Rose Theatre Brampton Backstage: 2012

Who Else Wants the Inside Scoop on A Christmas Carol, The Musical?

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

L – R: Jaden Carmichael (Tiny Tim), David Ludwig (Scrooge), Scott Carmichael, Jacquelyn French, Maeve Hildebrand and Thea Lale (The Cratchit family) Redemption. It's the theme of countless tales throughout history including the popular holiday story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. So touching and beloved is his story that it hasn't once been out of print in the 169 years of its existence!...

Modern Dance...Do You Like It?

Thursday, November 01, 2012

Awaa - Photo by Kim Williams When was the last time you attended a professional, contemporary ballet performance? Maybe never? If that's the case, you’re not alone. A lot of people never have the pleasure of experiencing modern dance and many assume they wouldn't like it anyway... What I think we can sometimes forget though that we also don’t like every comedian,...

The Family That Plays Together...

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Erin MacKinnon and Sweeney MacArthur in Storm Warning. Photo by Aron Goss Studio Two is transformed into Canadian cottage country this August for Norm Foster's humorous and heartbreaking Storm Warning. Taking the lead as damaged WWII veteran Jack Forrester is fan favourite Sweeney MacArthur (Forever Plaid, The 39 Steps, Cabaret). Jack is jolted from his quiet existence by Emma, an amphetamine-popping big band chart...

"Goodbye Until Tomorrow" - The Last 5 Years

Monday, July 16, 2012

Behind the Curtain with Lighting Designer Mike Rainey

Friday, July 13, 2012

Mike Rainey - Lighting Designer What is the role of the Lighting Designer? The lighting designer works with the director to help create the overall visual element of the show. During prep, I meet with the director and set designer to talk about the preliminary ideas of the direction of the show. I find brainstorming ideas with the creative team to be one of...

Director's Chair with Robert Woodcock

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

In rehearsal for Forever Plaid with Rob & Molly This is a year of classics for me. Getting a chance to direct Forever Plaid and Barefoot in the Park is a real treat. In casting these 2 great shows, I made a conscience choice to bring in some familiar faces. Not only for their talent, but their genuine enthusiasm in helping us bring...

Behind the Curtain with Stage Manager Molly Cramer

Friday, June 29, 2012

Molly Cramer - Stage Manager Extraordinaire In a nutshell, what is the role of the stage manager? To sum it up in one sentence: a stage manager’s main job is to maintain the artistic integrity of the show and liaise with the cast and technicians. We schedule rehearsals for the cast, costume and wig fittings, and technical rehearsals, as well as communicating the director’s...

Forever Plaid Rehearsals

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

We dropped into a rehearsal for the super fun Forever Plaid earlier this week to snap a couple of photos and a quick video. The guys are hard at work and the show is going to look amazing when it hits the stage in just 2 weeks! Here's a sneak peek! ...

Director's Chair with Danny Harvey

Friday, June 22, 2012

‘Chaos! This is complete chaos!’ is what you would think if you walked in midway to a rehearsal for The Last 5 Years. Either the actors' eyes are filled with tears or we are laughing hysterically at something we couldn’t possibly explain without driving further into hysterical laughter. That kind of ‘bipolarness’ is simply what happens when you rehearse a show like this....

Summer Season Review

Thursday, June 14, 2012

It’s right around the corner! The 2012 Summer Theatre Season opens in just a few short weeks, so if you don’t have your tickets yet…. well, what are you waiting for?! After a slightly more serious turn last year, music, love and laughter abound once again with this year’s fun, friendly line-up of 2 musicals and 2 plays. Here’s a quick summary of...

Celebrate Canada Day with Marianas Trench!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The City of Brampton thinks that you Haven’t Had Enough this Canada Day! Marianas Trench, the all-Canadian Pop-Rock band from Vancouver stops off at the Powerade Centre on July 1st 2012 during their Ever After North American tour. Wanna go? Well I would love to as well, but aren’t tickets usually at least thirty dollars to see them? Not this time! Venture to...

Spotlight on Lexie Dorsett

Friday, May 18, 2012

Set to hit the Rose Theatre stage on May 22nd, Young Frankenstein promises to be a "monster-sized masterpiece", as stated in the April-May edition of Odeum magazine. A combination of brilliant writing and direction, choreography, and a phenomenal cast gives credit to this statement. Spotlight on Lexie Dorsett, lead actress giving life to the role of Elizabeth, Dr. Frankenstein's narcissistic mad-cap fiancée. Originally...

National Volunteer Week

Monday, April 16, 2012

Centre Stage 2012 Volunteer Group It's National Volunteer Week and we'd like to take a minute to thank the hundreds of Brampton Theatre volunteers who are such an integral part of our success. Our volunteer ushers greet every guest with a smile and ensure that all our events run smooth. We truly couldn't do what we do without them. Thank you for giving...

A "Random" Career - Sheena Easton

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Remember the Music? Plain and Simple...

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Ever heard of a concert that has no lighting cues, flashy dancers or interaction with the audience? Well, I didn't either until I found out about Classic Albums Live. Founded by Craig Martin, 50, this concert phenomenon recreates, to a tee, the most famous rock/pop albums of the century. What an amazing concept! Take away all the flash, the lip syncing, the dancers,...

About Ladies and Violins

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Celebrating Women's Day, Rose Theatre brings Quebec Violin Super Star Angèle Dubeau and La Pietà to the stage. As a omnipresent woman, Dubeau can be found in different places. You can watch her hosting television programs; listen to her on the radio or right in your own home if you are one of the 450,000+ fans who own one of her albums. A...

