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Cup of Hemlock Theatre is dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
On this podcast we will be giving you, our listeners, a variety of content, including play & musical reviews, artist interviews, roundtable discussions and a plethora of other artistic content. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support
Welcome back to the 197th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 197th episode we bring you a Duet Review of of Roberto Zucco, written by Bernard-Marie Koltès (translated from the French by Martin Crimp), directed by ted witzel, and presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the purgatorial state of true crime, sticky images, and a vision of Jean Valjean if he never met the Bishop.
Roberto Zucco is playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON) until October 5th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/roberto-zucco/
CONTENT WARNING: Roberto Zucco contains themes, discussions, and depictions of serial murder, suicide, sex work, and sex trafficking (including the involvement of minors); this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Roberto Zucco, as well as the historical Italian crimes that inspired it. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [18:56] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 196th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 196th episode we have a new proshot review of the Donmar Warehouse’s 2022 production of Shakespeare’s Henry V (as preserved by National Theatre Live), directed by Max Webster, and starring Kit Harrington in the title role. This particular conversation was hosted by Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie and he was joined by fellow Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz, Associate Producer Jillian Robinson, and special guest panelists Dewey Stewart. They discuss and examine the Game of Thrones connections this piece has, why this particular history play is so popular and the role and function of The Chorus in this play and much more!
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/henry-v
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Dewey Stewart – Instagram: @deweystew // YouTube: @deweystew56
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 195th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 195th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and features Emily Dix, the Artistic Executive Director of Bygone Theatre, reflecting upon their recent production of The Rear Window. Join these two as they reassess CoHT’s original appraisal of the show, dive into the adaptational weeds, and amicably try modeling a new form of relational dialogue between artists and critics.
Revisit our review of The Rear Window: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4GGPWO17VY&t=2468s
Learn more about the production: https://www.bygonetheatre.com/the-rear-window
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Welcome back to the 194th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 194th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Girls Unwanted, written and directed by George F. Walker, presented by the King Black Box Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss cluttered spaces, zones of silence, and the monsters from without and within.
Girls Unwanted is running at the King Black Box Theatre (1224 King St W, Toronto, ON) Until September 29, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.thekingblackbox.com/girlsunwanted
CONTENT WARNING: Girls Unwanted contains themes of sexual assault, suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, and the overall plight of the downtrodden; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Girls Unwanted. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [5:25] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 193rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 193rd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and features Iain Moggach, the Artistic Director Theatre by the Bay (TBTB). Join these two as they discuss how producing local stories has impacted the communities of Simcoe County, the unprecedented success and early challenges TBTB has had since overhauling the company's programming and its mandate, their ongoing work in fostering and developing new works through their theatre lab programs, and the growth of the Simcoe County Theatre Festival.
Be sure to check out all upcoming works and opportunities TBTB has to offer at their website...https://theatrebythebay.com/
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Welcome back to the 192nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 192nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and features Toronto-based actor and multifaceted theatre artist, HRH Anand Rajaram, all about his play Crosstown – adapted from Richard Scrimger’s 1996 novel of the same name – recently presented at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival and VideoCabaret. Join these two as they have a rigorous discussion about everything from honorifics to hauntology, epic poetry to urban poverty, and the challenges of making socially responsible provocative art.
SPOILER WARNING: Though the initial run of Crosstown has come to an end, we sincerely hope that it will be revived by another theatre company sometime in the near future. If you happen to have found this episode shortly before planning to attend one such remount, be aware that this interview contains many spoilers, both for the play and the novel from which it is adapted. We begin with a general non-spoiler section until the [42:20] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. For anybody who wishes to avoid spoilers, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
CONTENT WARNING: This interview contains a detailed discussion about abortion – the morality, politics, and literary/theatrical representation thereof. It also includes references to infanticide, sexual assault, implied incest, alcoholism, loss of family, genocide, and colonial violence. These conversations predominantly occur during the spoiler section, if you would like to avoid such topics. Viewer/listener discretion is strongly advised.
Revisit our review of Crosstown from our Fringe Review Roundup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKw_MDJLEY
Follow Anand – All platforms: @hrh_anand_rajaram
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Welcome back to the 191st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 191st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and features Chloë Rose Flowers, the founding Artistic Director of King Theatre Company, who’s directing the company’s inaugural production of David French’s Salt-Water Moon. Join these two as they discuss the schemes and dreams of blossoming theatre companies, the importance of local community, and the whimsy of giant ducks.
Come see Salt-Water Moon, running from August 14th to 24th, 2024 at Pine Farms Orchard (2700 16th Sideroad, King City, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.kingtheatre.ca/whats-on
Follow Chloë – Instagram: @chloeroseflowers // Website: https://www.chloeroseflowers.com/ Follow King Theatre Company – Instagram/Facebook: @kingtheatrecompany // Website: https://www.kingtheatre.ca/
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Welcome back to the 190th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 190th episode we bring you the final instalment of our very special multi part deep dive into Toronto Fringe 2024 Review Roundup. Join Mackenzie Horner, Jillian Robinson, and Ryan Borochovitz as they blitz through the remaining fifteen shows they saw at this year’s festival, unpack all of their thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity!
Catch up on Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj_wxsX1tGs&t=2241s
And Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFGOJTtVljI&t=654s
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:53 – Patty Picker 00:17:47 – Girls’ Night Cabin Fever 00:30:43 – 86 Me: The Restaurant Play 00:45:21 – Sheila! The Musical 00:50:23 – Disarming Venus 00:59:04 – AbracadabraHaHa 01:09:30 – Colonial Circus 01:21:04 – Madame Winifred’s Circus of Wonders 01:33:45 – Rosamund: A New Musical 01:50:59 – Toba Tek Singh 02:03:03 – Tape 02:15:27 – Rooted: A Musical Poem 02:22:37 – Desperate Measures02:32:50 – Crosstown 02:46:44 – MONKS 02:59:18 – Sign Off
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]; see also, his Toronto Fringe reviews in Intermission Magazine: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/tofringe-2024/
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Welcome back to the 189th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 189th episode we bring you the second instalment of our very special multi part deep dive into Toronto Fringe 2024 Review Roundup. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz as they try to blitz through the next sixteen shows they saw at this year’s festival, unpack all of their thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity!
Catch up on Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj_wxsX1tGs&t=2241s
Don’t forget to stay tuned for Part 3, coming soon!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:30 – Stiff & Sons 00:15:48 – Cabaret of Murder 00:28:53 – Rat Academy 00:37:42 – The Kid Was a Spy 00:53:28 – Gulp01:05:33 – Dead Right 01:18:46 – Gringas 01:26:54 – Get a Clue 01:33:26 – Unfurnished 01:41:33 – Cancelled! 01:53:47 – Are You Lovin’ It? 02:00:15 – Koli Kari 02:08:45 – Scenes from an Italian Restaurant 02:18:12 – Escape from Toronto 02:29:47 – Artificially Intelligent 02:38:15 – The Bluffs 02:49:18 – Sign Off Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]; see also, his Toronto Fringe reviews in Intermission Magazine: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/tofringe-2024/
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre
If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 188th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 188th episode we bring you the first instalment of our very special multi part deep dive into Toronto Fringe 2024 Review Roundup. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz as they try to blitz through the first nine shows they saw at this year’s festival, unpack all of their thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity!
Don’t forget to stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3, coming soon!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:58 – Boy Boy and the Magic Drum 00:14:56 – You, Hamlet 00:27:59 – Painting By Numbers 00:38:50 – Mind the Umbrellas 00:51:25 – Bus Stop 01:02:21 – Before We Go 01:13:28 – gutted 01:23:18 – The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale 01:37:21 – Crime After Crime (After Crime) 01:51:32 – Sign Off
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]; see also, his Toronto Fringe reviews in Intermission Magazine: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/tofringe-2024/
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre
If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 186th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 186th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Summer Dances: A Mixed Bill, a series of short dance pieces, presented by Frog in Hand. Join Jillian Robinson and Marie Doucette, as they discuss choreographed storytelling, post-apocalyptic vibes, and colourful socks.
Summer Dances: A Mixed Bill is running at The Art Shelter (887 Hydro Road, Mississauga, ON) until July 20, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-dances-a-mixed-bill-tickets-914727985027?aff=oddtdtcreator
Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Marie Doucette – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; she won’t mind!]
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 186th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 186th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner and features playwright, author, and performer Trudee Romanek, whose latest work, If the Shoe Fits, will soon be debuting at the Simcoe County Theatre Festival presented by Theatre by the Bay. Join these two as they dive into Trudee's other works in her growing theatrical canon and the local connections they share, her writing process for this one man show, and how she goes about translating the lives and stories of everyday local citizens into universal experiences that connect with a broad audience.Come see If the Shoe Fits and catch Trudee pulling a double duty as she performs in the play Son of a Temperance at the Simcoe County Theatre Festival from July 10th to the 21st.Here's the link...https://sctf.ticketpro.ca/en/pages Additionally you can catch If the Shoe Fits at the London Fringe Festival which runs from Aug 13th to 17th. Here's the link...alacetheatre.ca/london-fringe/You can check out the trailer Trudee's play 'Bobbie' which was heavily discussed in this episode...https://youtu.be/KFzVudV_mSs?si=B473T-Rl10-xgS3uFollow Trudee – Website: https://www.trudeeromanek.com/Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 185th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 185th episode we bring you a Duet Review of of Kimiko’s Pearl, a new Canadian ballet presented in its world premiere by Bravo Niagara!, co-created by Christine Mori and Alexis Spieldenner, written by Howard Reich, with music composed by Kevin Lau, and choreographed by Yosuke Mino. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss beautiful movements, digitized documents, and unspoken histories.
Kimiko’s Pearl ran at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre (250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON) from June 22-23, 2024. You can learn more about the production from the following link: https://www.kimikospearl.com/ This review contains many SPOILERS for Kimiko’s Pearl. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [18:23] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Even though its premiere run has already come to an end, we hope and expect that it will receive a fruitful afterlife.
Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 184th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 184th episode we bring you a new instalment of our subseries 'Screened Plays'. This time we are covering Fences (2016), directed and starring by Denzel Washington, alongside Viola Davis, as they reprise their Tony award winning roles from the play by August Wilson. Together Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner along side returning panelists Andrew Pawarroo, Sarah Hime, and Tanisha Sinclair discuss everything from Oscar politics to their thoughts on the complex character of Troy as interpreted by Denzel Washington.
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Tanisha Sinclair – Instagram: @TanishaSinclair
Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: @andrew.s.pawarroo
Sarah Hime – Instagram: @hime.Sarah // Twitter: @SarahHime1 // Watch Pink is In: https://bit.ly/3xnDzP8
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Welcome back to the 183rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 183rd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and features Toronto-based writer, performer, and podcaster Phil Rickaby. Together these two discuss the journey of Stageworthy, the state of Canadian theatre, and being an introvert in the performing arts.
Follow Phil – Website: https://www.philrickaby.com/ // Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @philrickaby
Catch up on Stageworthy – Website: https://stageworthy.ca/ // Instagram/Twitter/TikTok/Facebook/Threads: @stageworthypod // Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Read Stageworthy Dispatches – https://dispatch.stageworthy.ca/
Listen to The Introvert’s Guide To … – Website: https://introvertsguideto.com/ // Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @introvertguide2 // Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Welcome back to the 182nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 182nd episode we bring you a Duet Review of The Rear Window, written and directed by Emily Dix – adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film of the same name, as well the original short story, “It Had to Be Murder” by Cornell Woolrich – presented by Bygone Theatre, in association with Hart House Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the cinematic gaze, the evolution of surveillance, and the art of impersonating Jimmy Stewart.
The Rear Window is playing at Hart House Theatre (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON) until May 31st, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://harthouse.ca/theatre/on-stage
CONTENT WARNING: The Rear Window contains discussions intimate partner violence and substance abuse; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for The Rear Window (both on stage and screen). It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [16:27] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Bygone’s promotional video demonstrating the technology used in this production (from the QR code in the program): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu6SKJwygpg&ab_channel=BygoneTheatre
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuRyan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 181st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 181st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Artistic Producer Jillian Robinson and features musical writer and composer Mateo Chavez Lewis, whose company, Basement Productions, will soon be debuting their new musical, Tommy Rhodes. Join host Jillian Robinson, as she and Mateo discuss the journey of an individual’s artistry, the power of honesty, and the beauty of illuminating universal human truths.
Come see Tommy Rhodes, running in previews on June 1st and 2nd, and then officially opening on June 18th until June 22nd, 2024 at the Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/BasementProductionstoronto/e-qagdgr
Follow Mateo – Instagram: @mateochavezlewis // Website: https://www.mateochavezlewis.com/ // YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicTheatreTheory/featured Follow Basement Productions – Instagram: @basementproductionstoronto
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Welcome back to the 180th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 180th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Artistic Producer Jillian Robinson and features playwright and director Aurora McLennan, whose company, The Flare Productions, is about the debut her new play, A Goat, A Ghost and a Guinness. With a little luck of the Irish, join host Jillian Robinson, as she and Aurora discuss the core values for creativity, the successful balance of professionalism and play, and the art of just being fearless.
Come see A Goat, A Ghost, and a Guinness, running from March 16th to 19th, 2024 at the Al Green Theatre (750 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6291603
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Welcome back to the 179th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 179th episode we bring you a a Duet Reviewof Unwritten: The Improv Show, presented by Young People’s Theatre (YPT), directed by Herbie Barnes, featuring Tim Blair, Lisa Merchant, and Paloma Nuñez. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss games in shells, malleable props, and the virtues of failure.
