Globe Theatre

Sep

10

Culture Days Open House at Globe Theatre

On Saturday, September 25th from 10am to 4pm The Globe Theatre will be holding an open house in connection with Culture Days, a national festival celebrating Canadian arts and culture.
Click here for the full schedule of events

Sep

7

Single Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets to all Globe Theatre shows in the upcoming 10|11 Season are now on sale to the general public! Click here to purchase your tickets!

Sep

1

"CREATE YOUR OWN SEASON" Just Announced!

Choose your 4 favourite plays from the 2010/2011 season and Create Your Own Season for as low as $128. For priority seating, order by September 24th. Click here for more details

Aug

27

Globe Theatre Conservatory Featured in the Leader Post

The Globe Theatre Conservatory was featured in the Saturday, August 21, 2010 edition of the Regina Leader Post. We invite you to click the following link to the article to read all about what a busy and exciting summer these students had!

http://www.leaderpost.com/School+Globe+Theatre/3425463/story.html

We are looking forward to welcoming this talented group of actors back at the Globe in just a few weeks as they will be comprising the cast of our season opening show, Metamorphoses!

Aug

27

Theatre School Registrar Position just posted!

Are you a mature, responsible individual who has a positive attitude and previous experience working with children? Globe Theatre is looking for you!

The Globe Theatre School is currently hiring a Registrar for the 2010-2011 school year. Some responsibilities include acting as a liaision between parents, instructors, and the Theatre School Director, facilitating the registration process for all students, and maintaining student records.

Want to know more? Click here for more information

Aug

16

Globe Theatre is Looking For Artist Accommodations

Aug

13

Watch your mailbox- season tickets have been mailed!

The Globe is excited to announce that tickets for the upcoming season have been mailed to our current subscribers! Priority seating for subscriptions is still available. Subscribers can purchase additional single tickets to all 6 shows before they go on sale to the general public! Click here for more information.

Aug

4

Casting Announcements!

The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce that the preliminary casting is complete for W.O. Mitchell’s Jake and The Kid, running from April 27, 2011 – May 15, 2011.

We are thrilled to welcome Jerry Franken back to the Globe. Jerry is an extremely talented actor whom you might remember from such roles as Ebenezer Scrooge from the 07|08 production of A Christmas Carol or Dr. Rank from last year’s showing of A Doll’s House. We know Jerry will shine as he brings life to the classic character of Jake.

The Kid will be played by Jeremy Hilsendager. Jeremy has lent his talents to roles at the Globe Theatre in the past, including performances in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and last year’s holiday production, where he played Michael. We are so pleased to have Jeremy with us once again.

Other returning cast members include Duncan Fisher in the role of Godfrey, Tim Koetting in the role of Gate and Shannon Jardine in the role of Ma. Duncan returns to us from A Christmas Carol, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter Pan. Shannon was last seen at the Globe Theatre in Over the River and Through the Woods and has since been involved in film in productions such as Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story and Corner Gas. Tim rejoins us for the first time since his role of Matthew Cuthbert in Anne of Green Gables. We are overjoyed to have these three talented actors signed on.

Rounding out the cast is a new face to the Globe Theatre this year; Kaitlyn Semple. Kaitlyn will be portraying Miss Henchbaw. Kaitlyn is a Regina based actress and is a recent graduate of the Globe Theatre Conservatory Actor Training Program. We are delighted to have Kaitlyn joining us for one of her first roles in professional theatre.

Single tickets for Jake and The Kid go on sale to the general public on September 7, 2010. Get your tickets early, as this show is destined to be a classic!

Jul

30

Sales Agent and Bartender/Usher positions just posted

Do you have a positive attitude, exceptional customer service skills, a healty sense of responsibility and maturity, and the ability to work within a team? Globe Theatre is now hiring seasonal, part time Sales Agents and Bartender/Ushers for our upcoming season.

Your primary role will consist of providing high quality customer service to Globe Theatre patrons by anticipating and meeting their needs to ensure they enjoy an outstanding evening of professional theatre. Click here for more details

Jul

9

Marketing Manager position just posted

Are you a high energy, self-motivated and self-disciplined individual who is driven to achieve results? We are looking for a team player who thrives in a creative and collaborative environment. The ideal Marketing Manager will be hard-working, accountable, deadline-driven, open to change and new possibilities, an avid learner, and a person who wants to excel in a career in the arts. The position requires demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication as well as experience with spreadsheets for tracking and evaluating results. Click here for more information

Jul

5

Globe Theatre School Fall and Winter 2010/2011 Registration now open!

At Globe Theatre, we believe there's nothing more powerful or liberating than a healthy imagination. Without it we wouldn't have many of the luxuries of modern life. Everything from Mona Lisa to the automobile needed first to be imagined. We believe that by allowing our children to play and discover through imagination, a great potential within each of them can be discovered.

Globe Theatre School is one of the most important initiatives in our company's history. Not only are we creating pathways for young Saskatchewan artists to pursue successful and rewarding careers througout Canada, we are also helping them find confidence in themselves. Confidence building is key to allowing our future actors, dancers, and even scientists to take the first steps in becoming whatever they want to be. We are proud to provide this important stepping-stone in their development. We can only imagine where it might take them
Click here for more information

Jun

1

Summer Theatre Laboratory Starts Today

Is your child a Make-Believer, an Explorer, a Creator or an Architect? No matter which they are, Globe Theatre welcomes them into our Summer Theatre Laboratory.

Globe Theatre School is one of the most important initiatives in our company's history. Not only are we creating pathways for young Saskatchewan artists to pursue successful and rewarding careers througout Canada, we are also helping them find confidence in themselves. Confidence building is key to allowing our future actors, dancers, and even scientists to take the first steps in becoming whatever they want to be. We are proud to provide this important stepping-stone in their development. We can only imagine where it might take them.

May

10

Bringing back 'Sexy Laundry'

Due to overwhelming demand, Globe Theatre is pleased to bring back the hit comedy Sexy Laundry!

Don't wait to buy tickets! The first 3 performances are SOLD OUT! There is still availability in performances on Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6. Buy now.

In this photo: Valerie Planche. Photo by: Cam Koroluk

May

5

'The Tooth Fairy' Opens on Wednesay!

Don't miss the upcoming performances of The Tooth Fairy - Created, conceived and performed by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop & David Rhymer. This is the last show of the 09|10 Shumiatcher Sandbox Series

Take a peek at some photos from this production here.

May

4

General Fools Festival at Globe Theatre

The second annual General Fools Festival at Globe Theatre is descending upon Regina from June 10-12th! That’s a just a little over a month away!

This year’s festival features some truly amazing and inspiring acts, including:

Rapid Fire Theatre - Edmonton

SCRAM - Chicago/Minneapolis

Sunday Service - Vancouver

BASSPROV - Chicago

And of course...GENERAL FOOLS (Regina, obviously)

PLUS Ensemble shows featuring all the guest improvisers, and even more special guests!

Early Bird Passes are now available, so be sure to pick yours up soon. Single tickets go on sale May 14.

For only $50, you get to see every performance on all 3 nights. That's over 10 hours of white-hot improvisation for $50!

Call Globe Theatre at 525.6400 or buy passes online here.

See you in June!!

May

4

Read what audiences are saying about 'A Doll's House.'

"...I must first compliment the choice of play. Set was very telling, enchanting...Captivating performance, excellent pacing. I almost yelled at the actors thinking the events were actually happening." - Theresa Cameron

read more here.

This is closing weekend of the last show of Globe Theat're 09|10 Season. Get your seats now!

May

3

Only 4 more chances to see 'Bertha.'

The second last show of the 09|10 Shumiatcher Sandbox Series is mask play by Regina emerging artist Lucy Hill. Bertha features amazing sound design by Daniel Maslany and is directed by Joey Tremblay.

This heart-warming and hillarious production will have you laughing out loud and wanting to be 'best friends' with Bertha.

In this photo: Lucy Hill, Photo by: Cam Koroluk

Apr

29

Meet Bertha!

Bertha is on NOW in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. Catch her Wednesday, May 5 - Saturday, May 8.

www.youtube.com/watch

"Bertha is leaving. She is saying goodbye to her little plain room, to her most treasured possesions, to her friend, Julia, to her ocmfy chair, to her foul-mouthed neighbour, Trish, to everything that she has ever known and created. She just doesn't know when. She waits for the man of her dreams to save her from the global crisis her world is facing, but will he ever come?"

Apr

26

'Bertha' opening tonight for the Sandbox Series!

Bertha, the lonely, self-exiled woman who will be telling her story at the Globe's cabaret beginning tomorrow night, has been in Regina before. But very few people knew about it then. She made a brief, barely noticed appearance in May of 2008, in a dance rehearsal studio at the University of Regina, where the students of the Globe's actor conservatory training program were being introduced to half-mask theatre.

I and my conservatory mates each played with at least a half-dozen masks, exploring different characters under the guidance of Perry Schneiderman, chair of Ryerson University's theatre school. I remember inhabiting the body of a divorced and quietly bitter hardware store owner named Chet. Or Chip. Or maybe it was Chuck. Anyhow, we all took the work seriously and discovered some truly memorable individuals buried god-knows-where in our souls.

Of the 10 of us, though, it was Lucy Hill who couldn't forget the person she had begun to know during that week of half-mask work. When Bertha first introduced herself to Lucy (and then to the rest of us), she was stricken with a darkly comic dilemma; trying to disentangle herself from doing any more macabre 'favours' for her domineering and twisted sister.**

We all moved on from the half-mask work, but Lucy couldn't shake Bertha. After getting the go-ahead to develop a show for the 2010 Sandbox Series season, she had the original mask replicated by its Montreal creator and continued exploring. The Bertha I saw during the tech run yesterday is still dark and comic, but her loneliness has come to the forefront, and she is now awaiting the end of the world and her rescue at the hands of a handsome Parisian sailor.

