The New Year has arrived and with it, many changes and cause for excitement. Nick and I have made a goal to see 30 plays this year - yes! This is the kind of 'work' we can get excited about. So far we have attended "Screwjob," a new play by Step Taylor and "Chicken Hearts and Baby Onions" which was put on by Theatre St. Thomas.
Step's play was originally slated for last summer's Dooryard Arts Festival but was delayed until January. This was Valley Young Company's first production at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre in Fredericton. The TST production was helmed by Woodstock native Ryan Griffith, who gave an outstanding performance as the Croatian trucker Jan. It was so refreshing to see working people portrayed on the stage, dealing with the drama inherent in politics, family, class and friendship. Thanks gang, for encouraging us toward our goal.
Upcoming, we will be seeing "Oh What a Lovely War" (also at TST) and then the TNB redux of "The Dollar Woman" by Alden Nowlan and Walter Learning. This was TNB's first original production and I am looking forward to this slice of New Brunswickana. Nowlan has been a very inspirational figure for me personally so it will be great to hear his words spoken aloud.
We're also planning to read 20 plays and are currently reading Harold Bloom's commentaries on various Shakespeare plays. That man is an encyclopedia, in case you didn't know. So, our play is work and our work is play. Exciting stuff for those of us who find human stories endlessly fascinating. If you'd like to be apart of this play reading - which will be done out loud in the living room, beverage optional, feel free to drop me a line.
Cheerio!
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