PORTIA'S JULIUS CAESAR Reviews are in, Auditions are Closing and much, much more!

HART HOUSE THEATRE UPDATE

Issue 15, 2019/2020 Season | November 26, 2019

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In this issue, we share what critics are saying about Portia's Julius Caesar and showcase our show trailer.

Just a reminder that audition submissions for Oh, What A Lovely War!, close on this THURSDAY. Don't miss your chance to be on stage during our 100th Anniversary Season.

Lastly, you can learn about Saccha Dennis, the incredible director behind Legally Blonde: The Musical and meet our November Alumni Profile, Designer Brandon Kleiman .

Portia's Julius Caesar Closes this Saturday!

Critics are raving over Portia's Julius Caesar ! From performances to lighting, costuming, set design and direction, audiences are leaving the theatre eyes open and minds swirling. Portia's Julius Caesar must close this Saturday November 30, so don't miss your chance to see "an action-packed, thoroughly balanced feminist version of a formerly 'male' text" - Bateman Reviews

"Director Eva Barrie has crafted some stunning visuals." - From Istvan Dugalin Reviews

"the aesthetics of the entire play are stunning: clean and minimalist but saturated in the most beautiful

colours during moments of emotional intensity." - From Torontonicity

"as lovers of Shakespeare it was refreshing to see and hear women’s lives and women’s voices

addressed in Shakespearean language and in a Shakespearean setting. If you love Shakespeare too,

go check it out." - From Mooney On Theatre

Check out the show trailer below and find more information about the production here >>

Oh, What A Lovely War! Audition Submissions close THURSDAY

OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR!

By Ted Allan, Charles Chilton, Joan Littlewood and Gerry Raffles

Directed by Autumn Smith

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Thursday, November 28, 2019 - early submissions are encouraged.

Non-union (ACTRA or Equity), Non-paying

Those contacted for auditions will be seen the week beginning December 1, with callbacks taking place on December 8. Only those contacted for an audition will be seen. Artists of all ethnic, cultural, sexual and gender identities are strongly encouraged to submit.

More information including audition requirements and how to submit here >>

Meet the Director of Legally Blonde: The Musical, Saccha Dennis

Currently starring in the Toronto company of Come From Away playing at the Elgin Theatre, Saccha is thrilled to be able to squeeze in her directorial debut at Hart House Theatre! Originally from Montreal, she studied Musical Theatre Performance at Sheridan College.

Saccha has toured Canada, U.S and abroad, performed at The Shaw Festival and in the 1st U.S National tour of We Will Rock You . We are so excited to have Saccha make her Hart House Theatre debut in our 100th Anniversary Season.

To find out more click here >>

Meet our November Alumni Profile, Designer Brandon Kleiman

Brandon Kleiman is a set and costume designer based in Toronto with work appearing on stages across Canada. He started working at Hart House Theatre in 2008 after graduating the York University Theatre Programme. He was a prop master for Stephen and Mr. Wilde and ever since he's been designing for theatre. Brandon has designed over 15 shows for the Hart House stage in the past 11 years while also building his career in the professional theatre world.

"Hart House Theatre has been just the right environment to try new design ideas risk free, surrounded by supportive and creative colleagues. I've had my share of success and failures on that stage and with each project I learn a new tool or meet a new friend that improves my design work in the professional world. In many ways, Hart House Theatre is an artistic home to me."

Read his whole story and those of other alums here >>

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