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Independent Theatre Reviewer in the GTA | Long-time theatre patron and practitioner | Running on ☕️ and unbridled passion for the arts https://linktr.ee/AViewfromtheBox1

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 21h

Here's another #StageDoorDialogues to kick off your thanksgiving weekend! Taylor Long is one of the artists in the return of the Confidential Musical Theatre Project! This is a one-of-a-kind performance you won't want to miss!

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Stage Door Dialogues – Taylor Long of The Confidential Musical Theatre Projet

After a brief hiatus, The Confidential Musical Theatre Project is coming back to Toronto! The show and casting is a total secret! Audiences won’t know which musical they’re seeing until they arrive…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 1d

The final instalment of "The Sankofa Trilogy" "word! sound! powah!" lives up to its name. A reminder that the fight goes on, this is a moving and empowering piece.

See it solo tonight or as part of the marathon weekend Oct 11 and 12!

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Watah Theatre, presented by The Theatre Centre’s “The Sankofa Trilogy: word! sound! powah!”

Generations of fighters, of freedom seekers, of tenacious Sankofa women come to a beautiful culmination in the being of Benu Sankofa. The final play in The Sankofa Trilogy, word! sound! powah! take…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a #StaqeDoorDialogues to start off your day! The Theatre Centre's liza paul answered some questions for me about this year's edition of the Comedy is Art Festival! Make sure you check it out Oct 23-25!

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Stage Door Dialogues – liza paul of The Theatre Centre’s “Comedy is Art Festival”

The Comedy is Art Festival is back at The Theatre Centre for its sixth year! Curated by The Theatre Centre’s Associate Artistic Director liza paul, the Comedy is Art Festival is sure to tickle your…

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Guild Festival Theatre @guildfesttheatre.bsky.social · 2d

After two amazing shows yesterday, Isaiah is back on stage tonight in The Veil!
He's already half-way through his run so don't miss your chance to see his take on this spine-tingling role!
Photos of Isaiah Kolundzic by Tyler J. Seguin
Production & Lighting Design by Jareth Li

A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 3d

Canadian Stage is opening their 25/26 season with a riveting and eye-opening production. "Slave Play" might not be for those with more delicate sensibilities, but it's certainly a show you won't soon forget!

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 7d

Talk Is Free Theatre's "Blackbird" is one of the most intimate and intense performances I've witnessed. Heart wrenching performances and a script full of surprises, "Blackbird" keeps you on your toes.

Seating is limited so get your tix!

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Talk Is Free Theatre’s “Blackbird”

A great deal of things can happen in the span of fifteen years: people move, fall in love, get new jobs…or they don’t, or rather, they can’t. And when that past comes knocking at your office …

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 8d

Part 2 of The Sankofa Trilogy "benu" is on at The Theatre Centre. Moving and powerful, this story of breaking family cycles will leave you breathless.

You can see it on its own until Oct 5 or as part of the Marathon on Oct 11 and 12.

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Watah Theatre and The Theatre Centre’s “benu”

Gather ‘round, little ones! Granny’s got tamarind balls and a story for you. A story about a bird woman who creates the world, and one of her creations, Sekesu Sankofa and how she makes a little cr…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 10d

Shifting Ground Collective has another hit with "Ride the Cyclone"

Haunting, hilarious, and heartfelt, it's a great start to spooky season! Get on the wait list or cancellation list so that you can "Ride the Cyclone" yourself!

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Shifting Ground Collective’s “Ride the Cyclone”

Step right up! Don’t be shy! Karnak knows your future, he even knows when you’ll die. Karnak can grant wishes, too, if you want it most. What have you done with the time you were given? Are you wor…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 11d

War, queer love, and a patch of nature which divides a country, "The Green Line" is a moving tribute to the tenacity of queer love. Beautifully woven stories told by passionate storytellers make this a not-to-be-missed show.

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In Arms Theatre Company and The Mena Collective, in association with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Factory Theatre’s “The Green Line”

What would you sacrifice for someone you love? Would you risk getting shot, stop your studies, give up your marriage? Would you travel across oceans, across countries, across The Green Line? Makram…

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Stageworthy @stageworthy.ca · 11d

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Playwright Chloë Whitehorn (@chloewhitehorn.bsky.social) talks about writing plays like The Pigeon & Blood River, the Kingston theatre scene, and why Canadian plays rarely get a second production. 🎧 Listen: stageworthy.ca/432-chloe-wh...

432. Chloë Whitehorn

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Chloë Whitehorn, who is currently based in Kingston, Ontario. Chloë, a former actor, discusses her journey to becoming a prolific writer, focus...

A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 14d

The 20th Anniversary of "The Sankofa Trilogy" is being celebrated with a glorious remount at The Theatre Centre. The first play, "blood.claat" is currently on stage, and it leaves me eager to see the other two pieces!

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Watah Theatre, presented by The Theatre Centre’s “The Sankofa Trilogy: blood.claat”

Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah) – A Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana that loosely translates to, “go back and get it.” Its literal translation comes from the Akan proverb, “Se wo were fi na wosan…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 16d

Beckett's classic "Waiting for Godot" is coming to life at Coal Mine Theatre. Stellar performances and a stunning set, this is one you won't want to miss this fall.

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Coal Mine Theatre’s “Waiting for Godot”

“Let’s go. We can’t. Why not? We’re waiting for Godot. Ah!” Didi and Gogo’s refrain echoes throughout Waiting for Godot, their seemingly endless plight summed up in a quick exchange. Samuel Beckett…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 16d

I've got a new #StageDoorDialogues for you! @stevenhao.bsky.social is directing "Concord Floral" this fall at The Theatre Centre! I get to ask him about "Concord Floral", taking a seat in the director's chair, and much more!

