All posts by Adelina Fabiano

Adelina has enjoyed theatre from an early age when one of her elementary teachers cast her in school play. That was the beginning of Adelina's passion for theatre. She then pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Arts followed by a Bachelor of Education degree. She continues to be actively involved in community theatre, dance and loves to put on productions with her students! As a writer for Mooney on Theatre, Adelina feels she is very fortunate to go out and see fellow performers on stage as their work continues to inspire her.

Biome (Random Acts of Dance)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review

By Adelina Fabiano

Using dance to explore ecological balance within our earth at a Toronto theatre

A commentary on the earth’s fragile nature, Biome, presented by Random Acts of Dance, uses choreography and improvisation to explore the natural process of the micro ecosystems beneath our feet working together to maintain balance and order on our planet.

The performance begins with an empty stage with blue light to create a sense of water and darkness. As a few more lights appear, we see two women standing downstage right and left. Our heads move simultaneously from each corner as each dancer creates a sudden sporadic movement with their head. Continue reading Biome (Random Acts of Dance)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review →

Recess (Keep It Movin’ Productions)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review

By Adelina Fabiano

A Brilliant and Inspiring Solo Production at the Toronto Fringe

For seven year old Sherita Johnson, growing up in the Bronx, with an absent father and an ill mother, life is not easy. It can be tumultuous and unpredictable. Unfortunately, going to school, a “home away from home,” isn’t any easier.

In Recess, a multi-media, high energy one-woman show, the phenomenally talented Una Aya Osato honestly portrays a group of marginalized 7 year old kids making their way through the New York inner city public school system. Una Aya Osato brilliantly plays every child including her self-involved school teacher Ms. White. My most memorable character  was Henry- tough, vulnerable and amusing!

This is by far, a highlight of all Fringe shows I’ve seen. From her strong physicality to her distinctive voices, Una’s portrayal of each character is specific and detailed. She flawlessly transitions from role to role, depicting and contrasting each child with the truth, hope and integrity they possess. She gives her classmates, and all the children out there, an opportunity to be heard and not just seen. Continue reading Recess (Keep It Movin’ Productions)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review →

Step (The Lavish Dance Company)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review

By Adelina Fabiano

Redefining the ancient tradition of Belly Dance at the Toronto Fringe

The Dark Side Studio presented Lavish Dance Company’s Step for the first time at the 2010 Toronto Fringe last night. Seductive and sensual from the start, I was left with wanting more by the end.

Audra Simmons, company founder and modern belly dance pioneer, choreographed the group numbers, while dance solos were choreographed by the dancers themselves. These dances included influences not only from belly dance, but from Flamenco,  Hip Hop, Jazz, Classical and Lyrical type dance. Continue reading Step (The Lavish Dance Company)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review →

Psycho Bitch (P.K. Pin Up)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review

By: Adelina Fabiano

 Honest and heartfelt performance at the Toronto Fringe

 A topic we probably often read about in private, but not talked about openly, mental illness is the theme of Psycho Bitch, a one woman show, playing in the Solo Room at the Randolph Center for the Arts. It is about accepting oneself and accepting those close to you. Psycho Bitch, speaks to all of us, whether we admit it or not. Continue reading Psycho Bitch (P.K. Pin Up)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review →

All or None (Handlar Productions)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review

By Adelina Fabiano

Wedding bliss comes to the 2010 Toronto Theatre Fringe

With only one month to go before I marry, I had a lot to relate to in my first Fringe show of the year. All or None (Handlar Productions), written and directed by Andrew Hanna and Kristoffer Pedlar, takes a look at the internal chaos festering inside the mind of a bride-to-be. Continue reading All or None (Handlar Productions)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review →