3,074 stories by "The Charlebois Post"
(photo by Carlos Furman)Fictions of Citiesby Kallee LinsEven while acknowledging that artists in the context of a festival like Luminato are rarely responsible for the content of their marke…
(photo by Tim Matheson)Facts, rumours and the preternatural collide in small-town thriller - Suspense and relationships make up for lack of warmthA rural community is the nexus of myste…
(photo by Bernd Eberle)The Piano, the Dancer and the Cityby Kallee LinsOne of the world's leading pianists, Angela Hewitt regularly appears in recital and with major orchestras throughout Eu…
There's Something About a Ghost Storyby Jonathan A. GoldbergJonathan A. Goldberg (playwright) has had work seen at HERE, Ars Nova, Dixon Place, The Public Theater and many other venues.…
(photo by Drasko Bogdanovic)72 Speakby Sheila L. CavanaghSheila L. Cavanagh is an Associate Professor in Sociology & Sexuality Studies Coordinator at York University. Her research is in …
(photo by Andrew Alexander)Money or Nothingby Jim MurchisonMartin Conboy's set is uncluttered. Spare furnishings and three columns that rotate to reveal a wine rack when it's a restaurant, a…
(photo by Trudi Lee)Euripides, Reduxby Lucy WellsThe Tarragon Theatre is currently in its last show of the season, Hawksley Workman and Christian Barry's The God That Comes, produced by 2b T…
(photo by Rod MacIvor)Wait for it…by Chad DembskiPatience is a difficult task for an audience member in this day and age. In a time where we expect instant messages, instant food, an…
(photo by Neil Silcox)Exposing All, Right Down to Cell Levelby Keely Kwok@kwoklesGrief, pain, loss, all feelings we'd rather suffocate below the surface than deal with on a regular basis. An…
Tyson James, Chy Ryan Spain, Hallie Burt (photo by Dahlia Katz)Fuck the Binary by Spencer MalthouseA lot of things happen in public restrooms and it is time we discuss the good, the bad…
What's not to like about this photo for Housebum - A Superhero on Trial? Photographer Melissa Pelchat caught the sunlight just right, got her subject - actor Jean-François Michaud - …
Revenge of the Working Girlsby Jim Murchison @JimMurchisonPatricia Resnick's book and Dolly Parton's lyrics are quite fun. Orpheus puts its energetic fun stamp on the stage version of t…
Going Downby Jason BookerSpoiler alert: Airline Icarus does not feature a happy ending. That may not surprise you though, if you recall the myth of Icarus. He crafted wax wings to strap on h…
Tarragon, AtG, YPT score big at Dora Nominations announcementby Beat RiceThe nominees for the 35th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards were announced. On June 23rd at the West Jet stage at Harbou…
(photo by Bengt Gustafsson)Twenty Looks at the mind and soul of Trajal Harrellby Chad DembskiA 10 minute introduction at the beginning of the evening greets the audience and serves as a good…
The Dance and Language of Silenceby Gaëtan L. CharleboisElizabeth Morris is a Deaf Community Consultant and ASL (American Sign Language) coach for theatres/films. She was born deaf, in En…
This may be the most accomplished and thrilling teaser we've ever seen for a production in Canada: Stratford's production of King Lear starring Colm Feore (who is brilliantly front and centr…
The Strangest Debate EverThe tragedy of UCSB may be a game changerby Gaëtan L. CharleboisThere is not much doubt that the shooting spree in Isla Vista was an act of profound ugliness. But…
Comic Books...On Stageby Estelle RosenMask VS Title is made up of Jean-François Michaud and François Morin. They met in the independent wrestling circuit some years ago. Their shared i…
(photo by Michael Cooper)The Success of Love " Jack Shall Have Jill, Jill shall Have Jill, Jack Shall Have JackStratford's opening week ends on a supremely high noteby Dave Ross and Stuart M…
(photo by Cylla von Tiedemann)Everything Is Backwards! (Just As It Should Be!)Lewis Carroll's Looking Glass World comes to life in Stratfordby Stuart Munro@StuartMunroTOBubbles! Bicycles! Je…
An Exercise in Engagementby Jason BookerA piece credited to 32 writer/performers, Promises to a Divided City explores the stories of individuals, often lost in the louder collective narrativ…
Kathy Fitzgerald (photo by Joan Marcus)As magical as OzBroadway is in Vancouver with a powerful production of Wickedby Chris LaneA fantastic set, exquisite costumes, a highly talented cast a…
Tempest In A TeacupA major misconception surrounding choreography " and all arts " is that creative and innovative ideas are always pulled from thin air, or achieved through 'inspiration.'by…
the momentby TJ Dawe@TJ_DaweI just debuted my new monologue Marathon at the Orlando Fringe. I took a somewhat different approach with it. Usually, I script my shows down to the comma. I…
