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Courtney Castelino

When she was thirteen, a school excursion to see a touring production of The Phantom of the Opera opened her eyes to the world of musical theatre. As soon as the chandelier lit up and rose to the ceiling, she was completely spellbound. That moment sparked a lifelong appreciation for the arts, further enhanced through fine arts and drama training in high school and CEGEP. Courtney also co-teaches a bilingual Teen Theatre Appreciation and Criticism class at the Ottawa School of Theatre. Originally from Montreal, she now lives in the Ottawa, Canada, area and enjoys attending local professional and community theatre shows, and tries to get to New York and Toronto to see shows whenever she can.




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First Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show:

Hamilton

Favorite Stories:



Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK is the Show You Didn't Know You Needed to See
Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK is the Show You Didn't Know You Needed to See
May 16, 2024

What did our critic think of THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK at Kailash Mital Theatre?

Review: Ottawa Little Theatre's STAG AND DOE is a Huge Success
Review: Ottawa Little Theatre's STAG AND DOE is a Huge Success
May 9, 2024

Find out why our critic recommends Stag and Doe.

Review: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Presentation of SNOW WHITE at the National Arts Centre
Review: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Presentation of SNOW WHITE at the National Arts Centre
April 14, 2024

What did our critic think of SNOW WHITE at National Arts Centre?

Review: Michelle Thrush's INNER ELDER at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Review: Michelle Thrush's INNER ELDER at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
April 12, 2024

What did our critic think of INNER ELDER at the NAC?

Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of DREAMGIRLS
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of DREAMGIRLS
March 3, 2024

What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production Of?

Review: Whodunit? MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Ottawa Little Theatre
Review: Whodunit? MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Ottawa Little Theatre
February 29, 2024

What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Ottawa Little Theatre?

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Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Ottawa's National Arts Center
February 23, 2024

It was heartwarming to see so many little Elsa and Annas in attendance at the National Arts Centre yesterday evening for Broadway Across Canada’s opening night performance of Disney’s Frozen. Children in the Ottawa-Gatineau area have been anxiously awaiting this moment to see their beloved princesses, Anna and Elsa, as well as the adorable but goofy Olaf, heroic Kristoff and his trusty reindeer, Sven, come to life on stage in this spectacular and, dare I say, even magical show.

Review: Great Canadian Theatre Company's Presentation of THE WALTZ
Review: Great Canadian Theatre Company's Presentation of THE WALTZ
February 17, 2024

What did our critic think of THE WALTZ at GCTC?

Interview: Jeremy Davis of DISNEY'S FROZEN Coming to the National Arts Centre Next Week
Interview: Jeremy Davis of DISNEY'S FROZEN Coming to the National Arts Centre Next Week
February 15, 2024

Jeremy Davis shared some information about the evolution of the show, to challenges portraying his character, as well as some special moments.

Review: Sock 'N' Buskin's THE OUTSIDERS at Carleton University's Kailash Mital Theatre
Review: Sock 'N' Buskin's THE OUTSIDERS at Carleton University's Kailash Mital Theatre
February 11, 2024

What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDERS at Sock ‘N’ Buskin?

Review: MAURITIUS at Kanata Theatre
Review: MAURITIUS at Kanata Theatre
February 9, 2024

What did our critic think of MAURITIUS at Kanata Theatre?

Review: The National Ballet of Canada's EMMA BOVARY, ANGELS' ATLAS at the National Arts Centre
Review: The National Ballet of Canada's EMMA BOVARY, ANGELS' ATLAS at the National Arts Centre
February 2, 2024

What did our critic think of EMMA BOVARY, ANGELS’ ATLAS at National Arts Centre?

Review: Ottawa Musicals' SLEEPING BEAUTY: AN ANNUAL PANTO at The Gladstone Theatre
Review: Ottawa Musicals' SLEEPING BEAUTY: AN ANNUAL PANTO at The Gladstone Theatre
January 1, 2024

What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY - AN ANNUAL PANTO at The Gladstone Theatre?

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at National Arts Centre?

Interview: Jalen Harris of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Interview: Jalen Harris of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
December 17, 2023

Don't miss Jalen Harris as Eddie Kendricks in Broadway Across Canada's presentation of Ain't Too Proud from December 26th through December 31st.

Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
November 26, 2023

What did our critic think of PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre?

Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of MARY POPPINS
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of MARY POPPINS
November 22, 2023

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production Of?

Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HAIRSPRAY at the National Arts Centre
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HAIRSPRAY at the National Arts Centre
November 17, 2023

The audience at the opening night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hairspray was buzzing with excitement.  There seemed to be more people than usual for a Tuesday night performance, maybe because Hairspray has widespread appeal or maybe just because it is the first show of the new season. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad (Caroline Eiseman) a big girl, with big dreams, and an even bigger heart. 

Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre
Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre
November 12, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Skyler Shields, who plays Link Larkin in Broadway Across Canada’s upcoming presentation of Hairspray in Ottawa. Shields shared some thoughts on the tour, the musical’s overarching themes, and how the script has evolved over time.

Review: Kanata Theatre's Production of TWELFTH NIGHT
Review: Kanata Theatre's Production of TWELFTH NIGHT
November 10, 2023

What did our critic think of Kanata Theatre's production of TWELFTH NIGHT?



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