I don't want to give anything away, except to say that the show's set is terrific, and it's a wonder to watch the effect of that mask on the artist behind it. In between bursts of laughter, I know I was staring, trying to find Lucy in there somewhere. She was there, of course, but this was Bertha's hour. And now I understand why Lucy couldn't forget her. It'll be a while before I do.

** Not to be confused with the hair metal band from the 80s. I just couldn't come up with a better description.

Apr

23

'Magnificent' finish to season

Leader-Post's Joe Couture reviewed Opening Night of A Doll's House.

The opening Thursday for A Doll's House at the Globe Theatre ended with a well deserved standing ovation.

A Doll's House was written in 1879 by Norewegian Henrik Ibsen, who is quoted as saying in relation to the play that, "A woman cannot be herself in modern society. It is an exclusively male society, with laws made by men and with prosecutors and judges who assess female conduct from a male standpoint."

The theme of that quote is reflected in the play, which - at the time Ibsen wrote it - was considered controversial... Read the full review here.

Apr

19

A Doll's House Photos

Check out photos from this beautiful play.
A Doll's House runs from April 21 to May 8, 2010

Tova Smith and Jeffrey Wetsch
Photo by Cam Koroluk

Apr

16

A Doll's House Diary: Friday, April 16

I spent this beautiful, warm, sunny spring day sitting in the darkest corner of a darkened theatre. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Today was the cue-to-cue rehearsal, when the show's music and sounds and lighting are all brought together and coordinated with the actors on stage. With the stage manager acting as quarterback and calling the cues over her headset, the sound and lighting folks manned their respective stations and adjusted volumes, brightness, timings, durations, colours, etc. as necessary and as requested by the director. Actors practiced walking on and off stage in the dark and, between the numerous stops and starts, did some acting too.

My job today was to plant myself in one of the balconies and watch for sightline or entrance/exit issues. I had a lot of time to admire the work of the set and prop builders. I'm still only barely competent at Lego, so I'm always in awe of those who can use raw materials to fashion reality out of the visions of the playwright, director, and designer. And the hours and hours of work - I think most people have no idea how much time it takes to furnish a play with the set pieces and props that are just right for a particular production. One simple prop request or adjustment, tossed off by the director or an actor, can mean hours of work in the shop.

Forecast for tomorrow? Sunny again, and even warmer. Oh well. If our technical rehearsal goes smoothly, there is hope we will be released early and can emerge from the theatre, pale and blinking, to catch the last of the day's light.

Apr

15

A Doll's House Diary: Thursday, April 15

Mark Claxton is currently assisting director David Latham with the Globe's upcoming production of A Doll's House. His online journal records his experiences and observations.

For actors, the first day rehearsing on stage is a bit like walking around in a brand new pair of shoes; all that dialogue and moving around that was just beginning to get comfortable is now strangely foreign and ill-fitting. For the production and stage management folks, I can imagine it's like letting the kids into the room with all the valuable china. You're just hoping no one, and nothing, gets hurt.

Today, though, went very well, as we worked through the entire play with our brand new (and fascinating) set, getting down the timing of entrances and exits, making sure surrounding audience members can always see the action, and occasionally allowing ourselves a good laugh at some of the unintentionally comic moments.

I'm not sure how the production people felt about the day, but our director was happy. We had both noticed how the change in scenery had seemed to bring out new moments and fresh characterizations among the cast...even when their brains were engaged in making sure they didn't trip over the chaise or fall off the platform.

These are long days, especially for stage management, who typically start their mornings before anyone else arrives, and are always the last to leave the theatre. But Lisa and Esther never seem to lose their equanimity as they juggle an amazing volume of detail and logistics.

We open a week from tonight. Bring on the home stretch.

Apr

12

Doll's House Diary: Wednesday, April 14

Tonight was our last runthrough before moving onto the stage for the home stretch. Opening Night just a week away, but I think we're in really good shape. Tonight, the final act was electric; every time I watch it, I'm newly amazed at Henrik Ibsen's boldness in writing this play. It's going to be very interesting to see how our audiences respond.

The rehearsal process has been fascinating to watch. For the first week or so, as the actors worked their scenes, I kept glancing over at David's scriptbook to see that he had virtually no notes. Where I would have been madly scribbling down every potential issue I saw, David's focus was on letting the actors find their own way to the text and to their characters. He didn't take notes; instead, he watched, and watched, and watched. Then he asked lots of questions, helping the actors to get crystal clear on what they were saying and what was happening for them emotionally during the scenes. In this past week, he has become more 'directive,' but his guidance is now based on the collaborative discoveries that happened early in the process.

We'll be glad to get out of the rehearsal hall and onto the stage tomorrow. We'll also be glad when the sun comes back. This is a heavy play, and the working and re-working of some of the more intense scenes has at times taken an emotional toll. Until the rain and clouds relent, we'll just have to keep getting by on our senses of humour. Fortunately, with this crew, there are plenty of those to go around.

Apr

12

10|11 Season Announced!

Globe Theatre officially announced the 10|11 Main Stage and Shumiatcher Sandbox Series last week! Check out the new season here.

Subscribe now! Get the best seats at the best price!

Apr

1

More Performances Added to Sexy Laundry!

Due to high demand, Globe Theatre is announcing 3 MORE CHANCES to see Sexy Laundry. Book now and get the best seats in the house before this great show sells out!

Sexy Laundry is a comedy for anyone who has ever been in a relationship. This hilarious and heartwarming tale will make you remember when the first time you fell in love and just exactly what is takes to keep it going.

Mar

31

Be The First To Know! 2010|2011 Season Launch Is Almost Here

The time is almost here! We're announcing the 2010|2011 Season on Tuesday April 6 at 6:30pm and we want you to be there!

Get your ticket and be in on the action. The evening includes a champagne entrance, a preview of the 2010|2011 Main Stage season and Shumiatcher Sandbox Series followed by a Gala Reception. Don't miss this exciting event!

Mar

29

Mark: My Words - 'A Doll's House' Diary: Tuesday March 30

Mark Claxton is currently working as assistant director with Globe Theatre’s upcoming production of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama A Doll's House. Mark's online journal will record his experiences and observations as director David Latham leads the cast and crew to the show's April 21st opening.

Today was Day Four in the production schedule; we started with first readthrough of the script last Friday, finished a second tabletop reading on Saturday, and by end of day Sunday were nearly halfway through our first standing read. Day off Monday, and today we reached about halfway into the final act.

In case you're wondering why it's going to take us nearly five eight-hour days to read through a play three times: the second and third readings are actually much more than 'readings.' They are slow, deliberate, reflective journeys through the script, with lots of stops along the way for discussion between David and the actors.

As "modern" as Henrik Ibsen was considered when his plays were polarizing public opinion in 19th century Europe, we're still dealing with a play that is now 140 years old and translated from its original Norwegian - so there are patches in the script where the actors have to find clarity on what it is they're saying. Sometimes it's a simple question of pronunciation (Did you know there are at least five different ways of pronouncing 'Helene'?); in other spots, phrases and idioms that were once in everyday use now sound odd, and we have to look for clues in the context.

This work is absolutely critical; we want our audiences to be caught up in this story, engaged and completely clear on what's happening. That means we have to be completely clear on what's happening.

If the tablework is about clarity, then the floorwork that follows is about connection. Once the actors got up on their feet, scripts in hand, David had them speaking slowly, letting the

images and ideas in the script really settle into their imaginations. Above all, he insisted they speak TO each other, connecting with each other, establishing relationships. A Doll's House is all about relationships - especially our relationship with ourselves.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Mar

26

"We Came Back a 2nd Time!" - Audience Reactions to 'The Syringa Tree'

In what's being called "Truly remarkable," "A masterful portrayal of characters" and "Sensitive, brilliant, amazing!" Amy Matysio is stunning Globe Theatre audiences in The Syringa Tree.
Read more reviews or Book tickets.

Mar

25

One Week Left to See 'The Syringa Tree'

Don't miss Regina's own Amy Matysio in The Syringa Tree which runs until April 3, 2010. You will be amazed by this local artist's performance!
Buy Tickets. See photos.
In this photo: Amy Matysio. Mike Tabolsky Photography.

Mar

25

Mark: My Words - The Apocalypse Ends Saturday

Giant hornets and end-of-the-world disasters are a few of the themes getting the Fusion treatment right now in the cabaret. I checked out Wednesday's opening performance and was treated to some pretty intense moments of theatre.

This year, the Fusion Project brings together seven young artists ranging from 16-18 in age, under the direction of Jayden Pfeifer and Johanna Bundon. For the past three months, these Fusionistas and sound designer Daniel Maslany have been cooking up some original theatre from scratch. Beginning with bits of creative writing, movement, rhythm, and sound, with no particular rhyme or reason, they claw and scratch their way to a handful of themes that ultimately form the basis for their performance. The process is all about risk-taking and coming together as an ensemble, so that the final product could only have been created by this particular collective.

Please don't be misled by the giant hornets; this is decidedly NOT a handful of high school students indulging in their geekiest or angstiest obsessions. It's a provocative and disciplined fusion of movement, light, sound, and text, with some genuinely frightening and moving

moments. Daniel Maslany's compositions and soundscapes are extraordinary. I've asked him what he would charge to create the soundtrack for my life.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Mar

22

Mark: My Words - Tour de Force to be Reckoned With

Watching Amy Matysio's performance in The Syringa Tree last week prompted me to look up the phrase "tour de force." Because what I saw was unforgettable, and I wanted to be sure I was using the right words.

