Category Archives: Theatre on the Go

So, apparently, I had even more time on my hands than I could have ever imagined. My other favourite director, Don Briard managed to get me for a THIRD production in 2010: Spirit Level This was a fun show to work on.  Rather than tell you the synopsis, it is so much easier to give aContinue reading “A Trifecta of Shows”

My third production for the Metro Theatre introduced me to whole new cast and crew.  I was contacted by the Theatre Manager, Les Erskine, about a new production that was looking for a Stage Manager – one who was experienced and didn’t need any training.  I guess that was me. So, I  discussed it withContinue reading “A Nice Family Gathering – memoirs”

My next show at the Metro introduced me to another great director, Don Briard – Teacher extraordinaire.  When I was approached to be his Stage Manager, we met at an event at the theatre.  We seemed to hit it off right away by trading gentle, good humoured barbs at each other.  Barbs?  Actually, they wereContinue reading “The Lights of Broadway … er South West Marine Drive – A history of my involvement in theatre. Part 2”

So, about 10 years ago, I was trying to find something new to work on.  The Rainy City Gay Men’s Chorus had folded and my one creative outlet had suddenly vanished.  How was I going to spend my free time now?  I was stumped. Then, out of the blue, I got a call from Miles,Continue reading “The Lights of Broadway … er South West Marine Drive – A history of my involvement in theatre. Part 1”