, and then goes on to write a completely lazy and non-researched article about it!
Ah, irony.
Here's what the writer says about Corey Feldman's obvious Vampire Slayer costume:
"Corey Feldman
Sin: Dressing Up As Nothing
Committed By: Thinking we'd believe dressing in all black is a costume just because he's holding a sword.
Tip: If you don't have a costume at the last minute, every closet has a hobo just waiting to be thrown together. It's a last resort, but at least it's a costume, unlike velvet pants."
The sword? It's a stake, you boob.
And then there was Corey Haim:
Corey Haim
Sin: Not Dressing Up
Committed By: Wearing street clothes to what is obviously a Halloween-themed event. Infinitely worse than Dressing Up As Nothing.
Tip: Half-ass is better than no ass.
The funny thing is, I've never Seen Lost Boys, and I knew these were Lost Boys costumes. Even Corey Haim's supposed "street clothes" are from that movie.
The moral of the story? Don't complain that everyone is being half-assed when you can't tell your ass from your elbow.
mmkay?
Sunday, November 02, 2008
About Sean Cullen; How am I Supposed to Feel?
Apparently, I cannot survive without television.
As I work at my Compy 2000, I tend to watch the Comedy Network on my '80's Samsung 13 inch screen. And who is having his own special today?
Sean Cullen.
Yeah, I know. There should be an accent over the "e" in Sean, but who really gives a flying frick. My point is, as a Canadian, am I supposed to love Sean Cullen by default?
Let's look at the positives: Corky and the Juice Pigs. Very funny, especially "Remember", that REM parody... Awesome.
That's the only positive I can recall.
Let's look at the negatives:
1. The accent. I don't even know what sort of accent that's supposed to be. Pseudo-british?
2. The Food of Your Choice... Some of the worst improv I've ever seen in my life. Seriously.
3. The Costume Changes. Ooo! I'm going to dress up like an old woman and do the EXACT SAME ACT!! Hmmmm...
4. The Jokes. Here, I'll write one right now: "I am feeling old. Old like the slime on the walls of some ancient castle, old like the drool on Grandpa's chin... old... old like the Pope just before he careened into a death pool with all the various things swimming in it, swimming and drowning like oh so many drowning things... With fruits and vegetables being boiled in the deep by some sort of soup chef... a soup chef with a funny hat and a shovel in his ear...".
5. The facial expression. How does he hold that "I'm going to tell you a saucy story" face for as long as he does?
I could go on, but he might read this some day, so I think I'll stop.
But really, I guess I should just be supportive; It's the rare Canadian comedian that becomes an actual celebrity. Sure, he certainly hasn't made it in the states, but here, why he's our Whoopi Goldberg, our Billy Crystal, our comedian-that-isn't-truly-hilarious-but-never-says-anything-offensive-enough-to-worry-about-them-ruining-the-reputation-of-the-station special guest host.
He's mostly harmless. I don't know why I'm picking on him today, other than to pose this question:
Should I learn to love Sean, like a stepbrother that I'm not fond of, but have to live with, or am I allowed to criticize him? You be the judge.
As I work at my Compy 2000, I tend to watch the Comedy Network on my '80's Samsung 13 inch screen. And who is having his own special today?
Sean Cullen.
Yeah, I know. There should be an accent over the "e" in Sean, but who really gives a flying frick. My point is, as a Canadian, am I supposed to love Sean Cullen by default?
Let's look at the positives: Corky and the Juice Pigs. Very funny, especially "Remember", that REM parody... Awesome.
That's the only positive I can recall.
Let's look at the negatives:
1. The accent. I don't even know what sort of accent that's supposed to be. Pseudo-british?
2. The Food of Your Choice... Some of the worst improv I've ever seen in my life. Seriously.
3. The Costume Changes. Ooo! I'm going to dress up like an old woman and do the EXACT SAME ACT!! Hmmmm...
4. The Jokes. Here, I'll write one right now: "I am feeling old. Old like the slime on the walls of some ancient castle, old like the drool on Grandpa's chin... old... old like the Pope just before he careened into a death pool with all the various things swimming in it, swimming and drowning like oh so many drowning things... With fruits and vegetables being boiled in the deep by some sort of soup chef... a soup chef with a funny hat and a shovel in his ear...".
5. The facial expression. How does he hold that "I'm going to tell you a saucy story" face for as long as he does?
I could go on, but he might read this some day, so I think I'll stop.
But really, I guess I should just be supportive; It's the rare Canadian comedian that becomes an actual celebrity. Sure, he certainly hasn't made it in the states, but here, why he's our Whoopi Goldberg, our Billy Crystal, our comedian-that-isn't-truly-hilarious-but-never-says-anything-offensive-enough-to-worry-about-them-ruining-the-reputation-of-the-station special guest host.
He's mostly harmless. I don't know why I'm picking on him today, other than to pose this question:
Should I learn to love Sean, like a stepbrother that I'm not fond of, but have to live with, or am I allowed to criticize him? You be the judge.
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