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.
A daughter’s dance and a father’s life of research combine in Laurence Lemieux’s Pathways of Influence at Toronto’s Citadel
I would have never thought one’s research methodologies in political science could be translated onto the stage through dance. Choreographer, performer and company founder Laurence Lemieux does just this in her innovative dance piece Les Cheminements de L’influence (Pathways of Influence),co-produced by Lemieux and her husband and business partner, Bill Coleman.
Borrowing its title from her father’s published book on political science, Les Cheminements des L’influence,Lemieux creates a 50-minute dance piece honouring her father, Vincent Lemieux, and his extensive and inspiring work in the field of political science. An undoubtedly original piece, Lemieux dissects her father’s theories using intricate contemporary movement, interesting musical compositions, impressive lighting designs, and a newly renovated theatre space in the round (well, more like a square). Continue reading Review: Les Cheminements de L’Influence (Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie)→
The Double is a powerhouse performance by two actors and the bassist of Protest The Hero at Toronto’s Factory Theatre
Combining the extraordinary talents of two actors and one musician, The Double is a unique tale of one man’s struggle with his own personal identity and neurosis. Produced by the Dora Award-winning company TheatreRun, and based on an original adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novella, this highly impressive display of physical theatre is worth seeing even a second time.
As one of Canada’s most exceptional and inspiring dancers and choreographers, Peggy Baker once again provides audiences with a remarkable and mesmerizing contemporary dance show in The Sound and Feel of It.
Debuting at the lovely Betty Oliphant Theatre to a full house, The Sound and Feel of Itwill certainly engage your senses to the fullest. Featuring three diverse movement pieces, Peggy Baker Dance Projects combines powerful musical scores, enthralling lighting designs, and moving poetry to present stunning choreography.
My memory of ‘improv’ dates back to my high school days when our drama teacher asked the students to perform comedy sketches at lunch based on the audience’s suggestions. It was spontaneous, engaging, fun and unpredictable.
“Class City”- An Improvised History of Toronto, created by the improv group Action Slacks, does just that in their comical, sometimes dramatic sketches that follow the journey of a fictional family that emigrates from Belfast and settles into Toronto.
The story is divided into three separate chapters, each revealing another part of the family’s experiences throughout each era and within each generation. However, the story is also set against the backdrop of Toronto’s tumultuous history which includes major events such as The Great Depression, Hurricane Hazel, and the bizarre SARS epidemic. Continue reading Review: City Class-An Improvised History of Toronto ( Action Slacks)→
I’ve really got to get out more and laugh! It was great to see so many people out on a Monday night enjoying the creative talents of people who put themselves out there just to give us some brief satisfaction in our lives! “Stand-up” Comedy has got to be the hardest skill imaginable! After all, what more pressure can one have than a room full of blank-faced ordinary people waiting to be entertained?
The annual Cream of Comedy gala event, presented by The Tim Sims Encouragement Fund and held at The Second City, was established by Lindsay Leese in 1995, and supports and promotes promising comedic performers in the early stages of their careers. The comedians not only get exposure but the winners receive the prestigious Tim Sims award along with a $5000 cash prize.
