My 1940’s hat store
My friend Brian sent me these pix he took in San Francisco, of an old business sign recently revealed again after no doubt being invisible for decades. I felt an instant affinity, as you may imagine. My name, something that I love (hats), and very, very vintage. Wow! Read more »
Local musical urgently needs male actor
My friend Mary Clark is producing a new, original musical called “Under The Hawthorn Tree”, based on a best-selling Irish novel of the same name. And she is now in dire need of one male singer/actor! If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, do get in touch with her at cymbelina@shaw.ca . Here’s … Continue reading Local musical urgently needs male actor Read more »
Vancouver Actor’s Drop-In
I wanted to mention a great scene-study drop-in held weekly and currently managed by a couple of friends of mine. It’s strictly scene practice, cold reads from a stockpile of over 500 scenes (and growing) of every description. This Tuesday night (January 6) is their first evening of the new year. It’s a great opportunity to do some scene work, very inexpensive to attend, and a lot of fun with very low pressure and an encouraging crowd of all skill levels! Read more »
Kate Polsky birthday bash at Our Town cafe
My friend and (formerly) fellow Broadway Chorus singer, Kate Polsky, a talented singer-songwriter in her own right, is celebrating her birthday with a gig at the Our Town café (E. Broadway at Kingsway) this January 15 and 16. It will feature something extra special – a performance by the five-part harmony group, Verve Collective! Read more »
Another chance to catch “The Musical of Musicals, The Musical”
I saw this show at last year’s Fringe and laughed until the tears were rolling down my cheeks. So great to see it’s back, this time at the Jericho Arts Centre. A hilarious show, a razor-sharp cast, and a loving sendup of musical theatre styles. See it whether you love or loathe musicals! Here’s the details… Read more »