An excerpt from BlogTalkRadio.com: “BJ Thomas, owns one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music—a reassuringly masculine timbre conveyed with a smattering of unique embellishments that represent a distillation of the most influential genres in pop culture. Nothing about the identifiable sound of B.J. Thomas’ voice has changed, but there’s a re-energized commitment behind it.” Read the whole entry and listen...
Ron Sexsmith will be at the Rose on October 20 and we are really excited to present this incredible Canadian singer and songwriter to you (btw, Ron was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize 2011 and you can see a podcast of his performance at the event here: ). I'm sure many of you are already familiar with Ron but if you don't know...
The Drawer Boy cast and director Scott Lale discuss the show and answer audience questions. ...
by Danny Harvey | Director So...this blog is late for one very simple reason... time. Everything to do with theatre has to do with time. First of all, there is never enough time. We don’t ever seem to have enough rehearsal time, time with the band, time with choreography or time in the theatre before we open... not even close to enough time....
Summer Theatre Season -Set Designer Vaughn Davis on creating the perfect setting for The Drawer Boy
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Carpenters Michelle Inksetter and Stephen Nixon First thing you have to think about when designing a show in the Studio Theatre at the Rose Theatre is how to arrange the room. The space has more of a Keystone shape so to maximize seating, there aren’t many options. We’ve decided to go with a stadium seating layout for “The Drawer Boy”. This lets us...
by Danny Harvey | Director Summer Theatre Season 2011 | Rose Theatre Brampton The first day of rehearsal is an interesting time. I always liken it to the first day of school. There are some actors you know, and who know each other and they catch up on what they have done since they last saw each other. Many actors discuss mutual friends...
A Chorus Line opens at the Rose Theatre on Friday, July 22 and runs for 8 performances until July 30. In this video, Kent Sheridan talks about his portrayal of Zach, the director/choreographer and shares his "big break" story. A Chorus Line opens at the Rose Theatre on Friday, July 22 and runs for 8 performances until July 30. In this video, Kent...
“God I Hope I Get It. I Hope I Get It.”…One of the many lines in the show A Chorus Line that are all too familiar to the life of a performer. It’s an ongoing battle, constantly fighting for the next job/show. The story of A Chorus Line is close to home in more ways than one. The cattle calls, the rejections, the...
Sweeney in The War Show (2010) Just days away from the opening of The 39 Steps and this place is buzzing with excitement! There are only 4 actors in the play but they’re portraying 100 characters! How is this done? With economy, efficiency and a huge dose of humour. One of the actors splitting himself into many personalities is Sweeney MacArthur. I won’t...
We are starting another week of rehearsals and Robert Woodcock (director) has had such a clear vision of The 39 Steps from the very beginning that it has really given all of us, as actors, much freedom to explore our characters within the parameters of the script. This is one of those wonderful shows that you get to be really challenged as an actor...
Two plus weeks into rehearsals for the fabulous choice for this summer's Rose studio lineup, The 39 Steps. I honestly can't remember the last time I was involved in a project that was so intrinsically and delightfully creative in nature. So much of the way the piece is presented is left open to the ingenuity of not only the creative team and cast,...
Scott Lale, Danny Harvey, and Robert Woodcock chat with Gabriella Currie about getting ready for the Rose Summer Theatre Season. Scott Lale, Danny Harvey, and Robert Woodcock chat with Gabriella Currie about getting ready for the Rose Summer Theatre Season. ...
We’re very passionate about theatre! And we know you are too so we’re determined to let you know what’s happening this summer in our studio theatre and on the main stage. We’re serving up 2 great plays and 2 great musicals. All the stuff that happens around each production will be fodder for your curiosity. Our producers, technicians, directors, actors, wardrobe people, set...
Don't miss 'That Canadian Guy' Glen Foster at the Rose Theatre Brampton on April 15 at 8PM! 1. What's in your fridge? It depends on what day I look in the fridge. It vacillates from stuffed to empty. Something I always try to have on hand though is a good variety of condiments, including some West Indian hot sauces and a selection of...
Leisa Way stars in Rhinestone Cowgirl: A Tribute to Dolly Parton, April 20 at the Rose Theatre Brampton! 1. Who's a regular on your I-POD?Believe it or not, I don't have an I-Pod!! I still listen to cd's in my car - but at home the itunes on my computer has over 5,000 songs in it -- I listen to music all day...
by Gabriella Currie Director Rob Woodcock, Sweeney & Erin This week I sat in at a first reading of the play, The 39 Steps. First impressions are very important. I wish you could have been there. You couldn’t help but be affected by the palpable excitement in the room. The actors straggle in – coffees in hand (gotta have that life-giving-first-of-the-day coffee) laughing...
Aion Clarke gets ready to share his soulful voice at the Rose Theatre on March 3. 1. Who’s a regular on your I-Pod? Regulars on my iPod include Kings Of Leon, Kanye West, Coldplay, Marvin Gaye and Rick Ross.. I know it’s a strange combination but I love all great music in any genre. 2. What’s in your fridge? Leftovers from last night dinner so, rice...
An interview by Richard Ouzounian - printed in Odeum Magazine, March 2011 “It’s going to be the same, only different.” Those are the words Gino Vannelli uses to describe his March 11 concert at The Rose Theatre and they should come as a relief to his long-time fans, but also as a welcome bit of excitement to concert-goers who might not yet have...
Urban Jazz Songstress Kellylee Evans 1. Who’s a regular on your I-Pod? An artist out of France named Ben L'oncle Soul. His voice is a cross between John Legend and Cee-Lo over class Motown sounds. All sung in French. When I first started listening to him, I had no idea what he was saying. But I kept working on it and listening and...
Marisa McIntyre of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 1. Who's a regular on your I-Pod? I'd like to say Mozart or something equally intelligent....but I have to admit I am a sucker for pop. I listen to Leona Lewis a lot these days...which probably makes me pretty predictable. I am a huge fan of the 80's...play Tiffany's "I think we are...
Sweeney MacArthur of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change 1. What YouTube Video could you watch again and again? I am addicted to watching the many videos of "Big Cat Rescue". They're an organization that rescue cats from the circus and small badly operated zoo's etc. Here is one of my favourites showing how they celebrate Halloween: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcT4paZfflg 2. Did you have a celebrity...
Denise Fennell of Late Nite Catechism 1. Who’s a regular on your I- Pod? Hmmm… wow, my I-Pod is so silly! It has everything from show tunes to Snoop Dog …. I love him! It has lots of 80's - oh, and Barry Manilow; I love him too : ) 2. Who was your first celebrity crush?Hmmm... hands down it would be Little Orphan Annie. LOL....
Steve Solski The International Indian Film Academy Awards & The RoseThe prestigious and globally recognized International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards are set to make their North American debut on June 23-25, 2011. The Indian film industry is the largest on the planet and for the past 11 years, the IIFA celebrations have spread the magic and glamour of Indian cinema to a...