Unwritten: The Improv Show is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until May 16th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/unwritten-the-improv-show/
Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 // Tickets to see Jill performing in A GOAT, A GHOST AND A GUINNESS: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6291603
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Welcome back to the 178th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 178th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Tyson’s Song, written by Peter N. Bailey, presented in its world premiere by Pleiades Theatre, directed by Ash Knight, starring Kyle Brown and Jamar Adams-Thompson. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss ambiguous hope, odyssean titles, and beautiful lilacs.
Tyson’s Son is playing at Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON) until May 19th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.factorytheatre.ca/shows/tysons-song/#tickets
CONTENT WARNING: Tyson’s Song contains themes of mental health, suicide, drug abuse, anger management, systemic racism, prison and police violence; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. If you are struggling with any of these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below:
https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Tyson’s Song. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:15:51] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 177th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 177th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Four Minutes Twelve Seconds, written by James Fritz, presented by Studio 180 Theatre, directed by Mark McGrinder, and starring Megan Follows. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the ethical challenges of being a good parent, the inadequacy of retributive justice, and an unconventional detective from Avonlea.
Four Minutes Twelve Seconds is playing at Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON) until May 12th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://studio180theatre.com/productions/four-minutes-twelve-seconds/
CONTENT WARNING: Four Minutes Twelve Seconds contains discussions of sexual assault, child pornography, implied spousal abuse, and toxic masculinity; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Four Minutes Twelve Seconds. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:40:24] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 176th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 176th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of of The Fixing Girl, written by Kevin Dyer, directed by Stephen Colella, presented by Young People’s Theatre (YPT). Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they hold back tears while discussing the delicate beauty of the grieving process, the pages of I Spy books, and the things that grandparents leave behind. The Fixing Girl is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until May 2nd, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/the-fixing-girl/ This review contains SPOILERS for The Fixing Girl. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [15:56] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] But, if you’re interested in reading his recent review of A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney (which we won’t be covering on The Cup), here it is: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/public-reading/ Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 175th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 175th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of shaniqua in abstraction, written and performed by bahia watson, directed by Sabryn Rock, presented by Crow’s Theatre (in association with Paul Watson Productions and Obsidian Theatre). Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the politics of casting, the semiotics of chairs, and the fractals of kaleidoscopes.
shaniqua in abstraction is playing the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until April 28th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/shaniquainabstraction
This review contains many SPOILERS for shaniqua in abstraction. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:47] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 174th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 174th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of The House at Poe Corner, written by Michael O’Brien and Eric Woolfe, starring Mairi Babb and Eric Woolfe, presented by Eldritch Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss Winnie the Pooh, Edgar Allan Poe, and the magic blending the two together.
The House at Poe Corner is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until April 21st, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://eldritchtheatre.ca/poecorner/
This review contains SPOILERS for The House at Poe Corner. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [13:07] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 173rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 173rd episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, directed by Jeremy Webb, presented in Toronto as part of the Off-Mirvish season (originally produced by Neptune Theatre), starring Lord of the Rings stars Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd as the titular duo. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Andrew Pawarroo, as they discuss the impact of celebrity casting, the legacy of Theatre of the Absurd, and the apparatus of squishy flesh.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead is still running at the CAA Theatre (651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON) until April 6, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/rosencrantz-guildenstern-are-dead
This review contains many SPOILERS for Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:03] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Welcome to The Cup, a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. In episode 173, we bring you a Duet Review of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, directed by Jeremy Webb, presented in Toronto as part of the Off-Mirvish season (originally produced by Neptune Theatre), starring Lord of the Rings stars Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd as the titular duo. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Andrew Pawarroo, as they discuss the impact of celebrity casting, the legacy of Theatre of the Absurd, and the apparatus of squishy flesh. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead is still running at the CAA Theatre (651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON) until April 6, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/rosencrantz-guildenstern-are-dead This review contains many SPOILERS for Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:03] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Check out Liam Donovan’s review of the show, which we discuss at length: https://nextmag.ca/review-mirvishs-rosencrantz-guildenstern-are-dead-hobbles-with-hobbits-to-the-finish-line/ Follow our panelists: Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: @andrew.s.pawarroo Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 172nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 172nd episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Dead Elephants, written by Alexander Offord, directed by Nicole Wilson, presented by Good Old Neon. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the weight of grief, the violence of modernity, and the golden age of anthropomorphic narrators.
Dead Elephants ran at Aki Studio (Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON) from March 7th to 17th, 2024. Learn more about the production here: https://www.goodoldneon.ca/deadelephants
CONTENT WARNING: Dead Elephants contains themes of animal cruelty/abuse, suicide, and infant death; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Moreover, this review also veers into a discussion of racial violence, particularly concerning spectacle lynching – this topic is contained between [45:25] and [58:40]. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Dead Elephants. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [16:17] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you are tuning into this episode shortly before seeing a production of this piece, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 171st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 171st episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Through My Eyes, created, directed, and co-choreographed by Hélène Langevin, presented by Bouge de là and Young People’s Theatre (YPT). Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the all-encompassing success of sensory shows, the meaning of spheres versus cubes, and the joy of embracing your inner child.
Through My Eyes is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until March 17th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/through-my-eyes/
This review contains SPOILERS for Through My Eyes. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [10:26] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 170th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 170th episode we bring you a very special Duet Review covering Women at Play(s) 6, the sixth iteration of a festival showcasing new short plays that are all written by, directed by, and feature Canadian female theatre artists. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they share their thoughts and celebrate women taking their place centre-stage!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: [00:00] – Intro [04:35] – Her Crown [12:56] – Christmas Day at the Roadside Diner[23:01] – The Trial of Rosie MacDougall[31:20] – U Can’t Touch This[40:32] – Filters[47:54] – Mary and Her Jar of Jam[57:58] – Sign Off Women at Play(s) 6 is running until March 10th, 2024, at the Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/1169/?fbclid=IwAR3-hqHyHeLDT-T_JdVZ_dmgx8_XLxYUQjY041ujKD3VT9FuzLVOTclBQjI Follow Women at Play(s) – Facebook: Women At Plays // Instagram: @women_at_plays // Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womenatplays?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f12b13e6-ac89-4d54-af8b-2e0fc6c2dc4b // Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/women-at-plays-6?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 169th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 169th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Artistic Producer Jillian Robinson and features Marianne Sawchuk, actor, producer, and ER nurse, soon to be treading the boards and producing Women at Play(s) 6. Together they discuss the necessity of supporting women in the arts industry, the importance of placing yourself in the driver’s seat by producing your own work, and the impact of life experiences for an actor’s practice.
Come see Women at Play(s) 6, running from March 1st to 10th, 2024 at the Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/1169/?fbclid=IwAR3-hqHyHeLDT-T_JdVZ_dmgx8_XLxYUQjY041ujKD3VT9FuzLVOTclBQjI
Follow Women at Play(s) – Facebook: Women At Plays // Instagram: @women_at_plays // Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womenatplays?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f12b13e6-ac89-4d54-af8b-2e0fc6c2dc4b // Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/women-at-plays-6?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
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Welcome back to the 168th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 168th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Eve of St. George (an immersive dance adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula), presented by TranscenDance Project, directed and choreographed by Julia Cratchley, featuring music composed by Owen Belton. Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss the pulsing intimacy of interactive immersion, the salacious success of movement-based storytelling, and the titillating triumphs of a collaborative collective.
Eve of St. George is playing at The Great Hall (1087 QueenSt W, Toronto, ON) until February 24th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.transcendanceproject.com/tickets
This review contains SPOILERS for Eve of St. George. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [17:44] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.Follow our panelists:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuFollow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 167th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 167th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of MacBeth: “A Tale Told by an Idiot,” adapted and performed by Eric Woolfe, directed by Dylan Trowbridge, presented by Eldritch Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss Woolfe’s virtuosic performance, his hilarious cast of puppets, and the current state of Shakespearean theatre.
MacBeth: “A Tale Told by an Idiot” is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until February 24th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/1113/
This review contains SPOILERS for MacBeth: “A Tale Told by an Idiot.” It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [21:34] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuRyan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 166th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 166th episode we bring you a a Duet Review of Truth, written by Kanika Ambrose – adapted from the Governor General Award-winning novel, The Gospel Truth, by Caroline Pignat – presented in its world premiere by Young People’s Theatre (YPT), directed by Sabryn Rock. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the freedom of flight, Acting with a capital “A,” and the importance of teaching children the truth about history.
Truth is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until February 24th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/truth/
This review contains SPOILERS for Truth. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [13:36] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 165th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 165th episode we bring you a a duet review of Rockabye by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Rob Kempson, presented by ARC. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Jillian Robinson, as they discuss the world of a washed-up rockstar, the dramaturgy of plot twists, and the consequences of colonial interference.
Rockabye is playing at Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON) until February 11th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.factorytheatre.ca/shows/rockabye/#tickets
This review contains SPOILERS for Rockabye. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [08:03] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
If you’d like to help ARC produce more shows like Rockabye, and/or if you’d like to receive a download of the song “What Am I Called?” – written and produced for the show by Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski – you can make a donation via the following link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3119?v2=true
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Welcome back to the 164th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 164th episode we bring you a a duet review of Migraaaants by Matei Visneic, presented in its Toronto premiere by Two Thousand Feet Up Theatre Co., directed by Siavash Shabanpour. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Jimmy Zhao, as they discuss the ethics and aesthetics of laughing about serious subject matter, the mechanics of immersive theatre, and how much the world has changed since 2016.
Migraaaants is playing at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON) until January 28th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://ca.patronbase.com/_TheatrePasseMuraille/Productions/MIG/Performances
This review contains SPOILERS for Migraaaants. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [11:00] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 163rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 163rd episode we bring you a very special review round up episode where we get back to our roots as we reflect on the Stratford Festival’s 2023 season. Join Jill, Mackenzie, and Ryan, as they unpack all of their thoughts about what they found to be the eight most memorable shows of the season!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: [00:00:00] – Intro [00:05:29] – Much Ado About Nothing [00:14:59] – Casey and Diana [00:23:52] – Spamalot [00:29:20] – Richard II [00:42:59] – Wedding Band [00:54:53] – Les Belles-Soeurs [01:05:17] – Grand Magic [1:20:59] – Frankenstein Revived [01:41:15] – Sign Off
If you missed Casey and Diana at the festival, you’re in luck; there are two other ways that you can still catch it!It’s coming soon to Soulpepper’s 2024 season, running from January 23 until February 11: https://www.soulpepper.ca/performances/caseyanddiana
The pro-shot is available for viewing on Stratfest@Home (subscription needed): https://stratford.vhx.tv/casey-and-diana
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 162nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 162nd episode we bring our first episode 2024 and it's a duet review of the play Heartless, a new play in the New France Trilogy by Genevieve Adam, directed by Tyler J. Seguin, and presented by Favour the Brave Collective. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the unearthing of underrepresented histories in our Canadian canon, the precision of period-specific physicality, and the anticipated audio drama adaptations.
Heartless is playing at the Aki Studio (585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON) until January 14th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.nativeearth.ca/akistudio/heartless/
This review contains SPOILERS for Heartless. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:32:06] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 161st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 161st episode we bring our last episode 2023 and it's a duet review of the world premiere of Hypothetical Baby, written and performed by Rachel Cairns, directed by Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, presented by The Howland Company. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the least myopic solo show they’ve ever seen, the ongoing need to vocalize and equalize reproductive facts and rights, and what living with a uterus can do to your brain!
Hypothetical Baby played at Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON) for a limited run from December 8 to 17, 2023. To learn more about the production, please see the following link: https://howlandcompanytheatre.com/shows/hypothetical-baby/
This review contains wall-to-wall SPOILERS for Hypothetical Baby. Due to the run already being complete by the time of this episode’s release, we felt no need to begin with a “non-spoiler” section before diving deeper. If a revival of the production happens to be on the horizon at your time of viewing/listing, we recommend waiting until after you’ve seen the show before tuning in, or at least proceeding at your own risk.
Check out Rachel Cairns’s other thematically-relevant project, ABORSH: A Podcast about Abortion in Canada: https://www.aborsh.com/ (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you do your listening).
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Welcome back to the 160th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 160th episode we bring you our second holiday themed duet review Chris, Mrs., a new holiday musical by Matt Stodolak and Katie Kerr, presented in its world premiere by Boldly Productions, starring Danielle Wade and Liam Tobin. Join Mackenzie Horner and Jillian Robinson, as they discuss this new Hallmark of Canadian musical theatre, the strength of actor specificity, and the magic of mise-en-scène. Happy holidays!
Chris, Mrs. is playing at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON) until December 31st, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/3038888?venueId=131082 This review contains SPOILERS for Chris, Mrs. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:12:34] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 159th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 159th episode we bring you a duet review of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry (from the classic film by Frank Capra), presented by Young People’s Theatre (YPT), directed by Herbie Barnes. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the magic of multilayered performance, festive foley, and the wonderful life of George Bailey. Happy holidays!
