Golden Apple actor Jeff Irving profiled in The Toronto Star
Posted on July 06, 2010
Jeff Irving, the Regina native who will be part of the cast of The Golden Apple Theatre’s first production, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, was recently profiled in the Toronto Star.
The story, by theatre critic Richard Ouzounian, begins:
From Rolf to Robin Hood to Romeo.
That’s the crazy career trajectory that Jeff Irving has been on for the past two years, which has dazzled and delighted him in equal measure.
“Hey, I believe things happen for a reason. Yeah, call it fate. There’s a path and I’m taking it, even if I don’t know how I got on it or where it’s going.”
Not many 29-year-olds have accumulated the varied recent resumé that Irving brings to the table.
A shattering performance as a delayed victim of the Montreal Massacre in The December Man, a charming song-and-dance turn as the “17-going-on-18” telegraph boy in The Sound of Music, the wacky star of Ross Petty’s last Christmas panto, Robin Hood and now, the most tragic lover in literature for http://www.canadianstage.com/dreamCanadian Stage’s 2010 Dream in High ParkEND, Romeo and Juliet.
Photo by Andrew Wallace, The Toronto Star.
Casting announced for Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Posted on July 06, 2010
The Golden Apple Theatre is pleased to announce the director and cast for its first production, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, which runs November 17 to 28, 2010, at The Artesian on 13th.
The director will be Geoffrey Whynot, well-known to Saskatchewan theatre audiences for his work as an actor and director at Globe Theatre over the past several years.
The cast will feature Golden Apple Theatre’s own artistic directors, Robert Ursan and Andorlie Hillstrom, along with Regina natives (now gone on to professional careers elsewhere) Ingrid Nilson and Jeff Irving.
Full biographies and photos of the cast will be forthcoming as the production nears.
Announcing our inaugural season!
Posted on June 07, 2010Andorlie Hillstrom and Robert Ursan, Co Artistic Directors of The Golden Apple Theatre, are pleased to announce the inaugural season:
November 17 to 28, 2010
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris
Production Conception, English Lyrics and Additional Material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman; Based on Jacques Brel’s Lyrics and Commentary; Music by Jacques Brel
Directed by Geoffrey Whynot
Featuring Andorlie Hillstrom, Ingrid Nilson, Jeff Irving & Robert Ursan
The poignant, passionate and profound songs of Belgian songwriter Jacques Brel are brought to vivid theatrical life in this intense musical experience. Brimming with flair, attitude and European sophistication, these rich compositions create a universe all their own that consistently startles with its daring, candor and insight.
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June 1 to 12, 2011
Bologne, A Tale in 3 Symphonic Acts
Adapted from the Novel by Pascal Blanchet, Production Conception by Andorlie Hillstrom
The curvy, retro lines and atmospheric panels of Canadian Pascal Blanchet’s graphic novel are brought to life in this original dance theatre piece. Russian fatalism sets the tone as the cast shares the tale of a village butcher, his disabled daughter, and her tutor in their doomed uprising against the swaggering Duke Shostokov. Light struggles to emerge from the darkness and endurance makes way for heroism, but does anything really change? Bologne is a smoldering call to arms against heartlessness and greed.
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Plus an exciting fundraising event. Details to be announced later!
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for these productions will be $32.50 for adults, $20 for students (under 18 or with a student card), $15 for Wednesday previews, and $10 for student matinées. All prices include GST. Festival Seating will apply. Advance ticket outlets will be announced at a later date.
Venue
The Golden Apple Theatre is also excited to announce that it will be using the Artesian on 13th as its performance venue for the season. Built in 1950, the former church at 2627 – 13th Avenue has been restored into a new and intimate performance space that its owners have designed “to arouse a forgotten sense of belonging and purpose in both the performers and their audience, honoring and encouraging high-calibre talent with an appreciative, attentive audience.”