Episodes

  • S2E72 - Review - The Prom - Untold Stories Theatre
    Jun 27 2024
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024

    Running June 14th through June 29th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Kyle reviews Untold Stories Theatre's production of The Prom while waxing philosophical about what Prom means.

    Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6175703

    About the Show: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of reviving their careers. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.

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    6 mins
  • S2E71 - Riverona, The Boxed Set - Full Circle Theatre
    Jun 25 2024
    Discussion

    Running June 26th through July 14th at the Evergreen Community Spaces in Calgary, Full Circle Theatre presents Riverona, the Complete Box Set, directed by Troy Couillard, Kevin Weir, Megan Baldrey and Hans Wackershauser. Kyle sits down with director Kevin Weir, show runner Erin Weir and performer Ciorstadh Reid to discuss how this four episode extravaganza has come to be.

    Details and Tickets: https://aflimsyplan.com/full-circle-theatre/

    About the Show: Get ready to immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Riverona like never before. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or coming back for more, this summer promises a theatrical experience that will leave you talking long after the curtains close. Riverona, here we come!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2E70 - The Prom - Untold Stories Theatre
    Jun 20 2024
    Discussion

    Running June 14th through June 29th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Untold Stories Theatre presents The Prom, directed by Gad Gijon and Jason Bakaas. Kyle sits down with Jason and Gad to discuss what it takes to bring a high school prom to life as a musical.

    Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6175703

    About the Show: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of reviving their careers. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S2E69 - Part 2 - Something Rotten - Front Row Centre Players
    Jun 12 2024
    Episode Notes

    Running June 7th through June 22nd at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, Front Row Centre presents Something Rotten, directed by Josef Vermeulen, choreographed by Stephen West, musical direction from Neil West and produced by Sam Bellamy. Kyle sits down with Stephen and Neil to discuss what it has taken to bring this production to stage.

    Tickets: https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/something-rotten

    About the show: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Nothing’s as amazing as a musical

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • S2E68 - Something Rotten - Front Row Centre Players
    Jun 7 2024
    Discussion

    Running June 7th through June 22nd at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, Front Row Centre presents Something Rotten, directed by Josef Vermeulen, choreographed by Stephen West, musical direction from Neil West and produced by Sam Bellamy. Kyle sits down with Joe Vermeulen to discuss what it has taken to bring this production to stage.

    Tickets: https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/something-rotten

    About the show: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Nothing’s as amazing as a musical

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S2E67 - Mudpie - Seniors Acting Lab
    Jun 4 2024
    Discussion

    Running June 5th through June 9th at the Vertigo Theatre in Calgary, Seniors Acting Lab presents Christopher Heatherington's stage play "Mudpie." Kyle sits down with writer and performer, Christopher Heatherington to talk about the inspiration for this production and how a screenplay is adapted into a staged performance for Senior's Acting Lab.

    Tickets: https://tickets.vertigotheatre.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent695.html

    About the Show: The journey through grief is many things. Predictable isn't one of them. After the death of her husband, Ella Coulter's life takes a decidedly different turn. One that puts her on a wildly winding path of discovery, mystery, rejection, obsession and ultimately restoration. It's a heartfelt, hope-filled and often hilarious exploration of a journey everyone takes, but not one ever plans for. "Mudpie is an unexpected voyage of discovery for hearts of all ages."

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • S2E66 - Review - A Duo of One Acts - Morpheus & Workshop
    May 31 2024
    Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Running May 29th through June 1st at the Pumphouse Theatre, Kyle reviews Morpheus and Workshop productions of Teach Stede, Jamie and Like and Subscribe, two one act plays from the Calgary One Act Festival back in March after thoughtful and careful consideration for the merits and themes of these two intelligent works.

    About the Show: Fresh off a sold-out performance at the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival, come two exciting one-act plays:

    Teach Stede, Jamie by Greg Miller presented by Grandora Players One dark night Jamie ends up somewhere a very long ways away. She meets Stede, who has suspicions. As they learn about each other, one of the fiercest characters in history appears. All have their own hidden truths, revealed in due course, until all is finally clear. Or is it? Drama | Comedy | 45 min | ADVISORY: Strong Language, gun shots, depiction of drinking

    Like and Subscribe by AJ Pearce presented by Workshop Theatre The Olsen family have a very successful YouTube channel. Although, as they approach a new record for subscribers, their eldest daughter has decided she no longer wants to create content. This throws the family’s dynamic, and livelihood, into turmoil. Drama | 30 min

    Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent1004.html

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    7 mins
  • S2E66 - Review - The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood - Nose Creek Players
    May 31 2024
    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Running May 24th through May 25th at the Bert Church Live Theatre in Airdrie, Kyle reviews Nose Creek Players production of May Lynn Dobson's The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood with genuine delight and good humour.

    About the Show: It sure is hard to be humble when you're a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull's-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured "Town's Guy" who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you've got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won't soon forget!

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    6 mins