BACKSTAGE: 2018/19 Year in Review
Michael D. Reid interviews College directors Caleb Marshall and Heather Burns for their reflections on our 2018/19 season.
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BACKSTAGE: Surprise discoveries, artistic rewards part of the international student experience at CCPA
Hear from four of CCPA’s international students about what brought them to the College and what they bring with them.
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BACKSTAGE: Bátiz-Benét dedicated to getting the (West Side) Story straight
Michael D. Reid interviews Mercedez Bátiz-Benét, artistic consultant for West Side Story, about ensuring the musical’s cultural aspects are accurately and sensitively portrayed.
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BACKSTAGE: Oak Bay embraces College’s community spirit
Michael D. Reid reports on the District of Oak Bay’s recent presentation of the Acorn Arts Award to the College.
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BACKSTAGE: Carmichael wears her chosen profession well
Michael D. Reid covers the process of costuming the College’s year-end shows with costume designer Shannon Carmichael.
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BACKSTAGE: Building bridges all in a day’s work for Dorothy Gray
Michael D. Reid and College co-founder Janis Dunning reflect on the cherished College tradition of the Dorothy Gray Day of Bridge.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI: Jess Amy Shead
Jess Amy Shead discusses her work as a “hearing ally” to Deaf persons in the performing arts world, the growth of puppetry as a theatrical artform, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI: Siobhan Richardson
Michael D. Reid connects with alumnus Siobhan Richardson about staging “intimate moments” and more.
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BACKSTAGE: Hickman puts fresh spin on Fosse’s classic footwork
Michael D. Reid interviews Sweet Charity’s choreographer, Jessica Hickman, about paying homage to Bob Fosse while developing original choreography.
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BACKSTAGE: Sweet Charity’s feminist message inspires director Barbara Tomasic
Sweet Charity’s director, Barbara Tomasic, discusses the feminist histories of the production, and how she is keeping the show relevant to a contemporary audience.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI: Alexandra Lainfiesta
Michael D. Reid catches up with alumnus Alexandra Lainfiesta about her career after graduating and her memories of the College.
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