Travelling Troubadour - Michael Kaeshammer

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Similar to early musicians, Michael Kaeshammer is living a nomadic life by choice. This 35-years-old musician says this is a time in his life for freedom. With no forwarding address, he is taking the opportunity to soak up a new world. Kaeshammer started following this “philosophy” a few months ago and it makes sense when you see his schedule from 2011 which included...

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Tributes to a Classic Era of Music

Monday, March 05, 2012

We caught up with John Oriettas who plays Paul in Replay the Beatles. Here's what he had to say about their show John, Paul, George & Ringo, the band and loving The Beatles! So, why the Beatles? Why not Beatles?! They were the biggest band when we were growing up. And still are the best. Does the band have a case of beatlemania?...

Introducing Kaamar Thiya to the Rose Art Gallery

Thursday, March 01, 2012

To put it simply, the work of Indian-born artist Kaamar Thiya, is stunning and unforgettable. His canvas captures a sense of mystery, with vibrant colors that play with light and shadow. Discovered by the actor and celebrity Suresh Menon in 2004, Thiva specializes in works that express a photographic effect. His work will be exhibited in the Rose...

Lost Sessions

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Peter Appleyard performs to a sold outStudio Two audience - Feb. 24/12 The great jazz vibes player, Peter Appleyard, recently played to a full house in the Rose Theatre Studio Jazz Series. As usual, Appleyard left the audience hankering for more, and to their delight, he had a new CD for sale. I should probably say new-old CD, as the title, “Peter Appleyard...

Splashing Around isn't just for the little kids

Monday, February 27, 2012

This was a weekend for the kids of all ages at Rose Theatre. Along with Splash & Boots, they played with color, music and dance. Backstage Pass asked Sylvia Eng, whose husband attended with her son Emery (2.5) his friend William (2.5) and William's father, to comment on the experience. Sylvia told us the boys loved it a lot, "Although at this age they...

Talking About Jazz King Peter Appleyard

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Was this your first interview with Mr. Appleyard? I had the good fortune of interviewing Peter Appleyard for the first time more than 20 years ago. I was co-host of a live talk show in the southwestern Ontario region called Daytime. Peter appeared on the to perform and it was my pleasure to chat with him on-air. Our paths have crossed from time...

We're Going to Ireland. Do you have a ticket?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

This Thursday, we're taking a long journey from the Rose Theatre to Ireland. Ok, we aren't really leaving Brampton but we're feeling pretty inspired by the epic journey of the Irish Celts of days gone by. The National Dance Company of Ireland will be our tour guides on a beautiful journey through the Irish dance tradition accompanied by the sensual sound of...

The Ukranian Dictionary of Dance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Acrobatic Agility. Ballet. Contemporary. Drama. Exuberance. Flexibility. If you'd like to know how Shumka at 50 explores the “Dictionary of the Ukranian Dance Lexicon”, Feb Odeum Magazine provides a thorough explanation. In Jon Eben Field's article, you'll also discover some interesting historical facts on Ukranian immigration to Canada and how their amazing dance style has become an integral part of Canada’s heritage. But...

What Theatre Can Teach Us About Love

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The theatre is full of unforgettable lovers. The most famous of them, Romeo and Juliet, is to contemporary theatre, what Adam and Eve are to the original love story from the Bible. From them have born many more forbidden love stories. Children learn early about the trouble that love can cause. Thanks to the theatre, they understand that despite social position (Aladdin and...

Cast of She Loves Me tells their "love" stories

Monday, February 13, 2012

Worst Date Ever

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Two of the cast from Second City's iLove, which takes the Rose Theatre stage on Friday, share their personal worst date stories ... Sean Tabares Sean Tabares One bad date was, of course, a first date. We met and went out for Ethiopian food, but each ate so much we felt ill and called it a night. But my worst date ever? Easy. The restaurant...

Romeo & Juliet - Behind the Scenes

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

It's such a delight to watch performers get ready for the big night. The energy and enthusaiasm is palable and the State Ballet Theatre of Russia dancers didn't disapoint last night. Their stellar production of Romeo & Juliet was well received by the audience and they're getting set to perform it again tonight at 8 pm. Check out more behind the scenes pics...

SAME STORY. DIFFERENT FEELINGS.

Monday, February 06, 2012

You know this story from start to finish. You’ve likely seen it repeated in many stories of forbidden love in cinema, theatre, books and television. But, despite knowing about the tragic finale to come, you may still find yourself joyfully cheering for Romeo and Juliet. Why? If you are talking about the State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s production, probably because of how they...

Dan Hill on Boxing

Monday, February 06, 2012

What could possibly be the connection between a romantic musician and boxing? In Odeum Magazine this month you'll find the answer in the story on Dan Hill (p.14). The famous singer/songwriter of "Sometimes When We Touch" has fought for his life, but that isn't the reason for his connection to the boxing world. Dan Hill, who presents next week on the Rose Theatre Main Stage, found...

Candid Photos of Mavis Staples Fans

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Last night at the Mavis Staples concert, audience members were delighted to share their reflections on the show with us. Were you there too? AISHA CEDRONE , SHARIFA HEADLEY, AVRILLE HEADLEY JANN FITZ-GERALD, GORDAN EDGAR MEREDITH LAZOWSKI, K. LAZOWSKI, DR. B. LAZOWSKI RICHLYN LORIMER, JULIET PARRIS SUSAN GOODWIN, DIANE VINODRAI, RON STURK ...

February is for Lovers (of Theatre)

Monday, January 30, 2012

February is coming and with it the romantic holiday of Valentine’s Day. So, we checked in with Acting Theatre Manager Costin Manu for the inside scoop on what the theatre has in store for lovers this month. Good News! There’s a little something for lots of different lovers... Let's start with ballet lovers. Romeo & Juliet performed by The State Ballet Theatre of...