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 Poignant Piece of Italian-Canadian history is revealed on a Toronto Stage
I sat in the audience as I watched Shadowpath’s production of Paradise by the River, written by Vittorio Rossi, shocked at my own ignorance that I had never before heard of this bit of Italian-Canadian history.
In this moving script, playwright Vittorio Rossi wholeheartedly dramatizes events that took place from 1940-1945 in Canada while war raged on in Europe. With its dramatic plot set in historical context, heartfelt performances and vivid setting, this production exposed a dark part of Italian-Canadian history that few have acknowledged. Continue reading Review: Paradise by the River (Shadowpath Productions)→
If you are looking for a show to set you in the mood for this year’s upcoming Halloween, then Madhouse Variations, produced by Eldritch theatre at the Theatre Centreis the one to see. Inspired by stories from three of Horror’s great writing masters: H.P. Lovecraft, E.T.A. Hoffman and Algernon Blackwood, this trilogy of terror will do more than just ignite the senses!
Set in the suburb of Kobol Hollow in the dreary Ravenscrag Asylum, two inmates re-enact the lives and histories of three infamous patients uncovering the evil power of the “Necronomicon.” Highly creative, superbly written, and brilliantly performed, puppet theatre has taken on a whole new meaning! Continue reading Review: Madhouse Variations (Eldritch Theatre)→
The Clockmaker, written by fellow Calgarian Steven Massicotte, is indeed an intelligent, profound and original piece of work. Centering on the themes of love and friendship, time and memory, and of course, the afterlife, this script was certainly a good start to Tarragon Theatre’s 40th season.
As I silently watched the plot unfold, the one act play, 95 minutes long with no intermission, kept me enthralled for the entire duration. The superb acting, lighting effects, set design, and riveting storyline seemed to freeze us all in a moment of time…a time worth remembering. Continue reading Review: The Clockmaker (Tarragon Theatre)→
Physical power coupled with illusionary levitation reaches unlimited perfection in stage offering in Toronto
I may have briefly heard of the famous Canadian hi-wire walker, William Hunt, known to the world as “ The Great Farini,” but was never quite interested enough to learn more about it. That is until last night’s exhilarating and uplifting performance in the Enwave Theatre at the Harbourfront Centre.
