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Monday, May 31, 2010

Season to Season Overlap....


This weekend From Cradle to Stage closed at Walterdale. Overall it was a very successful run with many new members contributing on and off stage to bring 3 new works to life. I was there Opening and Closing night and heard so many positive comments about the shows onstage. I think it is testament to the balance of the night that I heard all three shows mentioned as someone's favorite in one context or another. Truly there was something for everyone! I think, too, that the Production Manager, Kim, would say that this was the lowest stress One Acts in recent years. Part of that was no doubt due to scaling back the number of fully produced shows from 4 to 2, but also the committed casts and crews helped. As well, I need to mention Al Gadowsky, who stage managed the evening. I know that both Kim and I think Al was awesome and showed an phenomenal dedication to the shows. We knew that they were in good hands and that served to relieve so much stress from the two of us.


Next up is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. We have been rehearsing for about a month but we move into the building tonight for our Walk-Through. I am having so much fun with this cast. They are fun and dedicated and again we have a nice mix of new and returning members. There is something about being in a show with someone who has never done a show before that can be really fun. If you can see the experience through their eyes it really opens your eyes to the amazingness of what we get to do!


And this weekend we held auditions for Perfect Pie, the first show of next season. We had a wonderful turn-out and Director M.J. Kreisel and Assistant Director Mary Ellen Perley will have their work cutout for them. I have advised they not think about it until Wednesday night at callbacks when 14-16 ladies will be brought back to read in different combinations for the 4 roles. I do not envy them the task ahead, but I know no matter which way they go they will have a strong cast. I, of course, have my guess as to casting so I will see how close I am after Wednesday night!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Opening Night - From Cradle to Stage!


We opened From Cradle to Stage last night, other than a smoke machine that didn't work everything went very well. We had a laughed filled house for the first half and a rapt and engaged house for the second half. The reception was well attended and all were in great spirits. I was very pleased with the evening. Tonight is 2 for 1 night so if you are 'off' bring a friend and head on over to Walterdale!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Media Photos - From Cradle to Stage




The other night Douglas Dollars-Stewart came in and took some shots for media. He got some great pics from Uncle Robert's Funeral and Kiss Within a Kiss. Great work Doug!






Monday, May 3, 2010

Next on Deck - From Cradle to Stage


We continue with our dedication to development new works at Walterdale. Up next is From Cradle to Stage bring 3 new works to our audiences: Sea of Green by Andy Garland; Kiss Within a Kiss by Jim Herchak; and Uncle Robert's Funeral by Erin Foster-O'Riordan. The three works feature work by 16 actors, 3 directors, 3 dramaturgs, 2 stage managers, 1 production manager, 2 designers, several painters and other crew members. A great night of theatre!

Busy Weekend


Yesterday was a busy weekend for Walterdale Theatre. Both Sea of Green and Kiss Within a Kiss had rehearsal, as did The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The One Acts are in the theatre space now and Whorehouse rehearses off location until we move in at the end of the month. We also had a photo shoot with a few of the girls for a media opportunity. Four of the ladies came in and Geri Dittrich helped them get dressed up and then Marissa Loewen (Director of Media) and Douglas Dollars-Stewart (photographer extraordinaire) set up the shots. It was a bit nippy, but a lot of fun. The day finished off with a Board Meeting. We are five items away from the Handbook being completed and we will be releasing a draft version for feedback and use by our volunteer/members. A very busy and productive day!