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until December 30th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/its-a-wonderful-life/ This review contains SPOILERS for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:11:46] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 158th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 158th episode we bring you a duet reviewof the I Love You and It Hurts, an anthology of three forum theatre pieces – “The Walkover” by Cedric Martin, “Mother” by Lindsey Middleton, and “Be a Friend” by Jessica Moss – presented by Theatre of the Beat, directed by Max Cameron Fearon. Join Ryan Borochovitz and new guest Ethan Persyko, as they discuss the perks of being a Spect-Actor, the intersections between theatre and social work, and how small changes can make a big difference
I Love You and It Hurts was performed in Toronto at Hart House Theatre on November 29th, 2023, as part of its cross-Canada tour. To learn more about the show, see Theatre of the Beat’s website: https://theatreofthebeat.ca/i-love-you-and-it-hurts CONTENT WARNING: I Love You and It Hurts deals with many social and personal issue, including but not limited to: domestic partner abuse, elder abuse, toxic masculinity, and suicidal ideation. This review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. If you are struggling with any of these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below: https://gersteincentre.org/ https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Less importantly, this review contains SPOILERS for I Love You and It Hurts. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:14:30] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If the production is ever remounted and you intend to see it, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 157th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 157th episode we bring you a review round up episode all about the Alumnae Theatre’s FireWorks Festival 2023, in which we reflect upon all three of the new plays that were presented between November 8th and 26th. Join Jill, Mackenzie, and Ryan, as they appraise these pieces in their early stages of development, unpack the dynamics of staging history, and discuss the surprising recurrence of nautical ghosts!
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Welcome back to the 156th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 156th episode we bring you a Duet Review of the Canadian premiere of Letters From Max, a ritual, written by Sarah Ruhl (adapted from the 2018 book of letters between herself and Max Ritvo), presented by Necessary Angel Theatre Company, directed by Alan Dilworth, and starring Maev Beaty and Jesse LaVercombe. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the importance of connection, being open to ritual, and resisting opacity.
Letters From Max is playing The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until December 3rd, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid=106867 This review contains SPOILERS for Letter’s From Max. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:12:02] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 155th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 155th episode we contemplate the matter of long-running theatre shows (often, but not exclusively, musicals), in order to unpack the pros and cons of certain productions remaining on stage for decades – and sometimes overstaying their welcome. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss the complexities of supply and demand, job security, and creative stagnation.
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Welcome back to the 154th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 154th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Doc Wuthergloom’s Here There Be Monsters, written and performed by Eric Woolfe, presented by Eldritch Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the wonders of cryptozoology, impressive magic tricks, and the bloodshot eyes of puppets who have clearly seen some things.
Doc Wuthergloom’s Here There Be Monsters is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until November 5th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/1107/ This review contains SPOILERS for Doc Wuthergloom’s Here There Be Monsters. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:41] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 153rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 153rd episode we bring you a spooky Halloween themed episode all about the 1982 pro-shot of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring George Hearn and the late great Angela Lansbury 🥧 💈🪒🎭 ! Host and Co-Artistic Producer @mackenzie_horner along side Associate Producer @jillian.robinson96, special guest panelists @gabifayepstein, @jeremylapalme, & Michael Torontow examine the complex and easter egg ridden score of this master piece, they explore the unique tone this piece has when handling such dark material, and they all consider if they are in need of the closest shave they will ever know! Happy Halloween!
Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuGabi Epstein – Instagram: @gabifayepstein // Music video for “Don’t Rain on My Parade”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JTdacnsQk // Audio of “Not While I’m Around”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYX1e_td5Gg&list=OLAK5uy_lqe3LWzs5X80EmmrKLQEJoEz1LaJ2FpMk&index=10 // Tickets for her cabaret, “Always Starting Over,” at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, on October 28: https://capitoltheatre.com/events/always-starting-over-with-gabi-epstein-2023-10-28-130-pm/ Jeremey Lapalme – Instagram: @jeremylapalmeMichael Torontow – Instagram: @torontow Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre
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Welcome back to the 148th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 152 episode we go on a witch hunt and bring you a new instalment of our series 'Screened Plays'. This time we have a spooky episode all about The Crucible (1996), directed by Nicholas Hytner, based on the play by Arthur Miller, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as John Proctor and Winona Ryder Abigail Williams! Join Co-Artistic Producers @mackenzie_horner and Ryan Borochovitz, along side Associate Producer @jillian.robinson96 and returning guest panelist Sarah Hime (@hime.sarah) as they debate the performance given by Paul Scofield as Judge Danforth and they explore why this film had a lacklustre performance during its initial cinematic release.
On the subject of feminist reworkings of The Crucible (as discussed in the episode), check out the Master’s Thesis, “Bewitching the Blame: The Crucible’s Legacy of Appropriation and Sexual Shame in Popular Culture” by Hope Morris (Illinois State University, 2021, https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1395/), as well as the three contemporary re-visionings that serve as her principal case studies: John Proctor is the Villain, by Kimberly Belflower; Abigail, by Sarah Tuft; and Becky Nurse of Salem by Sarah Ruhl.
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Sarah Hime – Instagram: @hime.Sarah // Twitter: @SarahHime1 // Watch Pink is In: https://tv1.bell.ca/fibetv1/shows/pink-is-in / https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Pink-Is-In/0FWMKIC23RN784WD60FC5UQ950#:~:text=Prime%20Video%3A%20Pink%20Is%20In / https://tubitv.com/series/300001076/pink-is-in
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 151st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 151st episode we bring you a duet review of the Canadian premiere of Heroes of the Fourth Turning, written by Will Arbery, directed by Philip Akin, presented by the Howland Company and Crow’s Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the eclectic cast of characters, the striking stage images, and the piercing peal of politics!
This review contains SPOILERS for Heroes of the Fourth Turning. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [15:41] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 150th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 150th episode we bring you a duet review of Sea Wall, written by Simon Stephens, presented in its Toronto premiere by Bright Young Things and Quiet Things Creative, in association with One Four One Collective, directed by Belinda Cornish, and starring Jamie Cavanagh. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss Irish accents, forgotten kettles, and the beautiful frustrations of unfulfilled closure. Sea Wall is playing at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until October 8th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sea-wall-by-simon-stephens-tickets-709339663027
This review contains many SPOILERS for Sea Wall. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:16:44] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 149th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 149th episode we revisit Diana: The Musical, by comparing and contrasting it with Evita, another musical about a powerful female figure who lived and died in the spotlight. Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss the relationship between leaders and the people they serve, the value of dramaturgical due diligence, and utilizing theatricality to its full potential.
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Welcome back to the 148th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 148th episode we bring you a new instalment of our series 'Screened Plays'. This time we can't handle the truth in our episode all about the 1992 film adaptation of A Few Good Men, directed by Rob Reiner, based on the play by Aaron Sorkin! Join Co-Artistic ProducerMackenzie Horner, George Alevizos, Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz as they
discuss how Tom Cruise was destined to play Danny Kaffe, the iconic courtroom scene and the odd tonal shift at the end of the film.
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George Alevizos – Instagram/Twitter: @georgealevizos_ // Facebook: George Alevizos Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 147th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 147th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and features actor Dan Mousseau, fresh off of his Dora win for Crow’s Theatre/Howland Company’s production of PRODIGAL by Paolo Santalucia, and soon to be treading the boards in Soulpepper’s production of WILDWOMAN by Kat Sandler. Together they discuss the power of supportive casts, the practice of curiosity, and the pledge to keep fighting the fight.
Come see Dan in Soulpepper’s production of WILDWOMAN, running from September 17th to 18th, at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House Ln, Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.soulpepper.ca/performances/wildwoman
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Welcome back to the 146th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 146th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and features theatre-artist Jenette Meehan, who wrote and is performing in the upcoming solo show, Mess Maker. Together they discuss the perks of London’s theatre scene, building one’s own schedule, and removing as many creative barriers as possible!
Come see Mess Maker, running from September 17th to 18th, at the Bridge House Theatre (Bridge House, 2 High St, London, UK).
Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://thebridgehousetheatre.co.uk/shows/mess-maker/
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Welcome back to the 145th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 145th episode we bring you a special BONUS Duet Review revisiting Dinner is Served, an immersive dance-theatre experience, choreographed and directed by Kristen Carcone (with Ross Wirtanen and Clinton Edward), presented by Toes for Dance. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they follow up their original review with a more granular deep dive into their unique journeys through this site-specific production!
The run of Dinner is Served ended on July 2nd, 2023. To learn more about the production, see Toes for Dance’s website (https://www.toesfordance.ca/dinner-is-served ) and tune in to our original review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPrSeGEI-P4
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Welcome back to the 144th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 144th episode we bring you a duet review of Shakespeare By Any Other Name, written by Vijay Padaki, directed by Joey O’Dael, presented by Dauntless City Theatre, and starring Chi-Chi Onuah and Tallan Alexander. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they dive into the colonial legacy of Shakespeare’s immense fame, unpack the show’s audience interactivity, and take a stroll through this unconventional twist on Shakespeare in the park!
Shakespeare By Any Other Name is playing St. James Park (120 King St E, Toronto, ON) until August 27th, 2023. No need to purchase tickets, but you are encouraged to make a Pay What You Can donation at the end of the show. For more information, see Dauntless City Theatre’s website: http://www.dauntlesscitytheatre.com/
This review contains SPOILERS for Shakespeare By Any Other Name. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:08:39] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Welcome back to the 143rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 143rd episode we bring you a duet review of Tennessee Williams’s Suddenly Last Summer, presented by Riot King, directed by Kathleen Welch, and starring Lindsey Middleton as Catherine Holly. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss its powerful performances, astounding ambience, and bountiful bird imagery!
Suddenly Last Summer is playing at Sorry Studio (61 Elm Grove Ave, Toronto, ON) until August 13th, 2023.
Tickets can be purchased from the following link:https://riotking.brownpapertickets.com/
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 142nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 142nd episode we bring you the second half of our very special two-part Toronto Fringe 2023 Review Roundup. Join host Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they blitz through another fifteen shows, unpack all of their thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 0:00 – Intro 4:22 – Dead End 12:06 – Fatal Charade 18:58 – All that Remains 26:14 – Curious K Explores the Paleozoic 32:07 – Exorcist: An Operetta 39:58 – Amor De Cosmos 45:24 – Pyramid 51:04 – Things We Lost in the Fire 58:02 – June 1:05:11 – Mail Ordered (Major SPOILERS begin at 1:06:48) 1:17:16 – Emo Majok: African Aussie 1:21:22 – Third Wheel 1:29:52 – i carry your heart with me 1:38:14 – Back to the Bar 1:44:50 – Killing Time: A Game Show Musical 1:55:46 – Sign off
Catch up with PART 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZxffV4X_Nw
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Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 141st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 141st episode we bring you the first half of our very special two-part Toronto Fringe 2023 Review Roundup. Join host Mackenzie Horner, as he prompts Ryan Borochovitz to blitz through the first fifteen shows he saw at this year’s festival, unpack all of his thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity!
Don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 0:00 – Intro 9:32 – Insert Clown Here 17:28 – Blake & Clay’s Gay Agenda 23:56 – Good Old Days 30:50 – Dancer 38:14 – Corporate Finch 43:30 – The End of Everything 49:21 – Frankenstein(esque) 54:44 – Something Fishy 57:26 – One Card Left 1:03:25 – Jackes & Jills 1:08:22 – Featherhead 1:13:38 – Retrograde 1:20:05 – The Bad Mitzvah 1:24:46 – The Will of a Woman 1:30:59 – La Voix Humaine 1:41:53 – Sign Off
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Welcome back to the 140th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 140th episode we bring you newest episode of our latest branch of The Cup called “The Cup: Editorial.” This time we explore the representation of Jewish characters in theatrical performance, and how this particular religious/cultural/ethnic identity fits into ongoing conversations about #RepresentationMatters. Join host Ryan Borochovitz, as he and special guest Max Ackerman discuss everything from Merchant of Venice to Fiddler on the Roof, from Leo Frank to Anne Frank, and impassionedly share their differing views on the question: Must Shylock Be a Jew?
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this conversation contains references to anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of identity-based prejudice and discrimination.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!] Max Ackerman – Instagram: @mackerman12 // @dandeliontheatreto // https://www.dandeliontheatreto.com/
Check out The Bad Mitzvah (produced by Max) at Toronto Fringe: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/bad-mitzvah
Check out DEATH: A Love Story (written and directed by Max) at Hamilton Fringe: https://hftco.ca/events/death-a-love-story/
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Welcome back to the 139th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 139th episode we bring you a Pride Month themed instalment of our series 'Screened Plays'. This time we are in 90s South Beach Miami with an episode all about the 1996 film adaptation of The Birdcage (1996), directed by Mike Nichols, starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, based on the play La Cage aux Folles by Jean Poiret! Join Mackenzie Horner, Logan Hickey and Graeme McClelland, as they discuss this amazing star studded cast, the delicious details woven into the costumes, set , and lighting design, and they debate whether the physical appearance of Val's biological mother Katherine was a necessary inclusion into the film.
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Logan Hickey – Instagram: itsmethesea_hag Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999
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Welcome back to the 138th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 138th episode we bring you a duet review of Dinner is Served, an immersive dance-theatre experience, choreographed and directed by Kristen Carcone (with Ross Wirtanen and Clinton Edward), presented by Toes for Dance. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they summarize the show’s site-specific ’60s submersion, touch on their tension-filled trajectories, and discuss the dazzling dramaturgy of dance!
Dinner is Served is playing at the Campbell House Museum (160 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until July 2nd, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link, or join their waitlist: https://bit.ly/46iWpDy
This review contains SPOILERS for Dinner is Served. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [11:25] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 137th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 137th episode we bring you a duet review of X (Dix), created and choreographed by Guillaume Côté, presented by Crow’s Theatre and Côté Danse. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Jillian Robinson, as they discuss the power of physical performance, the importance of individuals in community, and the beauty of being perfectly imperfect humans.