It's become a bit of a staple, this phrase, for theatre critics and promoters alike. Any time an actor takes on an eyebrow-raising stretch of a role - playing a different gender or race, or singing really high notes, or setting themselves on fire while juggling - you're sure to hear from someone, eventually, that it is a tour de force. And you can also be sure that, sometimes, it really isn't. Sometimes it's just a tour de flash.

Okay, so here it is, straight from the Oxford English Dictionary, the only one I use, and the only one you should use (It's a tour de force of linguistic research):

"tour de force n. a performance or achievement that has been accomplished with great skill. Origin French, literally 'feat of strength.'"

"Feat of strength." Okay, check. See, this is funny, because all of a sudden "tour de force" almost seems like an understatement in describing what Amy did on the Friday night I went to see her 23-character, 16-dialect performance.

Yes, those numbers are right, that's where the raised eyebrows come in; but the numbers don't mean much when you're in the theatre watching one human being become a cast of dozens. It's not as if anyone is keeping score. "Pst, Phyllis, is this dialect # 12 or 13?" "Shh, I'm trying to unwrap my candy."

What brought my jaw to the floor on Friday - what I went home thinking about - was Amy's sustained concentration, the unflagging imagination that had her inhabiting the souls of these characters. Yes, her performance was technically brilliant, her dialects solid, her range of voices remarkable, hardly a stuttered line in more than two hours on stage. But none of this would have meant much if Amy was anything less than 100 per cent committed to every single moment she created. There was an unflagging fierceness in her work, she defied us to stop believing in this world, these people. And even if we did, she never would. She made that clear.

I will confess that, sometimes, I was more focused on the feat I was witnessing than I was on the story Amy was telling. That can be the danger of a tour de force. But none of that was Amy's fault. I was simply inspired to strive for that kind of imaginative abandonment in my own work.

When your turn comes to see The Syringa Tree, go ahead and let yourself enjoy Amy's feat of strength for a while; let yourself gasp at the guy pulling a train with his teeth. But I know it will mean more to her if you let your imagination see the people she sees, and feel what they

feel. That's what the work is really all about. It's a tour de humanity.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Mar

19

Reviews and Audience Reactions to 'The Syringa Tree'

"Amy Matysio’s performance simply has to be seen to be believed."

"Extraordinary barely begins to describe it."

"Stunning!"

See more here.

Mar

17

Dinner & A Show

Looking for an extra special evening? Enjoy a show-themed menu from Beer Brothers followed by a performance of The Syringa Tree with Globe Theatre's Dinner & A Show package.

Mar

17

'The Syringa Tree' is a "Must-See Play"

Word is getting around about The Syringa Tree. One audience member called it "a must see play. The best play that the Globe has put on yet!" Don't miss out, Book Tickets Now.

In this photo: Amy Matysio. Photo by Cam Koroluk.

Mar

16

$20 Tickets - One Performance Only!

If you see one show at Globe Theatre this season, make it this one!
$20 Tickets for Saturday March 20, 2pm. Don't miss it!

Mar

16

'The Syringa Tree' Sneak Peek

Take a look at some preview photos for The Syringa Tree and book your tickets.
In this photo: Amy Matysio. Photo by Cam Koroluk.

Mar

15

Meet Amy Matysio

Amy Matysio is quickly becoming one of the most sought after talents in Canada.
Playing all 24 characters in the upcoming The Syringa Tree, you'll be blown away by her performance. Read more about Amy Matysio here.

Mar

12

Elephant Wake at 'The Cultch'

Elephant Wake will be at the Vancouver East Cultural Center (The Cultch) March 16-20, as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad. See photos and other tour dates here.

Mar

10

It's a Small World...

To get a feel for the look and spacing of the 24 different characters Amy Matysio will play in The Syringa Tree, she creates mini models and prop pieces out of plasticine and places them on the maquette. See more photos of the set and production process.

Mar

9

The Syringa Tree

Before seeing The Syringa Tree, check out Mark Claxton's Play Guide for behind-the-scenes info, a scene-by-scene breakdown, interviews with director Jillian Keiley, actor Amy Matysio as well as other information to enhance your experience of the play.

Mar

8

What A Puzzle!

This giant puzzle is just one step in the process to turn our stage into a mud floor. Follow Globe Theatre as we create Jessica Nickel's design for The Syringa Tree on our stage. See Photo Album.

Mar

5

The Right Women For the Job - Arriva Magazine

Check out Arriva Magazine's feature on Amy Matysio, who will play 23 characters in The Syringa Tree.

Mar

5

4 More Chances to see 'Tuesdays With Morrie'

If you haven't seen Tuesdays With Morrie yet, Get Tickets, there's only four performances left!

Take a look at photos from the show to see what you're missing!

Mar

5

'The Syringa Tree' First Read

Amy Matysio has been learning the many dialects required to play 23 characters in The Syringa Tree.

Pictured with dialect coach Paul de Jong, Matysio blew Globe Theatre staff and artists away at the First Read of the play. Get tickets and see for yourself!

Mar

4

Prairie Dog Magazine Reviews 'WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers'

Prairie Dog magazine reviews WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers in the Dog Blog last Saturday. Check it out and book your tickets!

Mar

1

Brave and Brilliant and Beautiful - 'WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers'

Audience Reactions to WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers:
"I was utterly taken by this roving piece of performance art. I loved the silence, the dark, the sense of knowing, yet not knowing what’s to happen next."

"I was swept into the physicality and emotion of memories, of places I may or may not have touched and through thoughts that may have been my own or perhaps shared."

"Positively, delightfully, bizarre!"

"I just let go!"

Get tickets for WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers.

Mar

1

'Tuesdays With Morrie' Extra Performances Added

Tuesdays With Morrie has been so popular, we've added two more performances!
Sunday March 7, 2:00pm
Sunday March 7, 7:30pm
Don't miss this inspiring play and powerful performances by Geoffrey Whynot and Richard Binsley.

Richard Binsley and Geoffrey Whynot. Photo by Cam Koroluk.

Feb

25

Mark: My Words - Flashes of Inspiration

I spent my last Friday evening experiencing why robots make better lovers. Bet you can't top that.

An experience - not a 'play,' not a 'show' - is what this was. The 'audience' (sorry for all the quotation marks, but so many of the usual theatre words don't quite fit here) moves around in the darkened space while the 'performers' (last time, I promise) guide them into a series of flashing light/sound/movement/spoken word vignettes. There is no real separation between the performing space and the audience, the narrators and the listeners. Everyone is immersed in this world. It was startling and beautiful.

Along the way, I thought: "What a strange thing, to be alone with your thoughts in a room full of people." Of course, that isn't such a strange thing, it's how we spend much of our lives, but that was somehow concentrated for me by this production. So many of the images and dance segments depicted people not quite connecting with each other, or even with themselves.

And yet everyone will experience this production differently. In the environment created by the artists, it's more difficult than usual to distinguish between the cabaret space and your headspace. I brought my own preoccupations to this experience, but others who were there will tell you it wasn't about aloneness at all.

I don't want to give away any specifics, because unexpectedness is where much of this show's impact resides. Besides that, it's designed to be different every night, so any details I share may be irrelevant.

One of the things that struck me most, though, happened when the production was finished, the lights came up, and audience and artists remained in the cabaret to share some wine and discussion. I sat and looked around at the clusters of conversation, the vignettes of sound and movement that continued to play on even after the show was over. Conversations of two, three, or more, body language that spoke to connectedness and disconnectedness. It was as if the performance was still going on, just with a different lighting plot.

For those few moments, at least, the artistry of Lee Henderson, Johanna Bundon, Barbara Pallomina, and Kate Selleck had changed the way I viewed my surroundings. Whatever the linguistic connection between 'brave' and 'bravo', I'm pretty sure it applies here.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Feb

25

An Experience With Light and Darkness

Experience the interactions between light and darkness in WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers.

Take part in this performative installation where you'll be less of an audience member than than a participant.
Buy Tickets.

Feb

25

Follow Globe Theatre and Amy Matysio on Twitter

Follow Globe Theatre and Amy Matysio on Twitter as she takes on playing 24 characters in The Syringa Tree. Get sneak peeks at costumes, sets and hear more about Matysio's challenge learning the multiple dialects.

Feb

24

'WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers' Opens Tonight!

WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers opens tonight in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. Come experience this unique work created by Johanna Bundon, Lee Henderson and Barbara Pallomina and join us for an Opening Night Reception in the cabaret immediately following the show to toast the artists.
Buy Tickets
In this photo: Johanna Bundon. Photo by Lee Henderson.

Feb

23

"Call Me Coach!"

Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz share a unique relationship in Tuesdays With Morrie.
See more photos.
In this photo: Richard Binsley, photo by Cam Koroluk.

Feb

19

Blurring the Line Between Audience and Performer

Part movement driven, part installation art, the audience is invited to experience and take part in the interactions between light, movement and technology. Come find out WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers.
Video by: Lee Henderson. WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers created by Barbara Pallomina, Johanna Bundon and Lee Henderson.

Feb

18

Take a Peek at 'WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers'

In this performative installation, viewers help to create the work and the traditional line between audience and performer is blurred to the point of invisibility. Come find out WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers.
Video by: Lee Henderson. WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers created by Barbara Pallomina, Johanna Bundon and Lee Henderson.

Feb

17

"This is Morrie Dancing!"

See the Tuesdays With Morrie Photo Album.

Book tickets.

