Families with kids on the Autism Spectrum are some of the most inspiring ones that I know. They're constantly discovering ways to teach and learn, and more often than not, the methods are creative and innovative. I had recently learned about how improv can help teens living with autism at The … [Read more...]
Fun And Creative Workshops To Get You Through The Winter
We've been seeing a whole wave of fun and creative classes popping up all over the city from colouring to ukulele playing, and guess what? They aren't for kids! Yes, adults are signing up and we're loving it all! Here are a few that are worth checking out in Toronto. Hey, why not? Here's how to … [Read more...]
Puppet Up! Uncensored – It Ain’t the Muppets!
When I first experienced a taste of PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED I immediately thought, "Oh the muppets are back!" Only they ARE NOT the Muppets I grew up with. They are sassy, brassy and downright hilarious! And, by the way, please kindly refer to them as puppets... not Muppets. PUPPET UP! - … [Read more...]
If I Send My Kid to Drama Camp, Will They Be a Star?
I keep seeing all these notices for drama camps and acting schools. Seems everywhere there are adverts to send your kid here & "we'll make them a star". Are any for real? Is there any educational value to them? And if so, what kind of class should you chose? I decided to … [Read more...]
How a Comedian Weathers the Recession
Naomi Sniekus: One to Watch Back in October at the 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards, in a stunning green dress Naomi Snieckus won Female Improviser of the year. The crowd's eruption was genuine because she's one of the funniest and most gifted improv performers around, not to mention one of the … [Read more...]