X (Dix) is playing at the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until June 18th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/xdix
This review contains many SPOILERS for X (Dix). It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [11:50:02] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 136th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 136th episode we bring you a Pride Month themed Duet Review of the 2011 pro-shot of Company, as presented by the New York Philharmonic, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, directed by Lonny Price, and starring Neil Patrick Harris in the role of Bobby. Join Mackenzie Horner and Graeme McClelland, as they discuss this amazing star studded cast, the symbolism behind of Patti LuPone's Joanne wig, and they weigh in on the ongoing topic of Bobby's sexuality.
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Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999
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Welcome back to the 135th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 135th episode we bring you a duet review of Perceptual Archaeology (Or, How to Travel Blind), written and performed by Alex Bulmer, directed by Leah Cherniak, presented by Crow’s Theatre and the Fire and Rescue Team. Join Mackenzie Horner and Alicia Plummer, as they discuss their own travel experiences, the incredible life of blind explorer James Holman, and how one can and should approach travel in different ways.
Perceptual Archaeology is playing at the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until June 25th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/perceptualarchaeology
CONTENT WARNING: Perceptual Archaeology touches on the themes of ableism and depression; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Perceptual Archaeology. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:19:33] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia
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Welcome back to the 134th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 134th episode we have our latest instalment of our series 'Screened Plays'. This time we return to 18th century Vienna with an episode all about the 1984 film adaptation of Amadeus, directed by Miloš Forman and adapted by Peter Shaffer from his 1979 stage play! Enjoy as host and Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner along with Ryan Borochovitz, Sarah Hime and Andrew Pawarroo breakdown their thoughts on the differences between the director's vs theatrical release version of the film and if the Oscars were correct in bequeathing the Best Actor Award to F. Murray Abraham for his portrayal of Salieri over Tom Hulce's performance as Mozart.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Sarah Hime – Instagram: @hime.Sarah // Twitter: @SarahHime1 Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: @andrew.s.pawarroo Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 133rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 133rd episode we discuss the pro-shot of Space Dogs: A New Musical, written and performed by Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire, directed by Ellie Heyman, originally presented at MCC Theater.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/space-dogs-a-new-musical?display=portrait
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Dewey Stewart – Instagram: @deweystew YouTube: @dewystew56
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 132nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 132nd episode we bring you a duet review of Bone Cage, written by Catherine Banks, directed by Cass Van Wyck, presented by One Four One Collective in association with the Assembly Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they unpack the (un)likeability of its characters, discuss small town cycles of poverty, and make a shocking amount of references to the musical Carousel.
Bone Cage is playing at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until May 20th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bone-cage-by-catherine-banks-tickets-580677300437 CONTENT WARNING: Bone Cage deals with themes of ableism, homophobia, sexual violence, alcoholism, and suicide; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Bone Cage. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:16:50] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 131st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 131st episode we bring you a duet review of The Chinese Lady, written by Lloyd Suh, directed by Marjorie Chan, presented by Studio 180 Theatre and fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company, in association with Crow’s Theatre, starring Rosie Simon and John Ng. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss as they discuss the life of Afong Moy, the power of QR codes, and the necessity of warts-and-all historical education. The Chinese Lady is playing at Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON) until May 21st, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://tickets.crowstheatre.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=299 Please see the articles listed under the “Show Resources” heading of the following page: https://studio180theatre.com/productions/the-chinese-lady/ CONTENT WARNING: The Chinese Lady deals heavily with the long history of anti-Asian violence and discrimination in North America, past and present; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these themes. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for The Chinese Lady. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:55] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 130th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 130th episode we bring you a duet review of New, written by Pamela Mala Sinha, directed by Alan Dilworth, presented by Necessary Angel Theatre Company in association with Canadian Stage and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss romantic entanglements, ’70s aesthetics, and the strategic use of accents. New is playing at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON) until May 14th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/new This review contains SPOILERS for New. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:17:14] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 129th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 129th episode we bring you the promised second episode of our latest branch of The Cup called “The Cup: Editorial.” This time we explore the concept of “Theatre Etiquette,” and the influx of heated discourse that has lately been surrounding its supposed decline. Join Jillian Robinson, Mackenzie Horner, and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the place of etiquette in our evolving theatre landscape, the basics of social contract ethics, and the required responsibilities of venues and patrons alike.
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this conversation contains references (with varying degrees of directness) to classism, ableism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia.A NOTE ON TOPICALITY: This episode was recorded prior to the incident that occurred during a performance of The Bodyguard musical on April 7, 2023. If you were wondering why we neglected to comment on that recent reinvigoration of this already evergreen topic, that is why. We trust you to infer – based on each of our general stances on the subject of etiquette – where we stand on that specific event and what we might have said about it had this been recorded in its aftermath.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 128th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 128th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and Anthony Palermo, writer and director of The Gray: A Wilde New Musical in Concert, a glam rock/true crime/literary adaptation hybrid, currently being presented at Hart House Theatre. Together they discuss Toronto’s queer history, the value of extensive workshopping, and subverting traditional musical theatre categories.
The Gray is playing at Hart House Theatre (7 Hart House Cir., Toronto, ON), from April 20th to 22nd, 2023! Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://harthouse.ca/theatre/show/the-gray Listen to its earlier incarnation, The Gray: A Wilde Audio Drama: https://spoti.fi/3UKpEKcFollow Anthony – Instagram: @anthxnypalermo // Website: https://www.anthony-palermo.com/
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Welcome back to the 127th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 127th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and Molly Dunn, director and co-creator of the new play, Crab Mentality, soon to be staged as part of the Alumni Performance Projects of the Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies (University of Toronto). Together they discuss the piece’s development process, religious satire, and the proper taxonomical classification of hermit crabs.
Crab Mentality is playing at Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse (79 St. George St, Toronto, ON), from April 28th to 30th, 2023! Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crab-mentality-a-new-dark-comedy-tickets-587904537297 Follow the Crab Mentality – Instagram/TikTok: @crabmentalityshow Follow Molly – Instagram: @mollyk.dunn Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre
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Welcome back to the 126th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 126th episode we bring you the inaugural episode of our latest branch of The Cup called “The Cup: Editorial.” These videos are a somewhat scaled-down version of our “Roundtables”. In these episodes our core members of the Cup of Hemlock team along side the occasional guest will have informal discussions about various topics, ideas, and/or current events in the world of theatre. In episode 126 (Editorial 1), we introduce this subseries – into our catalogue of our ever-branching formats – by taking a moment to break down the various different types of episodes that we produce under the broader umbrella of “The Cup.”
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 125th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 125th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and Logan Hickey, speaking on behalf of T.Y.T. Theatre, a Toronto-based company specializing in Theatre for Young Audiences. Together they discuss the importance of TYA, the whimsy of pantos, and the creative success that comes with supportive spaces in the industry.Follow T.Y.T. Theatre – Instagram: @tyttheatre // Facebook: @TYTtoronto // Website: https://www.tyttheatre.com/ Come see T.Y.T. Theatre’s upcoming production of The Princess and the Pea, running from April 21st to May 14th at the Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave., Toronto, ON). Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://tickets.ticketwise.com/event/princess-and-the-pea-panto Also playing at the Wychwood Theatre are Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play (extended until April 15th: https://tickets.ticketwise.com/event/elephant-piggie ), Mouse on the Move (until April 16th, https://tickets.ticketwise.com/event/mouse-on-the-move ), and The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus (April 29th until May 28th, https://tickets.ticketwise.com/event/the-girl-who-swallowed-a-cactus ).
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Welcome back to the 124th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 124th episode we discuss the National Theatre’s 2017 production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Simon Godwin, and starring Tamsin Greig in the role of Malvolia.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/twelfth-night
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Dewey Stewart – Instagram: @deweystew YouTube: @dewystew56
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 122nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 122nd episode we bring you a duet review of Things I Know To Be True, written by Andrew Bovell, as it was just presented in Toronto by Mirvish, directed by Philip Riccio, starring Tom McCamus and Seana McKenna. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss family drama, Famous Blue Raincoat, and (you guessed it!) Fiddler on the Roof. CONTENT WARNING: This review contains discussions of transphobia (especially from [01:05:09] to [01:28:00]) and drug abuse. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Things I Know to be True. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:20:40] mark, followed by a more in depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. Although the Mirvish production has ended, you may nonetheless wish to avoid spoilers if you intend to see another production, read the published script … or maybe one day watch a TV miniseries produced by Nicole Kidman. If so, proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 124th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 124th episode we bring you a classic cup review of the National Theatre’s 2017 production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Simon Godwin, and starring Tamsin Greig in the role of Malvolia.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/twelfth-night
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuDewey Stewart – Instagram: @deweystewYouTube: @dewystew56 Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 122nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 122nd episode we bring you a duet review of Prodigal, written and directed by Paolo Santalucia and presented in its world premiere by the Howland Company in association with Crow’s Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they unpack Prodigal’s playful performances, discuss the cohesive body of directorial decisions, and crack open the kaleidoscopic chaos of its technical craft.
Prodigal is playing at the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON) until March 12th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/prodigal
This review contains SPOILERS for Prodigal. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the 06:05 mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 121st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 121st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and several cast and crew members from the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble (IRTE), discussing the ongoing off-off-Broadway run of their new piece, The Lonely Death of L. Harris. Enjoy as they discuss all about the show and their roles in it.
The Lonely Death of L. Harris is playing at The Producer’s Club (358 West 44th Street, NYC) until March 11th, 2023. Tickets can be found at the following link: https://www.irteinfo.com/tickets/The-Lonely-Death-of-L-Harris-p484998102
Follow IRTE – Website: https://www.irteinfo.com/ // Instagram/Facebook: @irteinfo // Twitter: @irte_improv
Follow Nannette Deasy – Personal Website: https://www.nannettedeasy.com/ // Double D’s website: https://www.doubledimprov.com/
Follow Robert Baumgardner – [Just send all that love to IRTE instead; he won’t mind!]
Follow Evie Aronson –YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eviearonson (make sure to check out “A Pucker Lips Now”!)
Follow Sam Katz – Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManhattanAttic // Her coffee table book: https://www.etsy.com/listing/698111590/ask-me-how-this-happens-a-script-a
Follow Vikki Martin – Instagram: @vikkimartinnyc
Follow John Munnelly – Personal/Music/Art/Writing: Instagram: @John.Munnelly, Website/Newsletter: http://johnmunnellymusic.com/, Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/02cbVPfyIpv1RtVKMacddJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laughjohnlaugh // Hattwood Hot Sauce: Instagram: @hattwoodsauce and Website: https://hattwood.com/
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Welcome back to the 120th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 120th episode we bring you a duet review of Coal Mine Theatre’s production of Yerma, adapted by Simon Stone (after Federico Garcia Lorca), starring Sarah Gadon in the lead role. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the vibrant venue, the power of proximity, and the whims and woes of womanhood.
Yerma is playing at the new Coal Mine Theatre (2076 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON) until March 5th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.coalminetheatre.com/yerma
Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Yerma. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the 10:00:00 mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 // See her in the Women at Play(s) Festival: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/43374/ (final week!)
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 119th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 119th episode we bring you a classic cup review of the Young Vic’s 2016 production of Yerma, adapted and directed by Simon Stone (after Federico Garcia Lorca), starring Billie Piper in the lead – though not necessarily titular! – role.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/yerma
Stay tuned next week, for our review of the more local production of Yerma, currently playing in Toronto by Coal Mine Theatre until March 5th, 2023!
Tickets for that production can be found at the following link: https://www.coalminetheatre.com/yerma
CONTENT WARNING: Yerma deals with themes of reproductive autonomy, abortion, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicide; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Follow our panelists:
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
Carly Billings – Instagram: @mscarlybillings & @afterlifetheatreco
Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia
Jimmy Zhao – Email: jimmy.zhao.writing@gmail.com // TikTok: jjyzhao // YouTube: I Will Say This Tho
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Welcome back to the 118th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 118th episode we have a Duet Review of oseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as it is currently being presented in Toronto by Mirvish and starring Jac Yarrow in the titular role. Join Mackenzie Horner and (new panelist!) Esther Fisher, as they discuss the new expansion of the roles of the Narrator and Children’s Chorus, the staging and portrayal of Potiphar's Wife and how this revival compares to the iconic 90s production starring Donny Osmond.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King St W, Toronto, ON) until February 18th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat
CONTENT WARNING: This review contains brief discussions of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Esther Fisher – Instagram: @ e.f.fisher
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Welcome back to the 117th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 117th episode we have a Duet Review of Martyr by Marius von Mayenburg, presented in its Canadian premiere by ARC. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the power of religion, the meaning of orange, and swimming in your own lane.
Martyr is playing at the Aki Studio (Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON) until January 29th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.nativeearth.ca/shows/martyr/
This review contains SPOILERS for Martyr. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:10:12] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 116th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 116th episode we do one last hurrah on the subject of Nicholas Nickleby by reviewing the 2002 film adaptation, starring Charlie Hunnam in the titular role. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they reconnect with old (fictious friends), revisit their check-ins, and relish in the Victorianism of this finely crafted piece!
