Showing posts with label The Fringe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Fringe. Show all posts

Monday, July 09, 2007

Bathroom Divas Alumni: Sonja Gustavson at the London Fringe

The London [Ontario] Fringe will be presenting its first ever opera this summer with Gian Carlo Menotti's The Medium, directed and produced by Bathroom Divas Season 1 finalist Sonja Gustavson, who will also be starring in the role of Monica. Sonja is joined by Janet Loo, Alfred Stockwell, Rachel Huys, Jessica Sage, John Holland, and Tanya Ellis in 6 performances at the London Central Library's Wolf Performance Hall.

Showtimes are July 27 at 7:30pm, July 29 at 4:30pm, July 31 at 8:15pm, August 2 and 5:30pm, August 4 at 10pm, and August 5 at 4pm. Call 519-434-0606 or visit the London Fringe website for more information. Admission is $9.

Update 7:45 7/9/07

Here is the full cast list:

Baba – Janet Loo
Monica – Sonja Gustafson
Toby – Alfred Stockwell
Mrs. Gobineau – Jessica Sage
Mr. Gobineau – John Holland
Mrs. Nolan – Rachel Huys

Collaborative Pianist – Tanya Ellis-Bludau

Director and Bathroom Divas judge Tom Diamond will be workshopping the production this weekend in preparation for its July 27th opening.

(Thanks, Sonja)

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Bathroom Divas Alumni: Laura Landauer in Celine Speaks

Fans of Bathroom Divas might be interested in Laura Landauer's newest project: a one-woman play cowritten with Sue Miner entitled Celine Speaks, slated to run this July as part of The Fringe in Toronto.

Here is Laura's description of the show:

It isn't easy being the world's greatest pop diva goddess saviour. Laura Landauer (Bravo!'s Bathroom Divas 2007 finalist!) not only portrays Celine Dion - she IS Celine Dion. Hear Celine's classic hit songs and join her for an intimate event where she shares her unique insights on such topics as femininity, vitality, identity, and humidity.

Celine Speaks runs at the George Ignatieff Theatre at 9 Devonshire Place on the U of T campus. Here are the show times:

Fri, July 6 @ 5:15 PM
Sun, July 8 @ 10:30 PM
Mon, July 9 @1:30 PM
Tue, July 10 @ 7:15 PM
Wed, July 11 @11:15 PM
Thu, July 12 @3:30 PM
Sat, July 14 @ 9:15 PM

Tickets are $10. For more info, call The Fringe's hotline at 416-966-1062.