Sociology professory Morrie Schwartz has a certain zest for life. In his last class ever taught, he shares his insights with a single student, Mitch Albom.

In this photo: Richard Binsley as Morrie, Geoffrey Whynot as Mitch. Photo by Cam Koroluk.

Feb

17

"Keep In Touch!"

In Tuesdays With Morrie, Mitch Albom promises to keep in touch with his college professor and mentor Morrie Schwartz.
See more show photos.
Get tickets.
In this photo: Richard Binsley as Morrie, Geoffrey Whynot as Mitch. Photo by Cam Koroluk.

Feb

16

Learn WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers

WhyRobotsMakeBetterLovers is an interactive dance project featuring text, light, movement, video, and soundscape. The show explores the way lighting effects, dance and audience all affect a performance. Get Tickets
In this photo: Johanna Bundon Photo by: Lee Henderson

Feb

12

Mark: My Words - I Laughed, I Cried, I Felt a Bit Silly

Okay, it's confession time. I have never read the runaway bestseller Tuesdays With Morrie. In fact, I have also never read the runaway bestseller The DaVinci Code, or any of the runaway bestselling Harry Potter instalments. When books run away, I figure there must be a reason and I usually leave them alone. I don't think it's literary snobbery; I'm a big fan of Stephen King and a hopeless sci-fi/fantasy nerd. I think it's the smell of money that turns me off.

So when I learned last spring that the stage adaptation of Tuesdays With Morrie would be part of the Globe's 2009-10 line-up -- okay, confession time again -- my eyes were momentarily tempted to do some rolling. And that definitely was snobbery.

By the time of the play's first readthrough in the rehearsal hall, I'd learned some of the history behind Tuesdays With Morrie and had to admit it was a pretty amazing story. It also helped that I'd learned this history from Andrew North, who is directing the play, and whom I've never seen carrying a copy of Twilight or any of Dr. Phil's books. Andrew had been genuinely moved by the relationship between Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz. In fact, the story had made a real difference in his thinking.

So my cynicism was tamed a bit when I showed up to experience the first readthrough. At the very least, I figured, as I opened my laptop and prepared to make some notes, now I won't have to read the book.

Roughly an hour later, Geoffrey Whynot was fighting through tears to get his last lines out as the reading wrapped up. My laptop was still open, and I hadn't keyed a single word. I'd been too busy laughing, listening intently, and looking once again for the tissues I was sure I'd stuffed in my pockets before leaving the house. Four weeks later, some of those lines are still resonating in my head.

However you may feel about plays based on contemporary runaway bestsellers, the power of this story is pretty much unstoppable. Jeffrey Hatcher, who worked with Tuesdays With Morrie author Mitch Albom on the adaptation, knows this and makes sure to stay out of the way. I'll be going to see this one after it opens. I might even buy the book.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Feb

12

'Tuesdays With Morrie' Play Guide

Before you see Tuesdays With Morrie, check out Mark Claxton's Play Guide for behind-the-scenes info, interviews with designers and the director and other information to enhance your experience of the play.

Feb

10

Dinner & A Show - 'Tuesdays With Morrie'

Globe Theatre and Beer Brothers have teamed up to create the perfect night.
With the Dinner & A Show package, you'll enjoy dinner at Beer Brothers from a set-menu created especially for the show, and a ticket to Globe Theatre's production of Tuesdays With Morrie.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Dinner & A Show package makes a great gift!
Click the menu for more information and to book your Dinner & A Show.

Feb

8

Costume Designs for Mitch and Morrie

Tuesdays With Morrie is the true story of Mitch Albom and his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. Above are Peter Hartwell's initial sketches for Morrie and Mitch. Tuesdays With Morrie runs February 17 to March 6, 2010.

Feb

4

'Tuesdays With Morrie' Design

Tuesdays With Morrie is mainly set in Morrie Schwartz's home. Set design by Peter Hartwell. Tuesdays With Morrie runs February 17 to March 6, 2010.

Feb

2

'Nathaniel Dunbar' Audience Reactions

"What a treat!! So glad I was able to make the show. The band was fantastic, and the singer is simply amazing!!"

"It is lovely, everyone go! Congrats folks on such beautiful, whimsical work."
Three more shows:
February 4, 7:30pm
February 5, 8:00pm
February 6, 8:00pm

Feb

1

Four More Shows!

The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, the second show in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series has four more performances.
Live music, a vintage film reel and the intimate ambiance will place you in Nathaniel Dunbar's world as you accompany him on his journey.
More photos here.

In this photo: Melanie Hankewich, Jeremy Sauer, Beth Curry, Jody Mario
Photo by Preston Kanak

Feb

1

The "Sandbox Stage" Takes On A New Look

The Cabaret has been transformed for The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, the second show in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series.
Come see the intimate and inviting space and be swept along on Nathaniel's journey.
More photos here.

Feb

1

'Marion Bridge' Photo Album

You'll see a bit of your own family in Marion Bridge.

When sisters Louise, Agnes and Theresa return home to care for their sick mother, they learn how to tolerate their differences and live together under one roof again.

See more photos from the show.

In this photo: Liz Gilroy, Judy Wensel.
Photo by Cam Koroluk

Jan

29

Mark: My Words - 'The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar'

Last Thursday night, I could easily have talked myself out of an evening at the theatre. It was cold enough outside to make your face ache, and my little guy was wrapping up his third day in the hospital connected by needle to a bag of antibiotics. His mom was with him, but leaving the two of them there and traipsing off to the Globe felt a bit caddish. Not that I'd be traipsing, exactly. It was much too cold for traipsing.

Problem was, this would be the opening night for The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, a live music/multimedia show put together for the Sandbox Series by two awfully nice and unreasonably talented musicians, Melanie Hankewich and Jeremy Sauer.

I first heard Melanie and Jeremy play with double bassist Elizabeth Curry at a Globe function last year, and was thoroughly floored. To that point, I only knew them as, respectively, the lighting and sound wizards at the Globe. So that's what they were in my head. "Oh hey, I ran into Jeremy Sauer today at the library. You know, The Head Of Sound At The Globe." It's funny how we see people in the simplest of dimensions sometimes. Anyhow, when I heard Jeremy and Melanie laying down these comely jazz tunes -- tunes they wrote themselves -- those simplistic pictures blew all to pieces. Suddenly I had met two artists doing what they love best.

"Enough, enough of the backstory!" you plead. "Did you go to the show? Or did you stay in the hospital with your baby boy?" I know, it's killing you.

Well, this show was Jeremy and Melanie's baby, after all, and I wanted to be there when the cigars were passed around. Also, I could gather by my son's continued pratfalls in his bed that he was quickly returning to his old self.

The show was worth venturing out for. Joined again by Ms. Curry on bass, and with the addition of Jody Mario at the drums, the team of Hankewich & Sauer charmed the chill right out of me. Jeremy moved between the ivories and the accordion with the greatest of ease, and I loved his understated piano solos. Melanie ... well, you have to get out this week and hear her voice. It'll melt the ice off your car windshield from blocks away.

The musicianship was supplemented by an original sepia-toned silent movie created just for the occasion. In the days of the silent film, the musicians would sit off to the side of the screen, or beneath it, unseen, clearly second-fiddle to the flick. With The Unforeseen Journey, the musicians enjoy equal status with the screen, and it's up to each audience member to decide whether the music is a soundtrack to the film, or the images are a filmtrack to the sound. Whichever way you go, the story is secondary to the ambiance, which is warm, rich, intimate, just melancholy enough.

I zipped back to the hospital, grateful for the temporary change of scenery. My son's little unforeseen journey led him back home the next morning, finally freed from his IV line.

Kudos to all involved with this one. Thanks for a magical little evening.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Jan

29

Globe Theatre T-Shirts - $25

Get your limited edition Globe Theatre 09|10 Season T-shirt.

Photo by Cam Koroluk

Jan

28

Audience Feedback- "Made me reflect on what we 'all bring to the table!' "

Everyone can see a little bit of their own family in the MacKeigan sisters. Read how audiences are reacting to Marion Bridge and book your tickets.
Marion Bridge runs January 20-February 6, 2010 on the Main Stage.

Jan

25

'Nathaniel Dunbar' Opens Tonight!

The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness opens tonight at 7:30pm in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series!
If you can't make the show, join us at The Fainting Goat around 9:00pm for the Opening Night Reception, 2330 Albert Street.

Jan

25

'I have relatives like that!' Marion Bridge Audience Feedback

Just how much do audiences connect with Marion Bridge?
A lot based on feedback so far! See other audience reviews here.
Book tickets online.

Jan

22

'Marion Bridge' Photo Gallery

Marion Bridge opened on the Main Stage January 20th. Audiences are really connecting with the MacKeigan sisters, Agnes, Theresa and Louise. See show and artists photos here and book your tickets today!

Jan

20

'Marion Bridge' On Currie's Corner

Liz Gilroy, Laura Condlln and Judy Wensel were Roger Currie's guests on Currie's Corner Wednesday January 20th. Listen to their interview here.

Currie's Corner airs on 620 CKRM weekdays at 8:35am and 4:10pm.

Jan

19

'Marion Bridge' Inspired Dinner & A Show Menu

This delicious menu created by Beer Brothers suits the MacKeigan sisters perfectly.
Enjoy a Dinner & A Show Package and find out why!

Jan

19

'Nathaniel Dunbar' Photo Gallery

Melanie Hankewich and Jeremy Sauer rehearse for their upcoming show in the Sandbox Series, The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness. In addition to a piano, double bass and drums, the show will include the sounds of a toy piano, accordion, ukulele and typewriter.
See other photos here.