Want to know what our original miniseries was all about? Check out this silly trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxvM2pcnmc8&ab_channel=CupofHemlockTheatre
Catch up on our full Nicholas Nickleby Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxNDxotwdvCdPbGmhbtGaOlnQxGicc75W
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 115th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 115th episode we celebrate the season with a Duet Review of Little Dickens, created and performed by Ronnie Burkett, as it was just presented in Toronto by Canadian Stage. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the majesty of the Daisy Theatre, the ethics of audience participation, and the many ways of adapting A Christmas Carol. Happy holidays, and see you in 2023!
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 114th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 114th episode we bring you “Screened Plays,” episode in which we pay tribute to the late great Angela Lansbury. We review her debut feature film appearance in Gaslight (1944), directed by George Cukor, and based on the play by Patrick Hamilton. Enjoy as host Mackenzie Horner along with Jillian Robinson, Ryan Borochovitz and our amazing panelist Jamie Knox breakdown their thoughts on Ms. Lansbury's Oscar nominated performance and how well this film as aged among other topics.
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Jamie Knox – Instagram: @jamieknoxfilms // Follow his film on Instagram: @thepinesstillwhisper
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 113th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions, artist interviews and roundtable discussions! For our 113th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and award-winning New York-based playwright and the Artistic Director of New Normal Rep Jack Canfora. Enjoy as Ryan and Jack talk all about the new play Step 9, the value of online theatre, and how to keep the campfire burning.
Follow Jack – Instagram/Twitter: @jackcanfora // Personal Website: https://www.jackcanforawriter.com/
Follow New Normal Rep – Instagram: @newnormalrep // Twitter: @NormalRep // Facebook: New Normal Rep
Tune into Step 9 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-normal-reps-play-date/id1619647549
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Welcome back to the 112th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 112th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Eldritch Theatre’s Requiem for a Gumshoe, written and performed by Eric Woolfe, directed by Dylan Trowbridge, co-starring Mairi Babb and Lisa Norton, and featuring designs by Melanie McNeill. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss hardboiled detectives, whimsical puppets, and the destruction of Valhalla … with a generous sprinkling of Mel Brooks references for good measure!
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 111th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 111th episode we have another instalment of “The Cup: Roundtable”. In this episode, once again hosted by Jillian Robinson, we mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of composer, lyricists, and the Shakespeare of musical theatre Stephen Sondheim, by devoting this special roundtable to his remarkable contributions to musical theatre. Together our panelists examine the complexity of his writing, debate whether Sondheim's compositions not being as hummable as his colleagues was a detriment to his work, and explore what legacy and impact Sondheim and his work will have on the generations to come.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Emma Loerick – Instagram: @emmaloerick
Nic Mencia – Instagram: @nicmencia
Patrick Teed – Instagram: @postmodernpat // Twitter: @PatrickMichaelT
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 110th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 110th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and the artist who took on the hot seat was Bri Clarke, who is a Toronto-based dancer and host of (Art)versations Podcast. Enjoy as Jill and Bri discuss the importance of artists uplifting each other, the power of human connection, and the necessity of holding on tightly and letting go lightly.
Follow Bri – Instagram: @brianna_clarkee // Personal Website: www.briclarke.ca // YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3UYkTf0
Follow (Art)versations Podcast – https://linktr.ee/artversationspod
Watch Phantasmagoria (online) – https://bit.ly/3X07PYl
Come see Bri perform in the upcoming Garage Showing: Friday, December 9th, 2022, 8pm at the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, ON)
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3EdBVPg OR $15 cash at the door
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Welcome back to the 109th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 109th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, presented by Breaking and Entering Theatre (in association with The Church of the Holy Trinity), directed by Stewart Arnott, and starring Deborah Drakeford, Brian Bisson, Emma Nells, and Kim Nelson. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the booming echoes of Catholic history, the overbearing stature of the 2008 film adaptation, and the culpability of Father Flynn.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 108th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 108th episode we celebrated Halloween by discussing he 2001 pro-shot of Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical, starring David Hasselhoff as the titular duo. There are preachers who kill, there are killers who preach, there are teachers who lie, there are liars who teach; take yer pick, dear, ’cause it’s all a façade!
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/jekyll-hyde?display=portrait
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: @andrew.s.pawarroo
Patrick Teed – Instagram: @postmodernpat
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 107th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 107th episode we bring you a Duet Review of The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery, presented by Pucking Fuppet Co., created and performed by Adam Francis Proulx, and directed by Byron Laviolette. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the power of puppets, plots, and puns.
The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until October 23rd, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/995/
This review contains SPOILERS for The Family Crow, including the answer to “whodunnit”. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [11:36:00] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 106th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 106th episode we bring you the inaugural episode of a new subseries called “Screened Plays,” in which we review films that have been adapted from stage plays. For our debut episode of Screened Plays, we review The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Joel Cohen, and starring Denzel Washington in the title role with Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth. Enjoy as host Mackenzie Horner along with Jillian Robinson, Ryan Borochovitz and our newest amazing panelist Jamie Knox as they breakdown their thoughts on Cohen's choice to film in black and white and the expanded role of Ross among other topics.
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Jamie Knox – Instagram: @jamieknoxfilms // Follow his film on Instagram: @thepinesstillwhisper
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 105th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 105th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and the artists who took on the hot seat were Steph Haller and Paddy MacDonald, the creators of the improv comedy show, Too Much Information Improvised (TMII). Enjoy as Jill has Steph and Paddy unpack their cross-province Fringe Festival tour, share their tips and tricks for self-producing, and talk about the fundamentals of improv (emphasis on the fun).
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Welcome back to the 104th episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of proshot productions! For our 104th episode we bring you a Duet Review of of Ian McKellen on Stage, the titular stage and screen legend’s one-man show about his life, career, and relationship to the works of William Shakespeare. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the intersections of high culture and geek culture, the unstable borders of the Shakespearean canon, and McKellen’s effervescent charm.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed; available until at least October 15th, 2022): https://www.ntathome.com/ian-mckellen-on-stage
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 103rd episode of episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 103rd episode we bring you a Duet Review of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, presented by Real Canaan Theatre, directed by Christopher Lucas. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss creative double-casting, the wisdom of clowns, and the many complexities that may be conjured up by this play’s themes.
The Merchant of Venice is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until September 25th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/985/
This review contains SPOILERS for The Merchant of Venice – both the roughly 400-year-old text and this contemporary re-imagining. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:07:39] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 102nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 102nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner and the artists who took on the hot seat were Arkady Spivak (Founder and CEO) and Michael Torontow (Artistic Director) of Talk is Free Theatre. Mackenzie, Arkady and Michael talk all about their recent changing of the guard, the future of TIFT, the sage advice Arkady has given to his successor Michael and musical catalogue of Stephen Sondheim.
Follow TIFT – Instagram: @talkisfreetheatre // Company Website: https://www.tift.ca/
Follow Arkady – Email: arkady@tift.ca
Follow Michael – Instagram: @torontow // Email: torontow@tift.ca // Personal Website: https://michaeltorontow.com/
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Welcome back to the 101st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 101st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and the artist who took on the hot seat was Jade Walker, playwright and director of Bruno & Hogginfritz, which is hot off its Toronto Fringe premiere and will soon to be continuing its run at Vancouver Fringe. Ryan and Jade talk all about this sublime new piece, the value of a good high school drama teacher, and making absurd art in an absurd world.
Bruno & Hogginfritz is playing at The NEST (1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC) as part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, from September 10th to 18th, 2022! Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.vancouverfringe.com/festival/bruno-hogginfritz/
Follow Jade – Instagram: @jadeangelmindfreak // Personal Website: https://jadedaniellewalker.wixsite.com/website
Follow the show – Instagram: @brunoandhogginfritz
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Welcome back to the 100th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 100th episode we celebrate this big milestone with an extra special roundtable reflecting on our journey thus far! Join Mackenzie, Jill, and Ryan as they offer commentary on the first hundred episodes, filled to the brim with peeks behind the curtain, insights about our role within the theatre community, and thoughts about what might come next. On behalf of the whole team, we would sincerely like to thank everyone who has helped us get this far, from guests to listeners, and everyone in between!
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 99th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 99th episode we have a very special episode to mark the occasion of our fast-approaching 100th episode milestone by hearing some kind words of congratulations and support from members of our CoHT community. Tune in to these lovely testimonials from some of our favourite theatre people, and don’t forget to catch the big celebration next week!
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Welcome back to the 98th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 98th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz and the artists who took on the hot seat were Zaynna Khalife, Jessica Harb, and Zachary Barmania who werehot off the Toronto Fringe premiere of their play, Wanda, written by Ethan Ryckman. Enjoy as these members of WandaCorp dive deep into this brilliant new piece, discussing romcoms without villains, the merits of the Bechdel Test, and the unbearable sadness of being Lord Farquaad.
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Follow WANDA – Official Hashtag: #ProbablyWanda
Follow Zaynna – Instagram/TikTok: @zaynnak // Facebook: Zaynna Khalife
Follow Jessica – Instagram: @jessicaharb
Follow Zachary – Youtube/Soundcloud: Upstairs Neighbour Media
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Welcome back to the 97th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 97th episode we have a very special episode commemorating Toronto Fringe 2022, by discussing every show that we saw during the festival. Join Mackenzie, Jill, and Ryan, as they blitz through a curated selection of twenty-three different shows, unpack all of their thoughts, and document this moment in theatre history for posterity!
TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR:
00:00– Intro
04:06 – Wanda
11:17 – Get a Dog
15:14 – The Boy Who Cried
20:09 – Phantasmagoria
24:38 – Too Much Information Improvised
33:37 – Six Chick Flicks
38:24 – Buckets Full of Blood
43:36 – Jay & Shilo: Nightmare Neighbours
48:07 – The Questing Beast
50:56 – The Prince’s Big Adventurer
56:59 – Garden of Alla
01:01:39 – Joan and Olivia: A Hollywood Ghost Story
01:06:37 – Gay for Pay with Blake & Clay
01:10:11 – The Crack of Doom!
01:18:05 – The Walk in the Snow
01:26:21 – The Chess Player
01:32:16 – Iphigenia in Splott
01:40:11 – Billy & the Dreamerz
01:45:33 – Dreams
01:50:48 – 9428
01:57:05 – John Who
02:06:05 – The Sorauren Book Club
02:11:19 – Dead Broke
02:23:36 – Sign Off
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [just this once!]
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Welcome back to the 96th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 96th episode we have a Duet Review of the Mirvish’s production of the new musical, & Juliet, written by David West Read and Max Martin, directed by Luke Sheppard, and starring Lorna Courtney in the title role. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz as they discuss early 2000s pop music, Shakespearean fanfiction, and the magic of asking “what if…?”
& Juliet is playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West, Toronto, ON) until August 14, 2022 – after which it goes to Broadway! Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/juliet
This review contains SPOILERS for & Juliet. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [0:10:44] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 95th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 95th episode we celebrated Pride Month by discussing Teatro Real of Madrid’s 2014 production of Brokeback Mountain: The Opera, composed by Charles Wuorinen, with a libretto by Annie Proulx (adapted from her short story of the same name), directed by Ivo van Hove, and starring Daniel Okulitch and Tom Randle in the roles of Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist, respectively.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/brokeback-mountain-the-opera?display=portrait
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Carly Billings – Instagram: @mscarlybillings
Patrick Teed – Instagram: @postmodernpat
Afterlife Theatre Co. (Carly & Patrick’s company) – Instagram/Twitter: @afterlifetheatre
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 94th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 94th episode we are discussing the National Theatre’s 2014 production of Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Benedict Andrews, and starring Gillian Anderson in the role of Blanche DuBois.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/a-streetcar-named-desire
CONTENT WARNING: A Streetcar Named Desire contains scenes dealing with sexual assault, domestic abuse, depression, alcoholism, and suicide. As a result, this review, likewise, speaks directly to many of these themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Carly Billings – Instagram: @mscarlybillings
Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: @andrew.s.pawarroo
Patrick Teed – Instagram: @postmodernpat
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Welcome back to the 93rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 93rd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian Robinson and the artists who took on the hot seat were songwriting duo Katie Miller and Steve John Dale. Enjoy as these three discuss Katie and Steve's new Canadian musical FLASH which is premiering at the Calgary Fringe Festival. Together Jill, Katie, and Steve, crack open the content of this new piece, discuss the development of a pandemic project, and unpack the intensity of having your whole life flash before your eyes.
Catch the show at Calgary Fringe (July 29 to August 5, 2022).
The run will be in-person, but a LIVESTREAM option will be available on August 4, 7:45pm MDT (that’s 9:45pm EDT).
Stay tuned for the ticket and livestream links!
In the meantime, check out the festival: https://www.calgaryfringe.ca/
Follow FLASH – Instagram: @flash_musical
Follow Katie – Instagram: @merciermiller
Follow Steve – Instagram: @stevejohndale
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Welcome back to the 92nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 92nd episode we bring you a Duet Review of Two Weird Tales, written and performed by Eric Woolfe, adapted from the novellas The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka and At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft. Join Ryan Borochovitz and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss cockroaches and old ones, the narrative function of card tricks, and the underrated value of a clever theatre program!
Two Weird Tales is playing at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St E, Toronto, ON) until June 5th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eldritchtheatre.ca/tickets
This review contains SPOILERS for Two Weird Tales, as well as the literary sources upon which it is based. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the 00:15:32 mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 91st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 91st episode we bring you a Duet Review of The Library at Night by Immersive Lighthouse, directed by Robert Lepage, adapted from the works of Alberto Manguel. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss their journeys through this VR experience through the histories of books, libraries, and the ghosts that walk among them!
