By Julie Orton
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: “Dastardly dreadful Dubnyk drags down drama,” Theater Review, December 1, 2005] The most dangerous weapon to give a fool is a pen. Kyle Francis of the Gauntlet proved these words impeccably in his review of the Drama Department’s production of The Libertine. Not in recent years has the Gauntlet published a piece… Continue reading Unconstructive criticism
By Sean Willett
Even if you’re unfamiliar with film noir you are most likely familiar with the trappings of the genre — the sharp lighting, the double-crosses, the hard-boiled detectives and the femme fatales. Scarlet Woman, a play written by Matthew Wells, takes all of these elements to the extreme to create a goofy send-up of film noir. … Continue reading The femme fatales of Scarlet Woman
Ground Zero Theatre is hoping to teach their audience something with their latest production: success and selling out are not necessarily the same thing. Speed the Plow, written by David Mamet, is the story of Bobby Gould (Trevor Leigh), a Hollywood producer conflicted between a money-making, action-packed, soul-destroying film and an artsy picture. Ryan Luhning… Continue reading Ground Zero Theatre ain’t selling out
By Amanda Hu
Most people want to see the world be a better place, one free of crime, hunger and other maladies. While the sentiment may be there, it dissolves for many when confronted by those in need, and the self-sacrifice that offering relief can entail.Habitat, Downstage’s final production of the 2007–08 season, explores themes of displacement, intolerance… Continue reading Finding the elusive suburbian niche
By Jeff Clemens
Being a kid is tough. With poison-wielding babysitters, piles of homework and the obvious awkwardness when dealing with the opposite sex, it’s amazing that anybody manages to make it to adulthood. It’s this time in life that playwright Jason Patrick Rothery presents in TheatreBOOM’s remount of his popular play Wedgie. While the theme is juvenile,… Continue reading TheatreBOOM doles out Wedgies to audiences
By Fiona McLay
Students working together can form a powerful force. Their work is passionate and selfless, driven by purer ideals than monetary successes. The U of C drama department’s Taking Flight festival is a perfect example of this. Last year the entirely student run festival was a huge hit, not surprising considering it was constructed from the… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Prepare to take flight
No, the University of Calgary is not in danger of attack. Instead, in early March, the Students’ Union will host a variety of opportunities for students to learn more about international conflict, genocide, the difficulties of attaining peace and ways you can get involved to create positive change. From March 5-7th we will be holding… Continue reading SU View: Conflict Hits Campus
By Nicole Riva
Frida is a visually stunning film with a well crafted script that exudes the passion possessed by its characters. Salma Hayek stars as Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in this story about love, art and politics. Hayek is fantastic as the title character, embodying a woman who led a life that inspired some of the most… Continue reading Frida’s passion still alive