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Stage Door Dialogues – 郝邦宇 Steven Hao of Pucker’s “Concord Floral”

It’s been a while since I’ve had a Stage Door Dialogues to share with you, and I’m so excited that this interview gets to be with 郝邦宇 Steven Hao. 郝邦宇 Steven Hao is an award winning director, actor,…

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The Howland Company @thehowlandcompany.bsky.social · 18d

💫 “THE WELKIN is out of this world! An unbelievable cast, gripping story, and dazzling design makes this unlike anything you’ve seen before.” @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social

⚡️Act Fast! Only 2 Weeks Left to experience this “astounding production”.

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 18d

@guildfesttheatre.bsky.social, @crowstheatre.bsky.social, and Thought for Food Productions have an absolutely terrifying tale on stage at Crow's Theatre! "The Veil" will haunt you long after you leave the theatre.

#TheaTO #Theatre #Review

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Guild Festival Theatre, in association with Crow’s Theatre and Thought for Food Productions’ “The Veil”

What would you give up to get what you want? What if it was so much more than just material things, what if it was your peace, your safety, your relationships? How far are you willing to go for you…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 20d

Chelsea Woolley's "Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs" is a moving, and at times truly funny, piece of theatre you shouldn't miss. This powerful story with stay with you long after you leave.

#TheaTO #Theatre #Review @nightwoodtheat.bsky.social

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Nightwood Theatre, in association with Tarragon Theatre’s “Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs”

Ten minutes. In the grand scheme of things, ten minutes isn’t a very long time. But for Vic, ten minutes feels like a lifetime. Chelsea Woolley’s Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs, di…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 22d

Dave Malloy's "Octet" is truly a modern musical, tackling our addiction to technology through an a cappella score and a little too relatable stories. This is a not-to-be-missed production!

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Crow’s Theatre, Soulpepper theatre Company, and The Musical Stage Company’s “Octet”

“One time some time” there was a group of people who gathered in a church basement as the rain fell steadily on the roof far above them. They’ve come at the request of a man few, if any, have ever …

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 25d

Lucy Kirkwood's "The Welkin" is out of this world! An unbelievable cast, gripping story, and dazzling design make this unlike anything you've seen before.

#Theatre #TheaTO #Review

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Soulpepper Theatre Company, Crow’s Theatre, and The Howland Company’s “The Welkin”

Look! Can you see it? That bright streak across the sky, you can see it even in the daylight! Halley’s comet looms large in Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin, an emotionally driven and intense journey int…

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Margo MacDonald @margo-thespian.bsky.social · 27d

Last 2 shows today, Toronto!!
3:00 & 7:30
See you there?

A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 28d

Grab a pint and hold onto your hat! Maggie Hale is about to blow you away with the stories of her gang, "The Elephant Girls"

Written and performed by @margo-thespian.bsky.social, this 10th anniversary run was worth the wait!

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Parry Riposte Productions’ “The Elephant Girls”

So, you want to know about the famous Forty Elephants, the girl gang who terrorized West London? It’ll cost you a drink or two, friend, and you’re certainly not guaranteed to get the full truth. Ma…

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 28d

Grab a pint and hold onto your hat! Maggie Hale is about to blow you away with the stories of her gang, "The Elephant Girls"

Written and performed by @margo-thespian.bsky.social, this 10th anniversary run was worth the wait!

#TheaTO #Theatre #Review

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Parry Riposte Productions’ “The Elephant Girls”

So, you want to know about the famous Forty Elephants, the girl gang who terrorized West London? It’ll cost you a drink or two, friend, and you’re certainly not guaranteed to get the full truth. Ma…

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Margo MacDonald @margo-thespian.bsky.social · 29d

Only 11 tickets left for tonight and only 5 more shows, Toronto! Come hear the story of the all-girl gang that ruled 1920s London. #TheElephantGirls
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A dressingroom selfie of Margo MacDonald suited up as Maggie Hale in The Elephant Girls. Blonde, blue eyes, pale skin. Man’s shirt, vest, and tie. A stern and skeptical expression.

A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · Sep 8

#WaitingintheWings and #BeyondtheBox are up for September! It's going to be a busy month, but I'm really looking forward to some great theatre!

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Waiting in the Wings – September, 2025

Bachelor Man – Renaissance Canadian Theatre On July 1st, 1929, Toronto Chinatown teahouse owner, John, greets an extraordinary day. John left his wife in China. So did Grandad. Six men and the two …

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A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · Sep 5

@renaissancetheatre.bsky.social is bringing Winston Kam's "Bachelor Man" back to life at Tarragon Theatre.

Based on the experience of Chinese Canadians in Toronto's Chinatown, this moving and dramatic work is a piece of our history.

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Renaissance Canadian Theatre’s “Bachelor Man”

Imagine walking down Dundas Street and only ever seeing the faces of other men; there’s not a woman in sight, and what few might be living there stay dutifully hidden away. This was the reality of …

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Stageworthy @stageworthy.ca · Sep 2

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor Virgilia Griffith joins Phil Rickaby to talk about her journey from dancer to Dora Award–winning actor, mentorship, representation, and her current work at the Shaw Festival. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/427-virgilia...

427. Virgilia Griffith

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Toronto-based actor Virgilia Griffith, who is currently appearing in two shows at the Shaw Festival: Blues for an Alabama Sky and Murder on the...

A View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · Aug 31

Theatre Ya Knowww tried to put the “FYRE” back in the Fyre Festival, but like its namesake, it unfortunately fizzled out.

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Theatre Ya Knowww’s “FYRE”

If you were active on the internet in 2017, then you likely hear about the failed event The Fyre Festival; supposed to be a luxury music festival in the Bahamas, it quickly turned into an episode o…

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