The Library at Night is playing at Immersive Lighthouse (1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON) until June 26th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://bit.ly/3Nvviek
This review contains SPOILERS for The Library at Night. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the 0:13:41 mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 90th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 90th episode we bring you a Duet Review of the English-language premiere of Lesson in Forgetting (Exercice de l’oubli) by Emma Haché, presented by PleiadesTheatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz as they discuss the shroud of memory, the power of love, and a blender full of intertextuality.
This review contains SPOILERS for Lesson in Forgetting. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [05:45:05] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 89th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 89tj episode we bring you another Fiddler on the Roof Duet Review this time it's all about Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen, Daniel Raim’s 2022 behind-the-scenes documentary about Norman Jewison’s 1971 film adaptation of the beloved stage musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they continue their we-have-too-many-thoughts-about-Fiddler-trilogy(!?) by discussing the goyish protagonism of Jewison, the quest for authenticity, and the challenges of adapting a stage musical to film!
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Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 88th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 88th episode we bring you a Duet Review of The Huns by Michael Ross Albert, presented by One Four One Collective and the Spadina Avenue Gang at the Assembly Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the threat of barbarian invasion, unpack the alienation of the modern workplace, and make far too many references to The Office (US).
The Huns is playing at Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until May 8th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://bit.ly/3OUBcr4 The production will soon be touring to Brighton, UK! If you would like to help the company offset the costs of this excursion, please consider making a donation at the following link: https://bit.ly/3y7ODxD
CONTENT WARNING: This play deals with mental illness, substance abuse, and suicide; as a result, this review, likewise, speaks directly to these themes. If you are struggling with your mental health, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below: https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Far less consequentially, this episode contains many SPOILERS for The Huns. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:16:52] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 87th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 87th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was performer, educator, and intimacy professional, Corey Tazmania. Enjoy as these two discuss using theatre to reach people of all ages, cultivating healthy foundations for actors, and the beauty of fire hydrants in nature!
Follow Corey – Facebook: Corey Tazmania // Instagram: @coreytazmania & #firehydrantinnature // Website:https://coreytazmania.weebly.com/
Some of her CURRENT/UPCOMING PROJECTS:
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Intimacy Direction for “1184” by Azeem Nathoo (Phoenix Arts and Aga Khan Museum), Theatre Passe Murraille, April 21-May 1, 2022: https://ca.patronbase.com/_TheatrePasseMuraille/Productions/1Q/Performances
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Intimacy Direction for “Little Women, the Musical” (The Playhouse Collective), Attic Studio Theatre, April 26-30, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/little-women-the-broadway-musical-tickets-305157362887
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Actor for “Psalms Microfilms: Psalm 84” (Jason Hildebrand Creative Arts), May 2022 (TBD): https://www.psalmsmicrofilms.com/
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Voice Over Artist for “Pink Slime Caesar Shift: Electropore” by Jen Liu, Upstream Gallery, May 12-July 22, 2022: https://www.upstreamgallery.nl/exhibitions/214/electropore
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Voice Over Artist for “Disporya” a short film by Lally Amante and Mark Ezovski, (Summer Festival Circuit 2022): https://www.facebook.com/Disporya-108533564888674/about
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Welcome back to the 86th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 86th episode we bring you a Duet Review of 'A Grimm Night', an immersive dance piece by TranscenDance Project, directed and choreographed by Julia Cratchley, and starring Evelyn Hart as the Step Mother. Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss their individual journeys through the enchanted forest, the extraordinary language of dance, and the magic of fairy tales coming to life!
Learn more about the production and company: http://www.transcendanceproject.com/a-grimm-night // Instagram: @transcendanceproject
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Welcome back to the 85th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 85th episode we bring you a Duet Review of the highly anticipated world premiere of Two Minutes to Midnight by Michael Ross Albert, presented by The Assembly Theatre in association with One Four One Collective and The Spadina Avenue Gang. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz on this tropical vacation getaway, as they discuss the end of the world, the power of love, and the impulse to document it all on social media!
Two Minutes to Midnight is playing at Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until April 24th, 2022.
Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/two-minutes-to-midnight-by-michael-ross-albert-tickets-278371977077
This review contains SPOILERS for Two Minutes to Midnight. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [21:05] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we encourage you to stop watching after that point.
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 84th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 84th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Netflix’s recently released pro-shot of Diana: The Musical. Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss Princess Diana’s legacy and the ethics of telling her story (through song and dance, or otherwise).
Watch the play on Netflix (subscription needed): https://www.netflix.com/title/81323667
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
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Welcome back to the 83rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 83rd episode we bring you a Duet Review of of the Canadian premiere of Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by André Sills, currently being presented in Toronto by ARC in association with Crow’s Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss this satirical peek at the modern workplace, the commodification of trauma in mainstream publishing, and the power of kindness!
CORRECTION: Jonelle Sills (André’s sister) sang the opera section right after the end of Act 1 and Claud Spadafora sang the song ‘Glitter Witch’.
Gloria is playing at Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until March 20th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/gloria
Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 82nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 82nd episode we are discussing the National Theatre’s 2019 production of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls, directed by Lyndsey Turner, starring Katherine Kingsley in the role of Marlene!
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Follow our panelists:
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Carly Billings – Instagram/Twitter: @mscarlybillings
Aisling Murphy – Personal Website: https://www.aislingmurphy.ca/ // Intermission: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/
Grace Walker – TikTok: @notkristenbell // Instagram/Twitter: @gracewalkerrr
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Welcome back to the 81st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 81st episode we ring you a Duet Review of Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, the 2019 documentary about the history and legacy of the beloved stage musical, Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Max Lewkowicz. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss the supposed universalism of this distinctly Jewish story, the volatile directing style of Jerome Robbins, and (of course) TRADITION!
Watch the documentary on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/fiddler-a-miracle-of-miracles?display=portrait
Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 80th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 80th episode we are discussing the National Theatre’s 2014 pro-shot of War Horse, adapted by Nick Stafford from the novel by Michael Morpurgo, directed by Marianne Elliot and Tom Morris, and featuring the work of Handspring Puppet Company in the title role!
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Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Montana Adams – Instagram: @montanaism_
Susan A. Lock – You can’t find her online but send us a message and we can pass it along to her
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 79th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 78th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was ltheatre artist, Carly Billings, co-founder of Afterlife Theatre. Enjoy as these two discuss hometown arts opportunities, effective grant writing, wearing many different hats in the industry, and romoting the Living Record Festival (UK) revival of their Hamilton Fringe hit, “It’s a Beautiful Day for Brunch and to Arrest the Cops that Killed Breonna Taylor”.
Attend the online performances of “It’s a Beautiful Day for Brunch and to Arrest the Cops that Killed Breonna Taylor” at the Living Record Festival ’22: https://stream.thelivingrecord.com/title/its-a-beautiful-day-for-brunch-and-to-arrest-the-cops-that-killed-breonna-taylor/ (available until February 22nd, 2022!)
Follow Carly – Instagram/Twitter: @mscarlybillings
Check out her personal website: https://www.carlyannabillings.com/
Follow Afterlife Theatre Co. – Instagram/Twitter: @afterlifetheatre
Check out her podcast, “Ghosts are Everywhere”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ghosts-are-everywhere/id1440778631
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Welcome back to the 78th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 78th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was local actor, Cameron Grant. Enjoy as these two discuss Cameron's time at both the Shaw and Stratford Festival, his exploration of artistic leadership opportunities, and his own TYA play, Meet Chloe.
Follow Cameron – Instagram/Twitter: @camm_grant
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Welcome back to the 77th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 77th episode we are discussing the Stratford Festival’s 2021 production of Serving Elizabeth, a new Canadian play by Marcia Johnson, directed by Kimberley Rampersad. We are thrilled to be joined by two special guest panelists from the production, Arlene Duncan (who played Mercy and Patricia) and Cameron Grant (who played Montague and Steven)!
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Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Arlene Duncan – Twitter/Instagram: @msarlened // Facebook: Arlene Duncan
Cameron Grant – Instagram/Twitter: @camm_grant
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 76th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 76th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was local actor, George Alevizos. Enjoy as these two discuss cting on stage and screen, performer mental health, and involvement in industry unions.
Follow George – Instagram/Twitter: @georgealevizos_
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Welcome back to the 75th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 75th episode we are discussing the National Theatre’s 2012 production of the Sophocles’s ancient Greek classic, Antigone, directed by Polly Findlay, starring Jodie Whittaker in the title role, with Christopher Eccleston in the role of Creon. It’s a real who’s-who of Doctor Who cast members, past and present!
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Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Kel MacDonald – Personal Website: https://kel-macdonald.ca/ // Instagram: @the.precariat
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 74th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 74th episode we are discussing the National Theatre’s 2015 production of the medieval morality play Everyman, directed by Rufus Norris, from a new adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy, and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor in the title role.
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Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Izzie Solis Lozano – Instagram: @izziewho // Website: https://www.isabelasolislozano.com
Max Ackerman – Instagram: @mackerman12 // @dandeliontheatreto
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 73rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 73rd episode we celebrate the holidays, peace on earth and good will to all by discussing Theater Latté Da 2018 production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, written and directed by Peter Rothstein, with musical direction by Erick Lichte.
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Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Mackenzie Kelly – Instagram/Tik Tok: @ mac_adamia3.14159 Twitter: @Abstract_cat_
Patrick Teed – Instagram: @postmodernpat Twitter: @PatrickMichaelT
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 72nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 72nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was theatre artist, academic, and co-founder of Afterlife Theatre Co. Patrick Teed. Enjoy as these two discuss balancing life as an artist and a scholar, theatre’s potential to intervene in social and political justice and Patrick's recent and acclaimed Hamilton Fringe play,
"It’s a Beautiful Day for Brunch and to Arrest the Cops that Killed Breonna Taylor”.
Follow Patrick – Instagram: @postmodernpat
Follow Carly Billings – Instagram: @mscarlybillings
Follow Afterlife Theatre Co. – Instagram/Twitter: @afterlifetheatre
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Welcome back to the 71st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 71st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Associate Producer Jillian and the artist who took on the hot seat was none other than the incredible writer, director, performer André Sills. Enjoy as these two discuss André's illustrious stage career, pandemic projects, and exciting upcoming endeavours.
Follow André – Instagram: @dre373 // Twitter: @andresills373
Watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Stratfest@Home: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome/VirtualSeason
Watch Private Idiots: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicholsonStudios
Purchase tickets for Gloria at Crow’s Theatre: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/gloria
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Welcome back to the 70th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 70th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan and the artists who took on the hot seat were cast members of the upcoming off-Broadway play, “One Empire, Under God.” Enjoy as Ryan along side Trey Shields, Marcus R. Smith, Mary Miles, Clara Tan, and Sabrina Lopez talk all about this fascinating show and their roles in it.
The play runs at The Tank (312 West 36th Street, First Floor, New York City, NY) from November 11th to 21st. In-person and online viewing options are available at the link below: PURCHASE TICKETS – https://ci.ovationtix.com/35658/production/1074489
Follow “One Empire, Under God” on Instagram/Facebook – @oneempireundergod
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Follow Sabrina Lopez – @sabrina_mae21
Follow Clara Tan – Instagram: @actual_clara
Follow Mary Miles – Instagram: @mkmiles2316
Follow Marcus R. Smith – Instagram: @marcusrs.x
Follow Trey Shields – Instagram: @yert11 // Website: https://treyshie.com/
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Welcome back to the 69th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 69th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Co-Artistic Producer Ryan and the artist who took on the hot seat was playwright, Anthony J. Piccione. Enjoy as these two discuss Anthony's upcoming off-Broadway play, “One Empire, Under God.”
Stay tuned for more “One Empire, Under God” coverage, this Wednesday, when we interview members of the cast. The play runs at The Tank (312 West 36th Street, First Floor, New York City, NY) from November 11th to 21st. In-person and online viewing options are available at the link below: PURCHASE TICKETS – https://ci.ovationtix.com/35658/production/1074489
Follow “One Empire, Under God” on Instagram/Facebook – @oneempireundergod
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Anthony (personally) – Website: www.anthonyjpiccione.com // Instagram: @anthonyjpiccione
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Welcome back to the 68th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 68th episode we are thrilled to conclude our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with grand finale episode 9.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 67th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 67th episode we take a spooky detour before we finish our Nicholas Nickleby Review Miniseries by discussing the National Theatre’s 2011 production Frankenstein, adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel by Nick Dear, directed by Danny Boyle, and starring the two Sherlock’s, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in the alternating roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature.
CONTENT WARNING: This production features scenes of overt sexual violence against women. As a result, we address these subjects in our discussion of the performance. Viewer/listener discretion is strongly advised. Watch both versions of the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/videos/frankenstein-jonny-lee-miller-as-the-creature https://www.ntathome.com/videos/frankenstein-benedict-cumberbatch-as-the-creature
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Izzie Solis Lozano – Instagram: izziewho // Website: https://www.isabelasolislozano.com
Jimmy Zhao – Email: jimmy.zhao.writing@gmail.com
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Welcome back to the 66th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 66th episode we are thrilled to continue our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 8.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 65th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 65th episode we are thrilled to continue our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 7.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 64th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 64th episode we are thrilled to return to our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 6.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 63rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 63rd episode we are thrilled to return to our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 5.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 62nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 62nd episode we take an intermission from our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY and instead Mackenzie Horner and Jillian Robinson discuss Apple TV+’s recently released pro-shot of Come From Away.
