Sky Gilbert Looks at Trans Politics in New One Act Play A NICE DAY IN THE PARK
Toronto's Sky Gilbert continues, even at age 68, to be one of Canada's most controversial artistic forces. His play Drag Queens On Trial was almost banned by Otto Jelenik (then Canada's Revenue Minister) in 1989, and in 2018, his hit play Drag Queens in Outer Space was banned by the theatre he founded, Buddies in Bad Times.
8th Annual Toronto Queer Theatre Festival Returns This Weekend
Founded in 2012 (as Gay Play Day), the Toronto Queer Theatre Festival has been presenting plays by Toronto-based LGBTQ+ playwrights for the past seven years at the Alumnae Theatre and will present the eighth annual edition there once again from September 27 to September 28.
8th Annual Toronto Queer Theatre Festival Announced
Founded in 2012 (as Gay Play Day), the Toronto Queer Theatre Festival has been presenting plays by Toronto-based LGBTQ+ playwrights for the past seven years at the Alumnae Theatre and will present the eighth annual edition there once again from September 27 to September 28.
BWW Review: Experience Shakespeare on a Whole New Level with Shakespeare on the Stairs at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida.
Set to a backdrop of great men and women throughout history, the audience is immersed in a brief moment of history while seated looking at a grand staircase as the focal point for the room. As a usual theatre endeavor guest were checked in at the door, and some made their way to the concession area. Offered amidst the array of beer, wine and coffee was what seemed to be a delightful offering of chicken salad or house made chips. Opting for the Pinot Noir I made my way forth to the room adjacent which housed the grand staircase in which tonight's performance would be taking place.
BWW Previews: ONE-NIGHT ONLY THEATRE EVENT SHAKESPEARE ON THE STAIRS at Oxford Exchange
One night only, on February 7 at 6:30 PM, Oxford Exchange will close to the public and reopen to ticketed patrons for a live theatre showcase. The atrium, sweeping staircase and balcony will become the set for local professional actors dressed in costumes that evoke the scholarly spirit of the design of Oxford Exchange to celebrate Shakespeare's most famous love sonnets and monologues in 'Shakespeare on the Stairs.'
Cheryl Richards Photography Arrives in New York
Cheryl Richards Photography, five-time winner of 'Best of Boston' and one of New England's most sought-after photographers, has recently expanded to New York City due to her growing list of clientele.