Samantha is both a writer and a fan of the arts and has been able to find numerous ways to pair the two. Aside from being an editor here at Mooney on Theatre, she's a photojournalist for Been Here Done That, a travel, dining and tourism blog that focuses on Toronto and abroad and previously for Lithium Magazine, which got her writing and shooting about everything from Dave Matthews Band to Fan Expo. She's passionate about music, theatre, photography, writing, and celebrating sexuality -- not necessarily in that order. She drinks tea more than coffee, prefer ciders over beers, and sings karaoke way too loudly. You can follow her on various social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
360 Screenings in Toronto fuses theatre, film and interactivity together with a fascinatingly fearful event just in time for Halloween
It must be a strange feeling to purchase tickets for an event without knowing where you’re going or what you’re seeing. But you do so anyway because the word of mouth has been extremely favorable. If you’re one of the privileged few who were in attendance at one of these secretive events in the past, then you grin with anticipation at what’s to come. Whatever it is, you know it’ll be something you won’t soon forget. Continue reading Review: 28 Days Later (360 Screenings)→
Take your favorite iconic movies from the recent past and blend in intriguing Toronto heritage sites. Pair that with a live theatrical element and a healthy dose of audience participation. The result is the latest trend in interactive entertainment to hit Toronto. 360 Screenings invites you to step into the film. Continue reading 360 Screenings Keeps You Guessing→
The Theatre Elusive does a tremendous job of bringing Shakespeare’s play about the Egyptian queen and her lover to Toronto theatre audiences.
Antony and Cleopatra. It’s one of William Shakespeare’s most provocative and alluring plays, one that hasn’t been over hyped or sensationalized and has been allowed to maintain its regalia and dignity throughout its many carnations in theatre and film. Playing at Buddies in Bad Times and produced by The Theatre Elusive, this stunning portrayal of the Egyptian Queen and her Roman consort shines clarifying light on what it means to be a woman with power.
Toronto theatre that’s “just like the game” with D&D Live.
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)is a fantasy role-playing game loved by millions across the world with various editions released since its inception over 40 years ago. Regardless which edition you choose to play or whether you favor a rogue or paladin to a cleric, Bad Dog Theatre Company has taken this legendary game and turned it into a hilarious improv stage performance. You, the audience, is given the roll of the prized D20 and can control where the action goes.
Blood Ties is a delightfully (and morbidly) hilarious chamber musical about four friends stuck with the daunting task of cleaning up after a suicide. A one-time performance that is part of SummerWorks’ Musical Works in Concert series left the crowd in stitches while toe-tapping and humming along.