Watch the play on Apple TV+ (subscription needed): https://apple.co/3nWnjxq
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 61st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 61st episode we are thrilled to continue our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 4.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 60th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 60th episode we are thrilled to continue our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 3.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 59th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 59th episode we are thrilled to continue our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 2.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 58th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 58th episode we are thrilled to begin our 9-part miniseries reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY with episode 1.
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Welcome back to the 57th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 57th episode we are thrilled to announce that for the next nine weeks Ryan and Mackenzie are hosting a new nine-part miniseries on The Cup, reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1980 landmark production of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY. So join these two as they dive deep into this blast from the past, one episode at a time for nine weeks.
Episode 1 will premiere on August 25th. Make sure to subscribe to Cup of Hemlock Theatre to never miss an episode!
Watch NICHOLAS NICKLEBY on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/episodes/AW4YxkPq2PfkwAbgyDkn?display=poster
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Welcome back to the 56th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 56th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2011 production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Brian Bedford, and starring him in the role of Lady Bracknell.
Watch the play on Stratfest@Home (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Sarah Hime – Instagram: hime.Sarah // Twitter: SarahHime1
Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999 // Facebook: Graeme McClelland // Email: graememcclelland@outlook.com
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 55th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 52nd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the National Theatre’s 2018 production of Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea, directed by Carrie Cracknell, starring the (late, great) Helen McCrory in the role of Hester.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/the-deep-blue-sea
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Kel MacDonald – https://kel-macdonald.ca/
Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999 // Facebook: Graeme McClelland // Email: graememcclelland@outlook.com
Ryan Borochovitz – The Instagram account that he just made and never checks: ryanborochovitz // His mom’s Instagram, featuring adorable rabbits: bkind2allkinds Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
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Welcome back to the 54th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 52nd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the National Theatre’s 2018 production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, directed by Jeremy Herrin, starring Sally Field and Bill Pullman in the roles of Kate and Joe Keller.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/videos/all-my-sons-full-play
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Emilio Vieira – Instagram: @emiliovieira //www.februarytheplay.com
Grace Walker – Instagram & Twitter: @GraceWalkerrr // YouTube & Tik Tok: notkristenbell
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 53rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 53rd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2016 Broadway revival of William Finn’s Falsettos, directed by James Lapine, and starring Christian Borles in the role of Marvin.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/falsettos?display=poster
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mark Bellamy – Instagram: @markbellamy14
Amir Haidar – Instagram: @amirhaidarpossibly // Twitter: @amirhaidarmaybe
Ari Weinberg – Instagram: @ariw888 // Winnipeg Jewish Theatre News Letter: https://www.wjt.ca/
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Welcome back to the 52nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 52nd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the National Theatre’s 2017 production of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Part Two: Perestroika, directed by Marianne Elliott, starring Andrew Garfield in the role of Prior Walter and Nathan Lane as Roy Cohn.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/angels-in-america-part-one-millenium-approaches
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Kel MacDonald – https://kel-macdonald.ca/
Dana Tanner-Kennedy – You can’t find her online but send us a message and we can pass it along to Dana
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 50th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our extra special 50th episode we are doing a follow review to one of our most popular episodes The Nutcracker by discussing the Royal Ballet’s 2017 production of Tchaikovsky’s, Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Marius Petipa, conducted by Koen Kessels, and starring Marianela Nuñez in the role of Princess Aurora.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AXMGebsPcMKLgL1nBMJS?display=poster
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Alicia Plummer – Instagram: itisaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia // YouTube: Alicia Onlineee: https://bit.ly/2S7DHgs
Emma Kerson – Website: emmakerson.ca // Instagram: eksk // Academic Profile: https://bit.ly/3fsONVl
Anna Paliy – Website: https://ampart.wixsite.com/research // Instagram: rococompost // Academic Profile: https://bit.ly/3eXTeZb // Her performance reviews can be found at www.thedancecurrent.com/ and www.briband.com/
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Welcome back to the 51st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 51st episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the National Theatre’s 2017 production of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Part One: Millennium Approaches, directed by Marianne Elliott, starring Andrew Garfield in the role of Prior Walter and Nathan Lane as Roy Cohn.
Watch the play on NTatHome (subscription needed): https://www.ntathome.com/angels-in-america-part-one-millenium-approaches
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999 // Facebook: Graeme McClelland // Email: graememcclelland@outlook.com
Alicia Plummer – Instagram: itisaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia // YouTube: Alicia Onlineee: https://bit.ly/3vMCDO5
Autumn Smith – Instagram: autumndmsmith // Facebook: Autumn Smith // Instagram/Facebook: littlewoodsmith // http://www.littlewoodsmith.com/Instagram/Facebook: timberbeastproductions
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Welcome back to the 49th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 49th episode we return to the Stratford Festival and discuss 2019 production of Henry VIII, directed by Martha Henry, starring Jonathan Goad in the title role. On this panel, we have the added pleasure of being joined by, not one, but TWO wonderful performers from the Stratford stage: Irene Poole (who played Queen Katherine), and Tim Campbell (who played the Duke of Buckingham).
Watch the play on Cineplex (payment needed): https://store.cineplex.com/Product/henry-viii
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Tim Campbell – Facebook: Tim Campbell //Instagram: timothydccampbell //
Irene Poole – Facebook: Irene Poole //Instagram: irenejpoole// Twitter: @labradame
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 48th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 48th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this Duet Review enjoy an in-depth discussion of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, as it was recently presented in the Old Vic: In Camera series. Once again, join Ryan Borochovitz and Aisling “Aly” Murphy, as this time they discuss adaptation dramaturgy, the joys of puppetry, the development of the environmental movement since the early 1970s.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Aisling Murphy – Instagram: aly_murph // Website: aislingmurphy.ca
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 47th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 47th episode we continue our artist interview with veteran composer and sound designer, Michael Roth. Enjoy as Mackenzie and Michael this time talk about some of Michael's favourite numbers from his illustrious career, with deep-diving insights into the nuts and bots of these compositions.
Check out the web opera at –https://www.thewebopera.com/
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Welcome back to the 46th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 46th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Marketing Manager Mackenzie and the artist who took on the hot seat was veteran composer and sound designer, Michael Roth. Enjoy as these two talk about Michael's an illustrious career of writing music for theatre and film.
Here are the links to the clips we discussed in this episode...
Michael’s thoughts on working with Zero Mostel – https://bit.ly/3wSyER5
KYRIE MERCY ANA M featuring Alice Ripley – https://bit.ly/3e3ZFrY
Henry IV Tom Hanks Opening – https://bit.ly/3tlPTrO
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Welcome back to the 44th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 44th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we conclude our Kevin Kline Appreciation Month with a Duet Review featuring Ryan Borochovitz and Jillian Robinson discussing of the 2008 documentary Theater of War which was directed by John W. Walter and chronicled the rehearsal period of the Public Theatre’s 2006 NYC revival of Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children; that production was adapted by Tony Kushner, directed by George C. Wolfe, and starring Meryl Streep in the title role, with Kline as the Cook.
Watch the full doc on Vimeo [available at time of posting]: https://vimeo.com/110775691 or on Kanopy [library login required]: https://www.kanopy.com/product/theater-war
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Welcome back to the 45th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 45th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2010 Regent Park Open Air Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical, Into the Woods, directed by Timothy Sheader, starring Hannah Waddingham as the Witch.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AXMGebsPcMKLgL1nBMJS?display=poster
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Marianna Gailus – Email: Marianna.cydni@gmail.com
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 43rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 43rd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed our second instalment from our Kevin Kline Appreciation Month; which is the 2007 Broadway production of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, directed by David Leveaux, starring Kline in the title role, with Jennifer Garner as Roxanne.
Watch the play on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW2Gup86px3F9_4Aqew3?display=poster
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Brigit Wilson – Twitter: @HOOPOOHEART
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 40th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 40th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2014 San Francisco Opera's production of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II musical, Showboat, directed by Francesca Zambello, and starring Heidi Stober as Magnolia Hawks, Michael Todd Simpson as Gaylord Ravenal, Morris Robinson as Joe, Patricia Racette as Julie La Verne, and Bill Irwin as Cap'n Andy Hawks.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Alana Hibbert – Twitter: @ar_hibb
Canadian College for the Performing Arts: http://www.ccpacanada.com/programs/
Alicia Plummer – Instagram: itisaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia // YouTube: Alicia Onlineee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGyruNhQQwNhWj_ncbQbDA/featured
Benjamin MacKinnon – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 41st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 41st episode we honour the late, great Christopher Plummer, by discussing his extraordinary performance as Julius Caesar in the Stratford Festival’s 2008 production of George Bernard Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra, directed by Des McAnuff, and co-starring Nikki M. James in the role of Cleopatra.
Watch the play on Stratfest@Home (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
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Tanisha Sinclair – Instagram: TanishaSinclair
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 42nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 42nd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2017 Broadway production of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, and starring Kline in the lead role of Garry Essendine, with How I Met Your Mother’s Cobie Smulders as Joanna Lyppiatt.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Meagan Gove – Instagram: @magovelit
Talia Rivers – Personal Instagram @talia.rivers // Art Instagram: @riversofpaint // Her Cat’s Instagram: @anya.grandduchess
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 37th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 37th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this Duet Review we conclude our in-depth discussion of the three concert renditions of Les Misérables: The 10th Anniversary “Dream Cast” (1995), the 25th Anniversary (2010), and the most recent Staged Concert (2019). Join Mackenzie Horner and Jillian Robinson, as they outline their dream cast and discuss if staged musical concerts will be the way of the future post pandemic.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Welcome back to the 38th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 38th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the National Theatre’s 2018 production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Michael Longhurst, starring Lucian Msamati in the role of Salieri and Adam Gillen as Mozart.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Aisling Murphy – Instagram: aly_murph // Website: aislingmurphy.ca
Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: andrew.s.pawarroo
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 39th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 39th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this Duet Review enjoy an in-depth discussion of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical (a.k.a. Ratatousical). Join Ryan Borochovitz and Aisling “Aly” Murphy, as they use this fascinating cultural artifact as a springboard for discussing adaptation dramaturgy, the potential of new media, the current state of criticism, and (of course) rats that cook.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 36th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 36th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this Duet Review enjoy an in-depth discussion of the three concert renditions of Les Misérables: The 10th Anniversary “Dream Cast” (1995), the 25th Anniversary (2010), and the most recent Staged Concert (2019). Join Mackenzie Horner and Jillian Robinson, as they flex their musical theatre bona fides while comparing and contrasting these three versions. This episode is part one of a two-part discussion of these concerts; stay tuned for part two, next week.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Welcome back to the 35th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 35th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Royal Ballet’s 2017 production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Peter Wright, conducted by Boris Gruzin, and starring Francesca Hayward in the role of Clara.
Watch the show on BroadwayHD (subscription needed): https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW5G1Y8d2PfkwAbgyEMd?display=portrait
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Emma Kerson – Website: emmakerson.ca // Instagram: eksk // Academic Profile: https://www.cdtps.utoronto.ca/people/directories/graduate-students/emma-kerson
Hayley Pace – Website: www.hayleypace.com // Instagram: haelaaaaa // IMDb: imdb.me/hayleypace
Anna Paliy – Website: https://ampart.wixsite.com/research // Instagram: rococompost // Academic Profile: https://www.cdtps.utoronto.ca/people/directories/graduate-students/anna-paliy // Her performance reviews can be found at www.thedancecurrent.com/ and www.briband.com/
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Welcome back to the 34th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 34th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our General Assistant Jillian Robinson. The artist who took on the hot seat was Toronto-based theatre artists, Ellen Denny and Emilio Vieira. Enjoy as these three talk about Ellen and Emilio about their then upcoming original production of “February: a love story”, a romantic comedy about love in the time of Covid, which ultimately premiered in February 2021.
Attend their “Almost Like Being in Love” digital cabaret to support the project: https://almost-like-being-in-love.eventbrite.ca
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Welcome back to the 32nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 32nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our General Assistant Jillian Robinson. The artist who took on the hot seat was Toronto-based performer, playwright, and director Lindsey Middleton. Enjoy as these two talk about Lindsey's recent Zoom production, Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence, with Theatre of the Beat.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Follow Lindsey – @lalalindseym
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Information about Unmute – http://theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute
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Welcome back to the 33rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 33rd episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2017 Broadway production of Indecent, written by Paula Vogel, co-created and directed by Rebecca Taichman.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Max Ackerman – Instagram: mackerman12 // dandeliontheatreto
Aisling Murphy – Instagram: aly_murph // Website: aislingmurphy.ca
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 31st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 31st episode we have another instalment of “The Cup: Roundtable” titled “Do You Hear the People Sing?”. In this episode, once again hosted by Jillian Robinson, we discussed the subject of musical theatre. Through in-depth conversations we try to answer the questions of are musicals worthy of their much-maligned reputation as a “lower” art form when compared to other kinds of theatre and performance? How do we account for their commercial success, typically far greater than that of supposedly “higher” arts? How do musicals engage their audiences different from other plays? What notable differences are there between the musicals that arise out of different national contexts?
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Christoph Ibrahim – Instagram/Twitter: christophib
Emma Loerick – Instagram: emmaloerick
Grahame Renyk – Instagram: renykg
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Welcome back to the 30th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 30th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this Duet Review Ryan Borochovitz and Aisling “Aly” Murphy discussed the Chichester Festival Theatre’s current production of Sarah Kane’s Crave, directed by Tinuke Craig, starring Erin Doherty, Alfred Enoch, Wendy Kweh, and Jonathan Slinger.
