Monday 3 June 2013

19th Season Mixtape

Enjoy a taste of some of the incredible musical productions coming your way this season at Wavestage. We can't wait to bring these productions to a theatre near you. In the meantime, enjoy this mixtape on 8tracks Radio!

Tickets for these productions available at www.wavestagetheatre.com


Friday 3 May 2013

Anne of Green Gables Opening

Tonight, our production of Anne of Green Gables will finally make it's debut! Tickets are already almost sold out for some performances, so grab your seats today at www.newtix.ca or at the box office before the show. This production features an extremely talented cast of all ages, performing a truly heartwarming Canadian tale.

Performance Dates:
May 3 at 7pm
May 4 at 2pm and 7pm
May 5th at 1pm

Don't forget to let us know what you thought of the show by tagging us on Twitter or Instagram @Wavestage, or by commenting on Facebook! We give thanks to those who come out to support this incredible production. What a wonderful way to end our 18th Season. We are looking forward to sharing our 19th Season with you all.

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Friday 4 January 2013

Thoughts for a New Year


Every year new young actors hatch out of the womb and fly into the world of theatre. This terrifies many a seasoned actor out there. They live in fear of the new breed of actor bursting onto the scene with renewed energy and vigor – devouring the roles that would otherwise have been handed to the more mature players. To these worried actors I say – remain calm and act on. You have a talent and genuine experience on the stage that the younger breed do not have. Yes, the youthful actor has age on their side, they have perfect bodies and great hair, and some of them may even be able to walk, talk, dance and act at the same time. But this is nothing to worry about. Indeed, some of them may even be quadruple threats – but you must remember that they are new and have lots to learn. You are the ones who have had all the real life theatre experience – so do not be disheartened.

For the young actors if you are lucky, you might get into the chorus and be backstage moving some props around. One day you may even be elevated to an secondary lead with more responsibilities – and finally some day you will get up in a leading role indeed, before you know it you will be thrust into the limelight and your big chance will arrive. And when this moment happens you have to remain calm, speak clearly, face the right way, remember your choreo, blocking, and lines, and then you will turn to the seasoned veteran and ask for tips.

Whether you are old or young Wavestage welcomes you. 2013 is the year you take control. It is the year when you stop moaning about what actor you want to become and simply become it.

Over the years I have heard many actors complaining that they don’t feel prepared for auditions. Use this new year to take control and be prepared. If you feel unprepared, learn a new song - or at least start singing one that you know already know in a different way. 

Every little step you make in progressing your skills will make you feel more positive.

That’s what we all need. A positive outlook. And if you are feeling down? Do a ball-change, or simply display your jazz hands for the world to see. It is amazing what a spontaneous jazz-hand can do to your mood. And indeed not only your mood but the mood of everyone else around you. And a ball change? A ball change is accepted anywhere. Do it in your gym, your local Starbucks, Metro or Longos line up, anywhere.

To those coming out to Wavestage auditions  - celebrate, live, and be merry – whether you are actors, crew, wardrobe, dressers, lighting designers, set builders, whoever you are – you are a part of Wavestage. 

Embrace it. Love it. Enjoy it. Be proud. 

Because after all, you’re in it because you want to make a magical moment, make a difference, share a story, and express a heightened emotion live.

I remind you that by coming out to perform and by coming out as an audience member you are helping keep theatre alive. 2013 is the year to support theatre, make a difference, find a positive outlook and get up and act.

Happy New Year.

Sarah Kyle
Artistic Director
Wavestage Theatre Company


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