Rule of Thumb Discussion

Opening February 23 through March 2 at the Pumphouse in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Jacquie Goth Brennan, costumer, Cathe Busswood, stage manager and Hamish Crawford, director to discuss what it's like putting up a show that is essentially three one-acts.

Tickets: https://ruleofthumb-workshoptheatre.eventbrite.ca/

This triple bill of one act murder mysteries combines: The Wasps Nest which sees Hercule Poirot come between a bitter triangle to prevent a sinister murder before it takes place; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalized after seemingly falling from her balcony.

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Interview with Louis B. Hobson Part 2

Kyle continues his interview with community theatre critic Louis B. Hobson. With over 50 years in Calgary reviewing all manner of the arts and entertainment, Louis B. Hobson shares valuable insight into how theatre, and Community Theatre, has changed over the years.

In a broad discussion covering many topics Louis delves into his humble beginnings in theatre leading from Blairmore, Alberta, through University in Edmonton and on to teaching in Calgary along with directing, writing and producing.

Thanks to Louis B. Hobson

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Interview with Louis B. Hobson Part 1

Kyle is joined by community theatre critic Louis B. Hobson. With over 50 years in Calgary reviewing all manner of the arts and entertainment, Louis B. Hobson shares valuable insight into how theatre, and Community Theatre, has changed over the years.

In a broad discussion covering many topics Louis delves into his humble beginnings in theatre leading from Blairmore, Alberta, through University in Edmonton and on to teaching in Calgary along with directing, writing and producing.

Thanks to Louis B. Hobson

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Consider supporting On Staging as the podcast grows and develops to better serve the needs of Community Theatre in Calgary and the surrounding areas.

Friday, February 2, 2024

Running February 2 through February 17th at the Joyce Doolittle theatre at the Pumphouse, Kyle reviews Morpheus' production of the fantastic The Peacock Season.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0

About: The play is set in 1908. Having made the mistake of marrying for love, Clarke and Cora Mariner are reminded upon renewed acquaintance with their former sweethearts, of all the riches their foolishness has denied them, and the simultaneous thought occurs to them that perhaps it’s not too late to try again. But, as divorce is unthinkable in their circle, murder appears to be the only answer, whereupon they try to do away with each other; their diabolical plans goes awry to the extent of nine unintended victims. Suffice it to say that the police are as inept as the murderers, and all ends in as stylishly, and as charmingly bizarre, a fashion as it began.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Running February 1 through February 11th at La Cite des Rocheuses in Calgary, Kyle reviews Painted Fish's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Tickets: https://paintedfish.tickit.ca/events/21089

About: Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters and other tales by Sholem Aleichem

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Fiddler on the Roof Discussion

Opening February 1 through February 11th at La Cite des Rocheuses in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Susan White, stage manager, and Marian Hamilton, director of Fiddler on the roof.

Tickets: https://paintedfish.tickit.ca/events/21089

About: Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters and other tales by Sholem Aleichem

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Running January 25 through January 28 at the CSpace Theatre in Marda Loop, Kyle reviews Seniors' Acting Lab presents Old Mule.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/login?event=995

About Old Mule: Join us for this hilarious, heartfelt story of how one senior gets scammed and decides to fights back. "Old Mule" an original play by Playwright Nicole Moeller and Directed by Pat Chan Warning: Language may be offensive to some.

Peacock Season Discussion

Running February 2 through the 24th at the Pumphouse, Kyle Gould sits down with the director, Nicola Payton to discuss putting a schedule together for The Peacock Season.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0

The play is set in 1908. Having made the mistake of marrying for love, Clarke and Cora Mariner are reminded upon renewed acquaintance with their former sweethearts, of all the riches their foolishness has denied them, and the simultaneous thought occurs to them that perhaps it’s not too late to try again. But, as divorce is unthinkable in their circle, murder appears to be the only answer, whereupon they try to do away with each other; their diabolical plans goes awry to the extent of nine unintended victims. Suffice it to say that the police are as inept as the murderers, and all ends in as stylishly, and as charmingly bizarre, a fashion as it began.

Old Mule Discussion

Running January 25 - 28 at the CSpace Theare in Marda Loop, Kyle Gould sits down with producer Louise Day and director Pat Chan to discuss Seniors Acting Lab's production of Old Mule.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/login?event=995

About Old Mule: Join us for this hilarious, heartfelt story of how one senior gets scammed and decides to fights back. "Old Mule" an original play by Playwright Nicole Moeller and Directed by Pat Chan Warning: Language may be offensive to some.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Running January 12 through January 27 at the Pumphouse Theatre Kyle reviews Scorpio Theatre's production of Sylvia.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent996.html

Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester tired of his job in finance and looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant lab/poodle mix, astray and looking for a new home. When they meet at the park it is love at first sight… But Greg’s wife Kate is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for, and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A touching and hilarious love story!