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Performance Dates 10,12,13,15,17,18 & 19 Sept. 2015 at the Arts Umbrella Theatre Performers Andrew Wade Reviewer Maria Figueiredo The Most Honest Man in the World Wade bares his soul in this
performance where he searches for the truth of whether he is honest
with the way he lives his life. He wants to be completely honest with
no margin for error. He uses a lie detector machine, apps, mementoes
and tap shoes to reflect on his own honesty. He tells the audience his
life story including all situations, since the age of five, where he
has tried consistently to be honest with everyone. Incidents in school
and church are discussed, his love for the girls he falls for or lack
of it, are spoken of with passion. In the end, he asks the audience
to judge whether he should continue to depend on all his contraptions
and memories to judge his own honesty or whether he should give them
all up and start afresh. The vote is almost equally divided. Andrew
will have to decide for himself! The conflicts that he presents of his
real-life situations, demonstrate the enormous, emotional difficulties
of following Shakespeare's axiom of “To thine own self be true.”
The script is a little too long but otherwise, an intense study on the
thought process of a person who wants to be completely honest.
Performance Dates 12,14,15,17,19 & 20 Sept. 2015 at the Cultch Historic Theatre Performers Dylan Archambault, Arggy Jenati, & Ben Jacob Reviewer Maria Figueiredo This sketch comedy has some slapstick humour, and comedic interpretations on the risks of dating. The show opens with a loud noise, music and a howling woman who is heartbroken about her failures of finding the 'right' man. There are about 7 scenes, each showing real-life situations that make dating difficult, if not impossible. One such, is a hilarious scene where the Secret Service interrupts every action of the supposed US President while he is on a dinner date. Other situations such as dating when single with children, choosing the wrong location on a first date especially if it is done to impress, dating the “cheap” guy are scenes portrayed with dark humour, risque words and often fast-paced dancing and song. Technology, music and scenery props are manipulated quickly and efficiently. Overall, it was a fun show. We mothers, were asked to show our hands if we had children. When I put my hand up showing 3 fingers, the spritely actor raised his eyes in appreciation of how burdensome a task I accomplished. Buy Me Dinner First is an entertaining sketch performed by energetic, skilful actors who delve into the perils of dating with humour and pizzazz.
Performance Dates 11,12,13,14,18 & 20 September 2015 at Revue Stage Performer Keith Brown Reviewer Maria Figueiredo
An excellent performance! Keith Brown is a recent Tedx speaker and award-winning magician. Brown is master of his magic and knows how to get his audience enthralled and to participate fully in his magical acts. “I have been doing this for 13 years,” he says and it shows by the way he moves his magic feats slowly but surely, into surprising results. His meticulous planning and the constant audience participation keep you on “pins and needles.” Some of the latter, he uses to amuse and keep the onlookers in awe of the outcome. A delightful show
where the audience becomes part of the interactive entertainment. This
is a family show and can be enjoyed by young and old. It will leave
the audience in wonder and intrigue.
Performance Dates 11,12,13,16,17,19 September 2015 at Revue Stage Performer Adam Francis Proulx Reviewer Maria Figueiredo © 2015 Maria Figueiredo
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The
Most Honest Man in the World 
Buy
Me Dinner First by Dylan Archambault
Keith
Brown Magic
Baker's
Dozen