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More Interviews!
While working on Break a Leg, Crissy and I had some fun interview opportunities! Of course, I loved chatting with these wonderful people...

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Nov 26, 20201 min read
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Now Who Wears The Scarlet Letter: shAme the musical
On November 18th and 19th, ArtLab and ShowTown Productions presented virtual readings for their developmental lab of Mark Governor’s...

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Nov 20, 20204 min read
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CVIVArts' A Hunger Artist
As you all know, the amount of theatre becoming readily available online fills me with joy, and I love showcasing the work of other...

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Nov 14, 20203 min read
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Halloween Special: Haunted Theatres
From the bright lights of Broadway to your hometown, get ready to take a special behind-the-screams look at some of the world’s most...

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Oct 31, 202017 min read
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The Only Perfect First Date
This week Fane Productions in collaboration with Lambert Jackson Productions and Crazy Coqs Productions opened their virtual production...

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Oct 22, 20204 min read
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Take Me Back: A New Musical
One of the things keeping me sane during this period of time where commercial theatres have been shut down, is seeing the multitudes of...

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Sep 13, 20202 min read
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Jammin' Jukebox Musicals
In these trying times, most of us theatre fans are turning to our favourite shows for comfort. When I’m in need of a smile (or a rockin’...

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Sep 3, 20205 min read
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How Time Zooms By: Online Training During COVID-19
For me, lockdown has come to a close as I have returned to my job as a customer service representative. Going back to work made me...

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Aug 25, 20203 min read
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A Conversation With Giovanni Spano
In this very special episode of Break a Leg: Babble*, the Break a Leg girls are joined by performer and pal, Giovanni Spano! This post is...

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Aug 17, 202021 min read
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Interview With Arkady Spivak of Talk Is Free Theatre
I have been eagerly awaiting the return of live theatre, and as a long-time patron of Talk Is Fre

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Aug 13, 202010 min read
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Reclaiming HERstory: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Six is another show which takes historical figures and presents them in a contemporary way. This musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss...

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Aug 8, 20207 min read
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Talk Is Free Theatre Brings Live Theatre to Barrie Backyards
‘The show must go on’, and Barrie’s Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) has found a way to make theatre magic despite the large hit the theatre...

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Aug 7, 20205 min read
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Making Theatre Accessible Online
While these past few months have been a worrying time for many within the theatre industry, there is still a silver lining. Despite the...

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Jul 24, 20203 min read
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An Interview With Rebecca Caine
I am so thrilled to present this interview with one of my idols, Rebecca Caine. Ms Caine has had an impressive career in both opera and...

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Jul 20, 20203 min read
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Top 10 Most-Read on Both Sides of The Curtain
One of the best parts about running a blog is the ability to share pieces with an online community. The other day, I was scrolling...

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Jul 18, 20201 min read
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Get Promoted on Both Sides of the Curtain
Live theatre may have paused, but the industry is still thriving! Both Sides of the Curtain is here to support and promote all of your...

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Jul 15, 20201 min read
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The Living-Room Where It Happened: Hamilton on Disney+
On July 3rd, 2020, the smash hit musical Hamilton was released on Disney+. This filmed performance was set to be released in theatres in...

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Jul 12, 20204 min read
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Also By Jocelyn
Outside of Both Sides of the Curtain, I've been extremely lucky to work on other projects. As these pieces aren't published on this site...

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Jul 12, 20201 min read
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History Has Its Eyes On You: How Historically Accurate Is Hamilton?
This spring, I was meant to go and see Hamilton in Toronto. Unfortunately, theatres shut down due to the global pandemic before I had the...

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Jul 2, 20205 min read
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My Favourite Canadian Shows
Canada Day is one of my favourite holidays. Naturally, I took the opportunity to create a post celebrating Canadian theatre! Here’s a...

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Jul 1, 20204 min read
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