Jan

18

'Marion Bridge' Play Guide

Check out the Marion Bridge Play Guide by Mark Claxton before you see the show for interviews with the cast and crew and other behind-the-scenes information.

Jan

14

'Marion Bridge' Set Design

It takes over 600 books to complete Dana Osborne's set design for Marion Bridge.
Set completely in a Cape Breton Island home, the books are the foundation for the kitchen, where most of the action takes place.

Jan

13

'The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar' Photo Gallery

See artist and show photos in the Photo Gallery.
The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness opens January 28 and runs to February 6, 2010.

Jan

12

More Music By 'Nathaniel Dunbar' Artists: Waikiki

Waikiki-Listen
Melanie Hankewich and Jeremy Sauer, creators of The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar & Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, are also members of jazz trio, The Continos. Listen here for a sample of their original music.
The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar & Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness is the second show in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series and runs January 28 to February 6, 2010.

Jan

12

Local Artists Create Cabaret-Style Show

Musicians Melanie Hankewich, Jeremy Sauer and Elizabeth Curry of jazz trio The Continos, are joined by Jody Mario (not pictured) for The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. January 28-February 6, 2010.

Jan

11

Meet the Cast of 'Marion Bridge'

Judy Wensel, Laura Condlln and Liz Gilroy play sisters Louise, Theresa and Agnes MacKeigan in Marion Bridge. Read cast and crew bios.

Jan

11

'Nathaniel Dunbar' Inspiration

Local artists Melanie Hankewich and Jeremy Sauer, creators of The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, were inspired by vintage photographs and cabaret style music when developing the musical narrative that tells of Nathaniel Dunbar's journey.
For show times and tickets.

Jan

8

'Marion Bridge' Set Design Model

Marion Bridge takes place in a Nova Scotia home. Dana Osborne's set design depicts the kitchen table and chairs where the MacKeigan sisters gather.

Jan

8

Waltz In A Minor - Original Music from 'Nathaniel Dunbar'

A Waltz In A Minor
Melanie Hankewich and Jeremy Sauer, creators of The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar & Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness, share a glimpse of the original music featured in their show. The Unforeseen Journey of Nathaniel Dunbar & Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness is the second show in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series and runs January 28 to February 6, 2010.

Jan

7

'Marion Bridge' Tickets for $15!

One performance only, Saturday January 23 at 2pm.

Jan

6

Enjoy Dinner & A Show for 'Marion Bridge'

Planning on seeing Marion Bridge? Book a Dinner & A Show package and make your night even more special! Enjoy a show-themed set menu created by Beer Brothers, conveniently located downstairs from the theatre. Book here!

Jan

6

Globe Theatre Patrons Contribute $45,012.17 For Food Bank

Globe Theatre remains the largest organizational contributor to the Regina Food Bank, raising a total of $45,012.17 throughout the run of Peter Pan. A huge thanks to all Globe Theatre patrons who contibuted to this great cause!

Jan

5

Meet The Artists Behind 'Nathaniel Dunbar'

The Shumiatcher Sandbox Series has begun production of the season's second show, The Unforeseen Journy of Nathaniel Dunbar and Other Tales of Whimsical Sadness.
Globe Theatre's Head of Lights, Melanie Hankewich and Head of Sound, Jeremy Sauer, are joined by local artists Beth Curry and Jody Mario for this musical adventure.
Read more about the artists.

Jan

4

Mark: My Words - 'Marion Bridge': A Return to Earth

Thus far, the Globe's 2009-10 season has been dominated by flights of fantasy. Between The Alice Nocturne, Peter Pan, and the Sandbox production A Spoon We Are Not, audiences have been led on merry chases through mirrors, out windows, down all kinds of rabbit holes, and across night skies.

Fair warning: with Marion Bridge, the Globe's next mainstage production, you're going to return to earth in a hurry. To be more specific, you're going to return to the salt of the earth, in the form of three Cape Breton Island sisters dealing as best they can with the impending death of their mother.

Lest this sounds rather bleak at a time we're already fending off the mid-winter blues, I hasten to add that Marion Bridge is a play with a lot of very funny moments. Let's face it, family relations during times of crisis are almost always tragicomedies, and playwright Daniel MacIvor captures that reality beautifully. Nor is Marion Bridge entirely without some element of fantasy, as you may have gathered if you've seen the promotional art on this website or elsewhere.

On the whole, though, this production is going to represent a dramatic shift from elaborate staging and outlandish costumes to a set, wardrobe, and script that place the emphasis squarely on the MacKeigan sisters and their earthy dysfunctionality. If you've been in the audience for Alice and Peter Pan, you'll now be able to relax your suspension-of-disbelief muscles a bit and just enjoy getting to know Agnes, Theresa, and Louise as they scrape and scrap their way through grief, big questions, and their mutual loathing/love for each other.

I'm a big fan of Daniel MacIvor's: in many of his plays, he finds creative ways to tear down theatre's long-revered 'fourth wall' so that there is no real separation between audience and actors: actors speak directly to audience members, sometimes with explicit admission that this is just a play, after all, so let's not pretend at 'real.' More often than not, though, this allows the audience experience to become very real indeed.

This kind of cleverness can become aggravating if it's overdone, but Marion Bridge is one of MacIvor's earlier plays, and one of his most traditional in how it's staged and scripted. Conversations with the audience are very occasional. In the meantime, the dialogue snaps, crackles, and pops with real-life yearning, hurt, and humour. That was especially apparent during the first read-through held in the rehearsal hall last week; there they were, just three actors at a table, giving themselves over to the lines before them, and there were already moments of great truth and heartbreak in the room. I'm looking forward to what happens when the MacKeigan home is opened up to the energy of a full house.

Read Mark Claxton's blog, Mark: My Words.

Dec

28

'Marion Bridge' First Read

On December 29th, the cast of Marion Bridge gathered together with Globe Theatre Staff, guests and artists for First Read, a run-through of the play which runs January 20th-February 6th on Globe Theatre's Main Stage.

In this photo: Laura Condlln, Liz Gilroy and Judy Wensel

Dec

23

Globe Theatre Gift Card In Your Stocking?

Did you get a Globe Theatre Gift Card for Christmas? Redeem it for tickets to Peter Pan!
There's only one week left so book now!

Dec

18

Catch Peter Pan before he flies away!

See the Photo Gallery from Peter Pan.
There are still tickets available!

Dec

17

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Sarah Mennell

Episode Eight features Sarah Mennel, who plays Mrs. Darling and the pirate "Smee" in this season's holiday production of Peter Pan.

Dec

15

Globe Theatre Joins Flickr!

Globe Theatre is now on Flickr.
Flickr is an online photo management and sharing application. It allows users access to photos in a very organized way. Globe Theatre has chosen to share our photos with you!

Dec

15

Mark: My Words - 'Elephant Wake': A Gut-Wrenching Meditation on Loss and Memory

"Everybody, they die or they move away. It's no big deal."

There are a lot of memorable moments in Joey Tremblay's one-man show Elephant Wake, but on the Thursday afternoon I took it in at the U of R's Shu-Box Theatre, that line nestled into my head and stayed there.

Tremblay's Jean-Claude has watched his beloved prairie community of Ste. Vierge dwindle away until he's the only one left. The understated grief with which he uttered those words...it really got to me.

That might have had something to do with the fact that about 48 hours before being in the audience that day, I'd gotten a call from Ontario letting me know that my 82-year-old grandfather had died. I was in the middle of making plans to fly out for the funeral when I got the invitation to be in the audience when Joey performed Elephant Wake for a video shoot. And I was still processing the news of grandpa's death while I sat in the dark and watched Joey's comical yet gut-wrenching meditation on loss and memory.

I think it's somewhat unusual to live into your forties before losing a grandparent, and I count myself fortunate that way. Grandpa Claxton was the first of my grandparents to leave this earth, and the whole thing had me profoundly aware that with every older generation that passes, the current generation is moved up one more notch on the mortality assembly line. This was my state of mind as the lights went up on Elephant Wake's ghostly-beautiful set.

"Everybody, they die or they move away." Even if we don't happen to be the only person left in our town, standing among the ruins like Jean-Claude and watching cars blow by us on their way to Somewhere Else, those words sum up every one of our journeys. It's often been observed that our loves and friendships throughout life take the edge off our essential aloneness, but they do not remove it. With this, my second experience of Elephant Wake, I felt particularly tuned in to the power of Tremblay's metaphor. We populate our lives with people, but those people eventually move on -- or we do -- and eventually, we must all make peace with solitude.

As I write this, I'm in Ottawa, having made it through the funeral and the days of gathering with relatives that followed. Those days were dominated by stories: stories about my grandfather in his best and worst moments, stories from the funeral and graveside and memorial luncheon, stories that were told and retold every time someone new entered the room. Sometimes, the seemingly endless recycling of those anecdotes made me want to cover my ears and leave the room. And yet, this is how we grieve. Just as Jean-Claude does with his audience, we tell our stories about those who have left, and sometimes we embellish them however we need to in order to give them meaning, to give them sense, to keep them alive in our souls. Because memory is all we have.

If you haven't had a chance to see Elephant Wake -- don't worry. You will eventually. While its narrative about French-English tension gives it undeniable Canadian currency, it's the universal humanity in the story that is creating a profound experience for audiences. Both times I saw it, I laughed a lot, and cried occasionally. Which has also been true, fittingly enough, of the last few days since I said goodbye to my grandfather.

Read Mark Claxton's blog Mark: My Words.