You can watch this production here: https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW7NNQK8SYI49LFJHEPc?display=poster.
CONTENT WARNING: Kane’s play deals heavily with abuse, mental health, and suicide. As a result, this review, likewise, speaks directly to these themes. If you are struggling with these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below (the last one is a book, that many have found helpful):
https://www.betterhelp.com/
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
https://www.scribd.com/book/239499360/The-Body-Keeps-the-Score-Brain-Mind-and-Body-in-the-Healing-of-Trauma?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=Google_DSA_NB_Other&utm_device=m&gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1YGsSU91vqfCPbsUQ3q9uto-5yjfvPNsPsSaKcl-Z7b4PSLQo3T5KhoChD0QAvD_BwE
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 29th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 29th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 1998 West End revival of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and starring Hugh Jackman in the role of Curly McLain.
You can watch this production here: https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW7NNQK8SYI49LFJHEPc?display=poster.
CONTENT WARNING: Oklahoma! contains plot-points that deal with sexual assault and suicide. As a result, this review, likewise, speaks directly to these themes. If you are struggling with these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below (the last one is a book, that many have found helpful):
https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones
https://www.betterhelp.com/
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
https://www.scribd.com/book/239499360/The-Body-Keeps-the-Score-Brain-Mind-and-Body-in-the-Healing-of-Trauma?
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Katie Miller – Instagram: merciermiller
Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: pawarroo13
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Welcome back to the 28th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 28th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Eugene O’Neill Theatre’s 1999 production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, directed by Robert Falls, and starring (the late, great) Brian Dennehy in the role of Willy Loman.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
CONTENT WARNING: Miller’s play deals heavily with mental health and suicide; as a result, this review, likewise, speaks directly to these themes. If you are struggling with these issues, we highly encourage you to seek help, using the resources below (the last one is a book, that many have found helpful): https://www.betterhelp.com/ https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ https://www.scribd.com/book/239499360/The-Body-Keeps-the-Score-Brain-Mind-and-Body-in-the-Healing-of-Trauma?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=Google_DSA_NB_Other&utm_device=m&gclid=CjwKCAiAnIT9BRAmEiwANaoE1YGsSU91vqfCPbsUQ3q9uto-5yjfvPNsPsSaKcl-Z7b4PSLQo3T5KhoChD0QAvD_BwE
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Aisling Murphy – Instagram: aly_murph / Website: aislingmurphy.ca
William Bartley – Instagram: willrbartley
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 25th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 25th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Literary Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was M. L. Rio, author of the 2017 Shakespeare-inspired campus novel, If We Were Villains. Enjoy as M and Ryan talk about about the book and the bard, acting and academia, and everything in between.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Twitter: SureAsMel
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Welcome back to the 27th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 27th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Lincoln Centre’s 2017 debut of Dominique Morisseau’s play, Pipeline, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, and starring Karen Pittman in the role of Nya.
You can watch this production here: https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW7NNQK8SYI49LFJHEPc?display=poster.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Alicia Plummer – Instagram: itisaliciaplummer
YouTube: Alicia Onlineee: https://bit.ly/3kBkMnT
Andrew Pawarroo – Instagram: andrew.s.pawarroo
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 26th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 26th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Wyndham’s Theatre 2018 revival of John Logan’s Tony-winning play, Red, directed by Michael Grandage, and starring Alfred Molina in the role of Mark Rothko and Alfred Enoch in the role of Ken.
You can watch this production here: https://www.broadwayhd.com/movies/AW7NNQK8SYI49LFJHEPc?display=poster.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Max Ackerman – Instagram: mackerman12
Dandelion Theatre-Instagram: dandeliontheatreto
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 24th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 24th episode we have the inaugural episode of “The Cup: Roundtable”. The primary goal of these episodes will be to take a deep dive into a broad thematic topic of pressing relevance to the today’s theatre community, be they practitioners, scholars, or spectators. By assembling panelists with diverse perspectives and expertise on the chosen topic, we hope to spark fruitful dialogues, revelatory insights, and (occasionally) intense debates. In this episode hosted by Jillian Robinson we discussed the subject of Shakespeare and Gender. With an increasing number of recent Shakespeare productions featuring female identifying performers taking on male lead characters – such as Lear, Prospero, and Caesar – this panel seeks to examine how contemporary theatre-makers can best negotiate the nuances and complexities of gender in casting today. As societal conceptions of gender continue to be interrogated and reconceived, how can theatre effectively evolve with the times? How can the well-trodden Shakespearean canon be a site for these developments, adaptations, and interventions?
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Susan A. Lock – Email: susan.lock@gmail.com // Facebook: The Isolationists
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu
Emerjade Simms – Instagram: em.er.jade // Twitter: emerbabe
Graeme McClelland – Instagram: instagraeme999 // Email: graememcclelland@outlook.com
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 23rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 23rd episode we branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the Theatre Smith-Gilmour’s 2013 stage adaptation of William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, created by and starring Michele Smith and Dean Gilmour in the roles of Addie and Anse Bundren. You can watch this production here: https://www.theatresmithgilmour.com/as-i-lay-dying.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 22nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 22nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Literary Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Toronto-based performer Alicia Plummer. Enjoy as Alicia and Ryan talk about all of the Zoom productions that she has participated in since quarantine began, including 20/20 Quarantine Dreams, Can Lit Can Suck It (Other[ed] Productions), The Laramie Project (littlewoodsmith), A Period Piece (missus productions), and her own Fandom (Northumberland Players).
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Welcome back to the 20th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 20th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Literary Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Brigit Wilson, long-time friend of The Cup and performer at the Stratford Festival. Enjoy as Ryan and Brigit talk about her career thus far, performing at the Stratford Festival, serving on the Board of Directors of the Blyth Festival, various female-led creative writing projects, and how to find hope on the other side of Covid.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Brigit – Twitter: @HOOPOOHEART
Send her an email – brigit771@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 19th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 19th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2019 production of Othello, directed by Nigel Shawn Williams, starring Michael Blake in the title role. On this panel, we have the added pleasure of being joined by returning guest David Collins, who played the Senator in this production. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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David Collins – Facebook: David Collins
Tanisha Sinclair – Instagram: TanishaSinclair
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 21st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 21st episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2010 production of The Tempest, directed by Des McAnuff, starring stage and screen legend, Christopher Plummer, in the role of Prospero. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 18th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 18th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Marketing Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Mackenzie Horner. The artist who took on the hot seat was Autumn Smith, the Artistic and Executive Director of the Muskoka-based littlewoodsmith, and co-host of Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast. Enjoy as Autumn and Mackenzie take a break from their usual M.O. of talking about musicals together, to have a closer look at Autumn’s remarkable career in theatre thus far.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Autumn –Instagram: autumndmsmith // Facebook: Autumn Smith
Littlewoodsmith – Instagram/Facebook: littlewoodsmith http://www.littlewoodsmith.com/
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Welcome back to the 17th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 17th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2019 production of The Merry Wives of Windor, directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Sophia Walker in the role of Mistress Ford and Geraint Wyn Davies in the role of Falstaff. On this panel, we have the added pleasure of being joined by, not one, but TWO wonderful performers from the Stratford stage: returning guest, Brigit Wilson (who played Mistress Page), and new friend of The Cup, David Collins (who played Bardolph). You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Brigit Wilson – Twitter: @HOOPOOHEART
David Collins – Facebook: David Collins
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 16th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 16th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2015 production of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Chris Abraham, starring Ben Carlson and Deborah Hay in the roles of Petruchio and Katherina. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Monique Danielle – Instagram: mariannagailus
Marianna Gailus – Instagram: monique4reals
Will Bartley – Instagram: willrbartley
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Welcome back to the 15th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 15th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our literary manager, resident dramaturg, and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Claire F. Martin, the Assistant Artistic Director of the North Carolina-based theatre company, Sweet Tea Shakespeare, and author of a new stage adaptation of Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Enjoy as Claire and Ryan transparently use this interview framework as a pretext to nerd-out about a novel that they both love.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Claire – Facebook: claire.martin.357 (please send a message before a friend request) // Instagram: claire.f.martin //
Email: clairefmartin6@gmail.com
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Welcome back to the 14th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 14th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2017 production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Scott Wentworth, starring Antoine Yared and Sara Farb in the title roles. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154zV9bBHUGBUkbzwpJ6ws
Autumn Smith – Instagram: autumndmsmith
Littlewoodsmith: littlewoodsmith
Laramie Project: https://bit.ly/3hnqgR8
Mark Welch – Instagram: mark.welch13
Email: sellwithwelch@gmail.com
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
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Welcome back to the 13th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 13th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2014 production of Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Gary Griffin, starring Geraint Wyn Davies and Yanna McIntosh in the title roles. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Tanisha Sinclair – Instagram: TanishaSinclair
Alex Osborne – Instagram: alexanderosborne.official
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Will Bartley – Instagram: willrbartley
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Welcome back to the 12th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 12th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our literary manager, resident dramaturg, and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Matteo Esposito, a playwright and disability arts advocate from Oakville, Ontario. Enjoy as Matteo and Ryan discuss Matteo's play Sorting It Out and positive representation of people on the autism spectrum in the performing arts.
An online reading of Sorting It Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fEDk32mh4
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Website – https://about.me/matteoesposito
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Welcome back to the 11th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 11th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2015 production of Pericles (here titled The Adventures of Pericles), directed by Scott Wentworth, starring Evan Buliung in the title role. Plus this episode featured the exciting return of special guest panelist and good friend of The Cup, Brigit Wilson, who played the role of Bawd in this very production! You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Brigit Wilson – Twitter: @HOOPOOHEART
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 10th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 10th episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our literary manager, resident dramaturg, and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Aaron Jan, a director/playwright/dramaturg/producer working in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Enjoy as Aaron and Ryan discuss Aaron's work on The Garden Project which is a a new collaborative initiative project between Industry and Porch Light Theatre, with a goal to support BIPOC artists in the Hamilton area.
Learn more about The Garden Project: https://www.industrypresents.com/garden-project Donate to The Garden Project: https://www.industrypresents.com/donate
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Website – https://aaronchihojan.wixsite.com/home
Social Media – Instagram/Twitter: afatchineseboy
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Welcome back to the 9th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 9th episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2014 production of King John, directed by Tim Carroll, starring Tom McCamus in the title role. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
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Claire Martin – Email: cmartin@sweetteashakespeare.com
Will Bartley – Instagram: willrbartley // Email: will.bartley12@gmail.com
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind! … But if you want to talk about Shakespeare or whatever, Email: ryan.borochovitz@mail.utoronto.ca]
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Welcome back to the 8th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our fifth episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2015 production of Hamlet, directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Jonathan Goad in the title role. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Tanisha Sinclair – Instagram: TanishaSinclair
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 7th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our fifth episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2015 production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, directed by John Caird, starring Mike Shara in the role of Berowne. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Katie Miller – Instagram: merciermiller
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 6th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 6th episode we have our first artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our literary manager, resident dramaturg, and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat were Max Ackerman and Joshua Sidlofsky who are the co-founders of the newly-formed company, Dandelion Theatre. Enjoy as these wonderful guests and Ryan discuss the work they’ve done so far, plan to do on the horizon, and the unique challenges of making theatre in quarantine.
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Dandelion Theatre – Instagram/Facebook: dandeliontheatreto / Twitter: dndyliontheatre / Email: dandeliontheatreto@gmail.com
Max Ackerman – Instagram: mackerman12 / Twitter: ackerboy12
Joshua Sidlofsky – Instagram: joshua.sidlofsky / Twitter: SidlofskyJoshua
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Welcome back to the 5th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our fifth episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2017 production of Timon of Athens, directed by Stephen Ouimette, starring Joseph Ziegler in the title role. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 4th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our fourth episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2018 production of The Tempest, directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Martha Henry in the role of Prospero. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Raechel Fisher – Instagram: @rae141
Will Bartley – Instagram: @willrbartley
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 3rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our third episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2016 production of Macbeth, directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Ian Lake in the title role. In this episode we were thrilled to be joined by our special guest panelist, Brigit Wilson, who played the First Witch in this very production. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
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Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
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Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Will Bartley – Instagram: willrbartley
Brigit Wilson – Twitter: @HOOPOOHEART
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Welcome to the 1st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our first episode we start with rereleasing our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2014 production of King Lear, directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Colm Feore in the title role. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154zV9bBHUGBUkbzwpJ6ws
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome back to the 2nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our second episode we continue to release our inaugural run of The Cup: Reviews, where we reviewed the Stratford Festival Production series that streamed on YouTube last spring. In this episode we discussed the 2018 production of Coriolanus, which was directed by Robert Lepage and starred André Sills in the title role. You can watch this production and all other Stratford Festival productions on their new streaming platform Stratfest@Home. Here is the link (subscription needed): https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome
Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies.
Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre
Follow our panelists:
Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-downbeat-a-musical-podcast/id1478579754?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154zV9bBHUGBUkbzwpJ6ws
Jillian Robinson – Instagram: jillian.robinson96
Edmond Clark – Instagram: edmond_clark_official
Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]
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Welcome to the Cup of Hemlock Theatre Podcast! Here you can enjoy all our digital content on the go. Listen to our play & musical reviews, roundtable discussions, artist interviews, and a plethora of other artistic content!
Stay tuned, we will be starting by rereleasing our earlier digital content, including our "Stratford Festival Play Reviews!"
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