Luminato
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Luminato announced this year’s dance and theatre programming and I wrote about it.
Andrew Kaufman; Mirvish
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010In today’s National Post I talk with Andrew Kaufman about his new novel, The Waterproof Bible — there’s a bit more here — and check out the 2010/2011 Mirvish line-up.
Soulpepper; Expose Yourself
Saturday, January 30th, 2010In today’s National Post I explore the ways in which Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company has re-embraced the art of poster design, while in Weekend Post I chat with James Reid about his event photography business, Expose Yourself.
Steven Galloway up for International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award; Ronnie Burkett wins Siminovitch Prize in Theatre
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009In today’s National Post, I chat with Canadian novelist Steven Galloway, who is one of the frontrunners for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award; and talk with Ronnie Burkett, who last night won the Siminovitch Prize in Theatre.
Joe Orton’s Loot
Monday, June 22nd, 2009In today’s National Post, I examine the life of the late playwright Joe Orton. Orton wrote Loot, which is currently being staged in Toronto, though he may be just as famous for his pranks, one of which involved defacing dozens and dozens of books in the collection of the Islington Library.
Andrew Penner and The Book of Judith
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Over on The Ampersand, I chat with musician Andrew Penner of the Sunparlour Players about writing the music for the new play The Book of Judith.
Ricky Jay; Dan Baum vs. Susan Orlean on Twitter
Thursday, May 14th, 2009In today’s National Post, I profile sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay — there’s a longer version of the piece over on The Afterword. Watch for my review on The Ampersand on Friday. I also take a quick look at the battle that unfolded on Twitter this past between between staff writer Susan Orlean and ex-staffer Dan Baum.
Jerry Springer: The Opera
Monday, January 19th, 2009In today’s National Post I hang out with actor Byron Rouse, star of Jerry Sringer: The Opera.
The art of Bush
Saturday, January 17th, 2009In today’s National Post, I look back on the art that will come to represent the presidency of George W. Bush.
Puppets; Jason Segel
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Puppets are everywhere.