Dec

15

Globe Theatre 4-Act Subscriptions

Experience live theatre with a Globe Theatre 4-Act Subscription. Each 4-Act Subscription is redeemable for one ticket to each of the final four plays of the main stage season.
For yourself or someone on your list, this is a gift to enjoy for months to come!
More information here.

Dec

12

Still Looking for a Great Gift?

Tired of shopping yet? Globe Theatre Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone!
They can be redeemed for tickets to any of our shows, put towards the cost of a yearly subscription or to book a Dinner & A Show Package.

Dec

11

We've Added Even MORE Shows for 'Peter Pan'!

Bring the whole family!
FIVE new performances of Peter Pan added, FIVE more chances to see this great show!
Friday Jan. 1, 2010, 8:00pm
Saturday Jan. 2, 2010, 2:00pm
Saturday Jan. 2, 2010, 8:00pm
Sunday Jan. 3, 2010, 2:00pm
Sunday Jan. 3, 2010, 7:30pm

Purchase tickets online or call the Box Office at 525.6400.

Dec

11

Tickets Still Available for 'Peter Pan'!

Still haven't bought your tickets for Peter Pan?
The best availability is for performances on:
December 29, 7:30pm
December 30, 7:30pm
December 31, 2:00pm
Or call our Box Office at 306.525.6400

Dec

9

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Duncan Fisher

Episode Seven features Duncan Fisher, who plays the pirate "Cookson" and the Lost Boy "Nibs" in this season's Holiday Production of Peter Pan.

Dec

9

We Want To Hear From You!

Dec

4

Positive Reviews for 'Elephant Wake'

Globe Theatre's Elephant Wake is on a national tour including stops at The NAC, Persephone Theatre, The Vancouver Cultural Center and Magnetic North Theatre Festival.
Audiences across Canada are enjoying Joey Tremblay's one-man show! Read the reviews here.

Dec

4

'Peter Pan' Extended Due to Demand!

Additional performances have been added for Peter Pan due to overwhelming audience response.
The new dates are:
Tuesday Dec. 29, 7:30pm
Wednesday Dec. 30, 7:30pm
Thursday Dec. 31, 2:00pm

Dec

3

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Jonelle Gunderson

Episode Six features a chat with Jonelle Gunderson who plays Tinkerbell in this season's Holiday Production of Peter Pan.

Listen to other episodes of thirty|30.

Dec

3

"Brilliant! The best one yet!"

Audiences rave about Peter Pan, a production fit for the whole family!

See more Audience Feedback or book your tickets.

Dec

2

'Elephant Wake' Touches Audiences Nationwide

An Elephant Wake audience member writes:

"There was an elephant in that studio tonight. He was enormous, fragile, fearless, crushed, magnificent and flawed. For two hours, we were lifted high on the wings of his soaring spirit as he sang and danced and let us ride on his wrinkled back as he told his stories. His stories of loss became ours. As Welby grew and Ste. Vierge disappeared, Jean Claude stood as a lone reminder of a vanishing way of life in Canada. In his simplicity, he touched the bullied, hurt, deserted child we’ve all known. His memories released ours. It was not a Wake, it was an awakening."

More on the Elephant Wake tour.

In this photo: Joey Tremblay. Photo by: Cam Koroluk.

Dec

1

"All Wrapped Up" at Hotel Saskatchewan

Dec

1

Mark: My Words - Opening of 'Peter Pan'

Read Mark Claxton's latest blog about Opening Night of Peter Pan.

Mark Claxton is a Regina-based actor and writer who graduated from the Globe Theatre's inaugural Actor Conservatory Training Program in 2008. His blog will take you behind the Globe's scenes and around Regina's theatre scene throughout the 2009-10 theatre season.

Nov

30

Audiences Love 'Peter Pan'

"Totally brought the story to life!"

"I still believe!"

"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

See more audience feedback.

Nov

30

Peter Pan is Selling Fast!

Audiences love Peter Pan and that means tickets are selling fast!
If you don't have your tickets yet, you'd better hurry! See available dates and purchase tickets here.

Nov

26

Globe Theatre Supports the Regina Food Bank

Each month, the Regina and District Food Bank distributes food hampers to 8,000 to 10,000 people, almost half of whom are children. The Food Bank relies on cash and food donations to help those in need in our community. Following each performance of Peter Pan, members of the cast will be collecting cash donations for the Food Bank. Since 2007, Globe Theatre

audiences have become the largest annual organizational contributor to the Regina Food Bank. Your loonies, toonies, bills, and cheques are all gratefully received.

Nov

23

The Inspiration

"Every place the children go is a place that has come from their imaginations, so it's a world they could manufacture themselves." -Karyn McCallum, Costume and Set Designer for Peter Pan on her choice of materials

In this photo: Kyle Markewich, Jeremy Hilsendager, Duncan Fisher, Lucy Hill, Daniel Maslany, Cole Humeny. Photo by: Cam Koroluk

Nov

20

'Peter Pan' Play Guide

This helpful guide to Globe Theatre's production of Peter Pan takes you backstage at the theatre.

The Peter Pan Play Guide by Mark Claxton includes interviews with artists, designers and director Ruth Smillie as well as a scene breakdown, questions for discussion and more. Take a look and enrich your theatre experience!

Nov

20

'Peter Pan' Show Photos

Globe Theatre's Holiday Production, Peter Pan, runs from November 25 to December 27, 2009. See the photo gallery of show images.

Nov

18

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Daniel Maslany

Listen to thirty|30's latest podcast guest, Daniel Maslany, who plays Bill Jukes and Slightly in Globe Theatre's production of Peter Pan.

Nov

17

Meet the Cast & Crew of 'Peter Pan'

See Peter Pan cast and crew photos or read their bios before seeing the show.
Peter Pan runs November 25-December 27, 2009.

Nov

13

Peter teaches Wendy, John and Michael about fairies in rehearsal for Peter Pan.
In this photo: Harry Judge as Peter Pan and Jonelle Gunderson as Tinkerbell.

Nov

13

All You Have to Do Is Believe!

Listen to the spot for Peter Pan airing on Harvard Radio stations here.
Peter Pan runs November 25 - December 27, 2009.

Nov

12

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Brendan Murrary

Brendan Murray plays Captain Hook in Globe Theatre's production of Peter Pan. Listen to his interview on thirty|30: a podcast here.

Nov

12

FadaDance Audience Photo Gallery

Did you pose for FadaDance's photo booth during A Spoon We Are Not? See your picture here!

Nov

12

Globe Theatre School

Globe Theatre School is in full swing! See what the students have been up to in our Globe Theatre School Gallery.

Nov

12

Looking For An Extra Special Night?

Book a Dinner & A Show Package and enjoy a Peter Pan themed menu created by Beer Brothers! More info here.

Nov

10

Peter Pan Design Gallery

Pirates in leather? A canine nanny? Globe Theatre's production of Peter Pan has it all!
See images from Karyn McCallum's costume and set design gallery here.

Nov

9

Black to Beautiful!

It takes a lot of work to transform our black stage into an ocean fit for a pirate ship!
The first stages of Costume and Set Designer, Karyn McCallum's, transformation took place last week. See the finished version at Peter Pan's Opening Night, November 26th at 7:30pm.

Nov

6

Elephant Wake Received Positively at NAC

Stage Manager Sheila Crampton says about Elephant Wake Opening at NAC:

"Hearty singing, laughing, crying, clapping, gasping….Joey had the audience in the palm of his hands. He conducted them, scolded them, teased them. I’m sure this was the best performance I have seen. The house manager tells me he hears nothing but positive feedback as people depart. Standing ovation."

There are ten performances left at NAC then it's off to Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon!

Nov

6

Globe Theatre Wins Awards in Advertising Excellence

Globe Theatre took home two awards at the 2009 Saskatchewan Awards for Communication Excellence (ACE) on October 29!
Award of Excellence, Creative Execution, Special Publications, Elephant Wake Tour Magazine
Award of Excellence, Creative Execution, Special Publications, Season Brochure
Globe Theatre is very excited to be honoured with this award and thanks Brown Communications Group for their amazing work as our ad agency.

Nov

6

A Flying Lesson at Globe

"Just think lovely, wonderful thoughts and they lift you up in the air!" Peter Pan shows Wendy, Michael and John how to fly during the Run for Lights on November 4. Run for Lights gives the lighting designer a chance to see the movement of the show and how it is blocked before designing a lighting scheme.
In this photo: Lucy Hill, Harry Judge, Jeremy Hilsendager, Kyle Markewich

Nov

6

From Wonderland to Neverland

Mark Claxton's newest blog talks about the first read of Peter Pan and how Globe is making the transformation from Wonderland into Neverland. Read it here.

Nov

4

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Kate Selleck (Episode 3)

Episode Three features Kate Selleck, a recent transplant from Ontario and Globe Theatre's Production Assistant for the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. Listen to it here.

Nov

4

'Elephant Wake' Cast & Crew Ready for Opening Night at the NAC

2,726 km from home, Elephant Wake sets up at the National Arts Center in Ottawa.
Read Allen Warren's En Route With Elephant Wake blog.

Nov

3

'Elephant Wake' Photo Gallery

Elephant Wake has arrived at the National Arts Center in Ottawa. See the Elephant Wake Tour Photo Gallery here or read more about the tour.

In this photo: Joey Tremblay. Photo by Andrew North.

Nov

2

'The Alice Nocturne' Photo Gallery

The Alice Nocturne closed October 31, 2009. See photos from Joey Tremblay's theatrical masterpiece and hear what the audience had to say.

Nov

2

'Elephant Wake' is at the National Arts Center in Ottawa!

Nov

2

Kenora Not "Canora" - En Route with 'Elephant Wake'

See Allen Warren's latest blog entry from the Elephant Wake National Tour
Allen will also be posting "tweets" on Globe Theatre's Twitter profile here!

