Author: Trilby Jeeves
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World Theatre Day 2014 on the Fly…
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It’s still the official day where I currently am. Toronto. I haven’t seen any theatre. Any official theatre. But. I’ve been part of a lot of real live theatre. I’ve been traveling, trying to get to Eastern Canada. And, there has just been a monster storm, making it very challenging to reach my little Prince…
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French Cinema in … Vancouver!
Yes.. you read correctly. In fact, it is Visions Ouest’s 20th anniversary of producing Les Rendez-vous du Cinéma Québécois et Francophone de Vancouver (RendezVous French Film Festival). It has been a pioneering journey to arrive at this point. Founder Régis Painchaud started by showing two French films in the beginning. Now? Over 50 productions from…
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When you look up to the sky and see a shooting star, what is your reaction? One of elation? Of excitement? Thrill – because you have the privilege of a pending wish coming true? Or… knife cutting terror because you think a new war has started? Two evenings ago, sitting in a dark theatre, watching…
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Breathing into 2014….
January second, two thousand and fourteen…. FOURTEEN! Last year I showed up to my blog on our first day of 2013 and timely wrote “Ponderings“. This year I’m struggling to ponder, reflect, and offer up wise thoughts on already the second day of the New Year. My mind wanders to the novel I’m reading and…
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Holiday Thoughts….
So long since I’ve written here. So long since I’ve written. Too busy being in the moment with real life and not having the luxury of tapping away my thoughts. Now it’s Christmas. In my world. Is it a holiday in yours? How is yours unfolding? I used to have picture perfect Christmases as a…
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“Assassinating Thomson”… A Mystery in Canadian Art
“Assassinating Thomson” written and performed by Bruce Horak of Monster Theatre, currently playing at The Firehall Arts Centre until October 19 also performed at the 2013 Edmonton Fringe Festival. Being too busy with my own show, I missed it. Thank you so much to the Firehall Arts Centre for giving me a second chance to…
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Introspection at the Fringe: “Braced”
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I chose to see the show Braced, written and performed by Rebecca Steele because I, too, am “braced”. I wear an AFO, ankle foot orthotic, as a result of permanent damage to my sciatic nerve to my right foot from a herniated disc. And I, too, wrote a play, which I took to the Regina…
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Fringe addicted! “Geek Life & Underneath The Lintel”
Putting these two Fringe plays in the same article seems odd. I know. But, if you’ve seen both you will understand. I accidently saw Geek Life last week, and was pleasantly surprised at Aji (“Ahh gee”) Slater’s warm presence, and deceivably profound autobiographical story. Love, choosing an unorthodox career route, and embracing his geekiness. According…
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Fringing last week… My High Heeled Life & La Cravate Bleue…
Heels and ties… hmm… two items we wear that identify a higher status position in life. Heels, literally, boost us up, giving us more confidence (to some) and ties present a symbol of professionalism, giving an air of trust (mostly). La Cravate Bleue (the blue tie) is a French play written and performed by Jean-Francois…
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Still time to Fringe… Bursting Into Flames!
I’m surprised Martin Dockery didn’t burst into flames after his fiery performance of Bursting Into Flames. I know, probably too obvious. But… there. I said it. Fiery. This actor, writer, poet is a tour de force. From what force he comes, I know not what. The second Dockery arrives on stage, you should have your…
