People often complain that the reason they don't go out to see shows is because they're so expensive. Once you factor in your own variables, like parking and babysitters, it can add up to quite a pretty penny. Some of our theatres are publically funded to help offset the costs, but with the … [Read more...]
Can Puppets Make Shakespeare Relevant?
It's not often that you go to a Q&A after a play, let alone a Shakespeare comedy, and hear questions like "why did you pick bears and cats to be couples?" or "why doesn't the alligator get married?" But that's exactly what Jane McClelland & Mike Petersen are getting after their … [Read more...]
Moms in the Biz: Melissa & Me
A long time ago, I was a performer. I don't really talk about it much. For me it feels like it was a completely different life. Plus, I don't think I ever really liked being labelled an "actress". Now, some of that was ego. I did pretty well, got great reviews, … [Read more...]
Do You Want to be an American Idiot?
A little while ago I wrote about Shawna VanOmme landing a role in Billy Elliot because she went to an open call. A few people have asked me exactly what happens at an open call. As it turns out, I was photographing the one for Green Day's Broadway hit American Idiot. Here's a … [Read more...]
From Degrassi to Dad
Michael Kinney came out of Ryerson U with the moniker "most outstanding graduate of his class" slapped on him. "You could say, I was a bit cocky." Working with the producer on his first series, Waste Not!, made him "painfully aware of how much I really DIDN'T know … [Read more...]
What’s a Launch Like?
Part of my job is going to launches, for products, shows, events and for my very talented friends who keep writing books. I get asked a lot what it's like to be at these events. Is it as crazy as Ab Fab? Is it fun? Is it boring? Is there free food? So I thought the … [Read more...]
What’s a Nice Boy From Winnipeg Doing in a Show Like This?
There's an image on line that's gone viral of a guy dressed as a cupcake laughing with Joan Rivers. That happens to be Portage & Main's own Thom Allison who's making his Broadway debut in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The cupcake is one of many costumes designed … [Read more...]
What Do You Think?
It's been mucky out there lately, but spring is finally in the air. So I thought I'd share some pretty pictures. They all have something in common. Can you guess what it is? Every one of these images was taken in a … [Read more...]
How Do You Work With Your Spouse?
People always ask: how do you work with your husband? I think what they're really asking is: how do you work together without wanting to kill each other? Don't get me wrong, we have our moments. I wouldn't equate them to scenes out of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, but … [Read more...]
Donny Osmond, Colm Wilkinson, & Me (part 2)
After slumming it with Donny Osmond, I decided to be a bit more refined with Colm Wilkinson. I mean, he's 24601! He's the Phantom! Heck, he led me in a sing-a-long of John Denver tunes at a black tie gala!! Rae: Last night everyone was watching you on the 25th Anniversary of Les … [Read more...]
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