Nov

1

En Route with 'Elephant Wake'

Read Allen Warren's blog - En Route with Elephant Wake - as he travels to Ottawa for the first wake of the Elephant Wake National Tour.

Oct

28

'The Alice Nocturne' is almost sold out.

Best available seating for The Alice Nocturne is for the Closing Night Performance on Saturday, October 31st at 8pm. Don't miss your chance to see this imaginative show! Buy tickets here.

Oct

28

'A Spoon We Are Not' is sold out!

Thanks to everyone who came to see this fabulous show!

Oct

28

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Heather Cameron (Episode 2)

Episode Two features dancer and choreographer Heather Cameron. Heather’s company, FadaDance, created A Spoon We Are Not for the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series. Listen to it here.

Oct

26

Three Potions

"Now my lady, there comes a time in all our lives when we could use a bit of distraction." Alden Adair as the Apothecary sells three potions to Mabel Pennyworth.
Photo by Cam Koroluk
The Alice Nocturne runs to Oct. 31, 2009.

Oct

23

One Side For Tall, The Other Side For Small

Lucy Hill as Alice contemplates how she is going to fit into her usual nooks and crannies after eating from the mushroom that made her "big, human and smelly!"
Photo by Cam Koroluk
The Alice Nocturne runs to Oct. 31, 2009.

Oct

23

Raving About Alice!

If you haven't seen The Alice Nocturne yet, you'd better act fast! There's only week left to see this remarkable piece!

One audience member raves:
"The ensemble performance was brilliant, the costumes and staging remarkable, and the whole package was magical on so many levels!...It was a perfect show for the Hallowe'en season... for the kid in all of us adults...Once again, Globe is slightly ahead of the curve!"

See more audience reviews here.

Oct

22

Mark: My Words - Putting the Wonder Back in Wonderland

Mark Claxton's newest blog entry for Mark: My Words discusses his experience seeing The Alice Nocturne for the first time.

Oct

22

thirty|30: a podcast With Guest Alden Adair (Episode 1)

The first edition of thirty|30 features Alden Adair of The Alice Nocturne. Check it out here.

Oct

22

Globe Theatre Launches thirty|30: a podcast

Jayden Pfeifer plays many roles at Globe Theatre; Theatre School Director, Director of Fusion, one of three Artistic Associates of the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series and most recently, Host of thirty|30: a podcast. His podcasts will give you an inside peek at the artists of Globe Theatre; who they are, what they're like and how they create.

Oct

22

'A Spoon We Are Not' Opens Tonight!

FadaDance premieres a new piece, A Spoon We Are Not on the Shumiatcher Sandbox Stage tonight at 7:30pm.

Get your forks ready and dig in to the Menu Du Jour as FadaDance takes you down the different prongs of life. The show runs October 22-31, 2009.
Check out photos from dress rehearsal here!

Oct

21

Ruth Talks About 'The Alice Nocturne'

Artistic Director and CEO of Globe Theatre, Ruth Smillie, says of The Alice Nocturne, "This play will remind you as to why you first fell in love with the theatre. This production of The Alice Nocturne is garnering national attention. The non-traditional play development process, the collaboration between Joey Tremblay and an ensemble of young Regina artists, the designs created by Roger Shultz and a national promotional campaign in support of a 2010|2011 tour is generating a lot of interest and excitement."

Oct

20

'A Spoon We Are Not'

A salad fork, a tuning fork, a fork in the road...So many forks! Join FadaDance for A Spoon We Are Not, the first show in the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series.
Fork Tunnel

A Spoon We Are Not dress rehearsal. Set designed by Terri Fidelak.

Oct

20

Join Us At The Fainting Goat

The after party for FadaDance's A Spoon We Are Not will be held at the Fainting Goat, located at 2330 Albert Street. Stop by around 9:30pm Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 even if you couldn't make it to the show!

Oct

20

Have You Heard What People Are Saying About Alice?

See what audiences are saying about The Alice Nocturne here!

Oct

19

'The Alice Nocturne' Review

The Alice Nocturne opened Oct. 15, 2009 and is getting great reviews. See Joe Couture of the Leader-Post's article here.

Oct

19

Meet FadaDance

A Spoon We Are Not created and performed by FadaDance kicks off the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series Thursday October 22 at 7:30pm. See cast bios here and call or visit the Box Office for tickets!

Oct

15

It's Opening Night!

It's Opening Night for The Alice Nocturne! There are still a few tickets left for the show which starts at 7:30pm. Plan on seeing it a different night? Book our Dinner & A Show package in collaboration with Beer Brothers for a truly memorable evening out! See menu below.

Oct

14

'The Alice Nocturne' Cast & Crew

See the entire cast and crew of The Alice Nocturne in our Publicity Photo Album.
The show world premieres Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:30pm. You won't want to miss it!

Oct

14

'The Alice Nocturne' 2007

The Alice Nocturne was initially a one-act piece performed on the Shumiatcher Sandbox Stage. Globe Theatre commissioned Joey Tremblay to expand the work into a full-length play, which world premieres tomorrow night, Oct. 15, 2009 7:30pm on Globe Theatre's main stage. This is a clip from the original The Alice Nocturne performed in 2007.

Oct

13

Mark: My Words - Q&A with Joey Tremblay, Writer/Director of 'The Alice Nocturne'

Q: The Alice Nocturne combines the imaginative world of writer Lewis Carroll with the musical compositions of Frederic Chopin. What inspired you to bring these two 19th century artists together?
A: Creating theatre is about providing yourself with an intrigue or a point of entry, something tangible to work with. At the genesis of this project, we were faced with a blank canvas. I've always wanted to do something theatrical with the Alice books and I absolutely adore Chopin. So I placed them together and brought these intrigues to the ensemble.

Q: You did a lot of research about Carroll's life and work-did any little-known facts about him arise and become an influence on the play?
A: I wanted our play to be a poetic response to his work, not a play about him or about his writing. I didn't want to retell his life or stage his books. However, after the first draft, I started to do some research about Carroll and the theatre of his era. I had a hunch that Carroll must have been influenced by some theatrical form. As it happens, Carroll was a voracious theatre patron. He particularly loved the British pantomime and various marionette theatres that were popular at the time. He also wrote and performed several marionette plays. He really loved to bring children to the theatre and watch the play through their eyes. This understanding of what profoundly amuses children comes across in his books and, I feel, is really an energy that permeates The Alice Nocturne.
We are not doing Alice in Wonderland the play. We are borrowing the Wonderland universe for our purpose. I think I really have to stress that this isn't an adaptation. This is an original work that has no intention of retelling the Alice books. We have our own narrative that seems to run parallel to the narrative created by Carroll.

Q: Alice the cat looks suspiciously like Disney's Alice in the animated film. Can you tell us a bit about that?
A: In truth, the Disney Alice looks suspiciously like John Tenniel's illustrations of Alice in the original publication. We are definitely working with a popular icon, though. We wanted everyone to see the character and know immediately who we are referencing. The twist in our production is that she isn't actually Alice ... she's a cat that has been transformed into the body of a little Victorian girl. We are tapping into the collective consciousness of the audience to connect the dots with our Alice and the Alice from Wonderland, without having to be extremely true to the original text.

Q: Any tips for your audiences on what they can expect, or how to get the most out of this play?
A: There's a good game you can do while you're watching. In the very first part of the play, we take a lot of time to set up a whole bunch of story points: in the text, the visuals, the sounds. There's a whole bunch of visual stuff in the props, sets, costumes, and text, and when Mabel falls into Wonderland, a lot of it gets expanded and reconstructed and used in different places. It's fun to see how it keeps going. One example is the Darwinian scientist, Alistair W. Faunsley, who later becomes the White Faun. There are way too many of these for people to catch all of them, but if you watch for pieces of the puzzle, you can see how it all comes together.

Mark Claxton is a Regina-based actor and writer who graduated from the Globe Theatre's inaugural Actor Conservatory Training Program in 2008. His blog will take you behind the Globe's scenes and around Regina's theatre scene throughout the 2009-10 theatre season.

Mark: My Words Blog

Oct

13

It's Opening Week!

Only two more days until the World Premiere of The Alice Nocturne!
Listen to the radio spot airing on Harvard radio stations and visit our online Box Office to purchase tickets!

Oct

9

'The Alice Nocturne' Play Guide

Plan on seeing The Alice Nocturne? You might find this Play Guide by Mark Claxton useful. Inside you'll find a synopsis and scene breakdown, background information on the play's inception, questions for discussion and more!

Oct

8

What's Going On In-The-Round?

There's a lot happening to get our main stage ready for The Alice Nocturne.
Lights went up earlier this week and sets, props and costumes are almost ready to go. Prepare to be amazed Opening Night, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm.

Oct

7

'The Alice Nocturne' Costumes

White Faun
Jon Runolfson hand-carved these horns to be worn by the White Faun in The Alice Nocturne. Runolfson's work has been seen in such Globe productions as The Wizard of Oz and The Hobbit.
'White Faun' costume designed by Roger Schultz.

Oct

6

You're Invited to a Tea Party!

Tickets for The Alice Nocturne are selling fast!
The Saturday Tea Matinee October 17, 2009 at 2:00pm has the best seating available. Contact the Box Office to book tickets!

Oct

5

'The Alice Nocturne' Publicity Photo Shoot

The Alice Nocturne publicity photo shoot took place this weekend. Here's a sneak peek at some of the costumes you'll see in the show.

