Outdoor performance

Outdoor performance

In July 2021, this will be our mainstage. Recently I have had colleagues reach out to me to talk about the theatre we create at Ross Creek for Two Planks and a Passion. Specifically the outdoors part. For reasons that you probably don’t need explained to you (unless...
First rehearsals of the pandemic

First rehearsals of the pandemic

A week ago we finished our first rehearsals of the pandemic at Two Planks. ​I’ve been thinking about it a lot. Some of the things that stick with me are: 1. The best questions seem to be the ones that lead to more questions before they lead to answers. 2. We’re not...
A fresh page

A fresh page

I put my notebook away. I’m old -fashioned in that I always keep a notebook and a pencil with me at all times, recording a revolving “to do” list on page after page along with notes from meetings, the odd business card and sometimes a theatre ticket or two. When...
A list of 10 things (to read in the future)

A list of 10 things (to read in the future)

I have made a list of ten things so I can read it in the future. A month from now. A year from now. Last night we had a Zoom meeting with a group of artists that will be going into in-person rehearsals at Two Planks and a Passion Theatre in a couple of weeks on a work...

The show must go on

This is a very old idea, familiar for people inside and outside the theatre. During what would have been the last week of our 2020 Season at Two Planks and a Passion, I have been meeting virtually with colleagues across Canada, listening to and participating in...