Ruined Wrap

REVIEWS

THE TORONTO STAR

Theatre review: ‘Ruined’ is, in a word, magnificent 

"this is one of the most powerful pieces of theatre you are likely to come

across in many months of theatergoing

THEGLOBE AND MAIL

Ruined: An earthquake of acting that will shake you

THE TORONTO SUN
Congo war play 'Ruined' memorable 

THEATROMANIA

Lynn Nottage’s devastating play is a life-changing theatrical experience

And in the end we had  a truly amazing production that was a great culmination of the last 3 years. I have come to understand that I am a completionist. In other words I can't really enjoy something until it is done and wrapped up.

I think that is why when I was asked what was the best part of the closing night I replied "sitting on the stool in the restaurant" It was only then that I really was able to unwind and  acknowledge what a fine piece of theatre we had created. 

So big, big props to the Obsidian staff,cast, crew, design team, Canadian Stage and the folks over at Nightwood.

Thank you

Philip 

Ruined Poster Spotting

Ruined Poster spotting. Send me your pics and I will put them up.

Gina Wilkinson / Peter Donaldson

 Gina Wilkinson

 I never had a chance to work with Gina but we always had a chat when she came by our agent's office. Always a delight and always with a fabulous smile.

Peter Donaldson

Peter and I only worked together once years ago in a production of Souvenirs at Theatre Calgary. He never once laughed at me when I had to make my second act entrance dripping from head to toe in stage blood. I truly admired that since I would have laughed at me. He was a wonderful man.

 

Harry J. Lennix at ASU

Here is a pretty interesting clip of Harry Lennix and some of his thoughts on being a black actor. It is interesting, provocative and compelling because this is not the kind of conversation that we in Canada have. If you have thoughts on his thoughts then comment away. If you have lots of thoughts then send them to me and I will post them.


"Acting While Black" A Conversation with Harry J. Lennix. from ASU English on Vimeo.