In these photos: Tess Degenstein, Roger Schultz, Lucy Hill, Daniel Maslany, Darla Biccum & Alden Adair.
Photographer: Cam Koroluk

Oct

2

Hats off to Roger Schultz!

An assortment of head pieces that will be used in The Alice Nocturne which runs Oct. 14 to 31, 2009.

Sep

30

'A Spoon We Are Not' Coming to the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series

The Shumiatcher Sandbox Series opens the season with A Spoon We Are Not, created and performed by FadaDance, October 22-31, 2009.
Listen for the radio spot on Harvard Radio stations or hear it here.

Sep

30

'The Alice Nocturne' Props

Our prop shop has been hard at work getting ready for The Alice Nocturne.
These Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum dolls are almost ready for the show's opening on October 15, 2009.

Sep

30

Doors Open Image Gallery

For those of you who came out to Doors Open on September 12, 2009, you know how much fun the day was! Check out images of the day's activities here.

Sep

30

Mark: My Words - Anticipating Alice

I've seen some pretty great theatre since moving to Regina five years ago, but one of my favourite experiences as an audience member is still the night I went to see The Alice Nocturne in its original incarnation as a Globe Fusion project presented in the Sandbox.

One of the best things about seeing a new work is that you have no idea what to expect; and even though I knew the story was roughly based on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, that did nothing to prepare me for the head-trip that began when the house lights went down. I love watching young kids when they're so engrossed in a story, so delighted by the spectacle, they get all wide-eyed and slack-jawed. But I love it even more when I get all wide-eyed and slack-jawed, because you know, that just doesn't happen very much any more. It happened that night as the young Alice Nocturne cast, fully committed to the irreverence and strangeness of Joey Tremblay's script, pulled me out of myself and into the world of Mabel Pennyworth, Chopin, and the White Faun.

As much as I love Walt Disney for the hours of entertainment he has provided my children so I could sneak in a nap, I'm afraid one of his most enduring legacies has been to debone and drain the blood out of some of the Western world's greatest old tales. I could tell you what really happens to Jiminy Cricket in the original Pinocchio, but that would be a digression (Hint: Pinocchio shuts him up for good with a hammer. I'm not kidding.). My point being, the Disney Wonderland so many of us have encountered is a safe and pale substitute for Carroll's ultra-alien, disturbing dreamscape. Tim Burton might do better with his upcoming film version, but I'll bet you a Starbuck's Venti that even he won't achieve the kind of dreamlike, sideways perspective that Joey and his company create with their adaptation. The Alice Nocturne I saw played fast and loose with Carroll's characters and story, while retaining and even updating the most important element - the simultaneous terror and delight of our own subconscious.

Which is to say, it was creepy and funny and bizarre and yet oh-so-familiar.

Two years after experiencing the Sandbox version, I'm excited to see how the Nocturne has developed with the resources available to a mainstage production. More is not always better, of course, but the cast and crew members I've had a chance to chat with all seem to be trying to restrain a kind of glee.

I take that as a very good sign.

Mark Claxton is a Regina-based actor and writer who graduated from the Globe Theatre's inaugural Actor Conservatory Training Program in 2008. His blog will take you behind the Globe's scenes and around Regina's theatre scene throughout the 2009-10 theatre season.

Mark: My Words Blog

Sep

25

'The Alice Nocturne' Prop Concept

When Roger Schultz began designing props for The Alice Nocturne, he did not turn to conventional pieces. Much like the play itself, the props evolved out of an organic process where ordinary, individual pieces combined to take on a new representation, a nod to the play's unique use of symbolism.
The Alice Nocturne Props

Roger Schultz's clock design features tea spoons, a saucer, tea cups, a pot and chess pieces.

Sep

25

'A Spoon We Are Not' by FadaDance

Take a peek at some of the initial inspiration for FadaDance's new show A Spoon We Are Not, opening October 22, 2009 as part of the Shumiatcher Sandbox Series.

Sep

25

'The Alice Nocturne' First Read

First Read of The Alice Nocturne took place on Wednesday Sept. 23. The Cast of The Alice Nocturne read the play in its entirety for the designers and staff of Globe Theatre. The show world premieres on Globe Theatre's main stage October 15, 2009.

In this photo: Daniel Maslany, Lucy Hill, Jonelle Gunderson, Alden Adair, Judy Wensel, Tess Degenstein, Darla Biccum

Sep

23

'The Alice Nocturne' Photo Gallery

View costume sketches by designer Roger Schultz and cast photos for The Alice Nocturne in our 09|10 Season Gallery. Check back for updates as the production process unfolds!

Sep

21

Dinner & A Show Menu Now Available!

To make your night even more special, experience our Dinner & A Show in conjunction with Beer Brothers Bakery & Cuisine. Enjoy a themed menu created especially for the show you're attending by one of Beer Brothers' top chefs. Check out The Alice Nocturne or Peter Pan themed menus and book your Dinner & A Show here.

Sep

16

Mark: My Words - Summer Days

This time of year, I don't really soak in a beautiful summery day -- I clutch and grab at it with a bit of desperation. I turn my face to the sun as much in farewell as welcome. I don't know if anything embodies 'bittersweet' like a warm late-summer or early-autumn day. I feel a vague regret every time I step indoors.

I felt that on Saturday as I temporarily took leave of a spectacular September mid-day to check out the goings-on at the Globe's "Doors Open" day. The plan was to spend 30 minutes or so in the semi-dark of the mainstage, answering questions about the Actor Conservatory Training program and my experiences with it as an actor being conservatorily trained.

As it turned out, there were a lot of other people deferring the sunshine to tour the theatre, and they were more interested in the costume and prop shops and stage-design gallery than sitting in the gloom and trying to think of questions to ask me and my fellow conservatorians. Which is cool, except they obviously didn't know that Amy Matysio was moderating the discussion. I mean, c'mon. Amy Matysio with a microphone and an interactive audience? Would you miss that?

Anyhow, we called off the panel discussion, and I was free to wander around inside this building that was my home for much of 2008 as I was pushed, pulled, cheered, consoled, chided, encouraged, exhausted and directed into raising my game as an actor.

Talk about bittersweet. Work for most actors is sporadic at the best of times, and these are not the best of times. It's been a dry, dry year since I was released back into the wild. So even as I oohed in genuine awe at the costume designs for the upcoming Alice Nocturne, even as I stood on the floor of the mainstage, looking up at the lights and reminding myself, "Hey, I worked here," I felt some of that late-summer feeling, like I was saying hello and goodbye to something at the same time.

Then I popped into the paint shop and watched a roundtable of visiting kids papier-macheing figurines for Joey Tremblay's Elephant Wake. I paid a brief visit to head carpenter Mason Roth and he showed me how he is creating ornate, window-paned doors for the Alice Nocturne set, doors that have to be sturdy and durable, yet light and movable. I did a walkabout in the gallery that had been set up in the Sandbox stage, and admired the playful genius behind set designs past and future. I took in the faces of the theatre's visitors, their curiosity and delight. And not just the visitors. It was the enthusiasm and passion of the staff that was drawing people inside on this sun-drenched Saturday.

And I couldn't help but get caught up in the energy. It wasn't the energy of an organization going back to work after Labour Day. It was the energy of a group of people going back to play, and my artistic self-pity was no match for it. Serious play is hard work, of course, if you're going to do it properly. But it's hard work you don't mind giving up a bit of sunshine for.

Mark Claxton is a Regina-based actor and writer who graduated from the Globe Theatre's inaugural Actor Conservatory Training Program in 2008. His blog will take you behind the Globe's scenes and around Regina's theatre scene throughout the 2009-10 theatre season.

Mark: My Words Blog

Sep

16

New Website Launched Today!

Check back here often. The Globe Theatre News section will feature interesting show updates, behind-the-scenes costume and design sketches, and other unique show and Globe Theatre news.

Sep

9

Submissions now being accepted

Do you have a great idea for a new project to present as part of the 2010|2011 Shumiatcher Sandbox Series?

The Shumiatcher Sandbox Series is Globe Theatre’s second stage, showcasing new and emerging talent. It is a venue that focuses on Saskatchewan artists and created work. The series is open to all disciplines (movement/dance, music, spoken word), provided it is rooted in a strong theatrical practice. We are looking for exciting projects to join us in creating a dynamic 2010|2011 season for the Sandbox stage.

Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2009. Submissions can be emailed to sandboxseries@globetheatrelive.com or mailed to Jayden Pfeifer, Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2G9.

Applicants will be selected based on their submission and will be contacted for Pitch Sessions during the middle of November. Pitch Sessions will be scheduled for the beginning of December 2009.

If you are located out-of-town, all efforts will be made to ensure a time which fits with your schedule. If necessary, you can arrange for your materials to be sent to us and a conference call will be setup to discuss the project.

Jayden Pfeifer
Sandbox Series Artistic Associate | 306.924.2841
sandboxseries@globetheatrelive.com

Sep

4

Joey Tremblay talks about 'The Alice Nocturne'

'The Alice Nocturne', written and directed by Joey Tremblay starts on October 14, 2009 and runs until October 31, 2009.

Aug

17

Home For The Holidays Winner Announced

Globe Theatre is pleased to announce the 2009 Home for the Holidays Earlybird Contest Home For The Holidays Winner winner is Sandy Campbell, a subscriber since 2002.

Sandy has won 25 tickets to the December 26^th performance of Peter Pan, along with a private pre-show party to celebrate with family that will be coming home for Christmas.

Globe Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of SaskEnergy, proud sponsor of the Home for the Holidays Contest.

Pictured left to right are Ruth Smillie, Artistic Director & CEO Globe Theatre,
Sandy Campbell, and Trish Watier, Corporate Affairs, SaskEnergy.