The Drama Fest takes the stage, OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! is in rehearsal, and more!

HART HOUSE THEATRE UPDATE

Issue 18, 2019/2020 Season | February 4, 2020

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In this issue, you'll find the schedule for the 2020 U of T Drama Festival which is on stage this week! We also share some behind the scenes photos of the cast of Oh, What a Lovely War! in rehearsal, tell you about the guest production of Guys and Dolls coming next weekend and we salute our nominations from the My Entertainment World's 2019 Critics’ Pick Awards for the cast of Portia's Julius Caesar .

U of T Drama Festival starts Thursday!

The full schedule for The U of T Drama Festival has been set and the students will start their technical rehearsals today! Come out and support these student-created pieces and have your say in our Viewer's Choice Awards. Each evening begins at 7:30 pm. More information here >>

Thursday, February 6th

SHAKEN WALLS!

The First and Last Teen Mayor of Davenport Ontario

Written By Tristan Bannerman & Audrey Lee

Directed By Tristan Bannerman & Audrey Lee

UofT Improv

The 3rd Annual McGill Drama Festival

Written By UofT Improv

Directed By UofT Improv

UC Follies

Boy Who Cried

Written By Brad Gira

Directed By William Dao

Friday, February 7th

UTSC Drama Club

I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Written By Celeste Raspanti

Directed By Rohil Kishinchandani & Ellora Bhalla

UC Follies

Northrop Frye Has an Existential Crisis in McDonald's

Written By Katherine Burke

Directed By Victoria Watson Sepejak

St. Michael's Troubadours

Lady Margaret

Written By Isabella Cesari

Directed By Isabella Cesari

Saturday, February 8th

Victoria College Drama Society

Father Figures

Written By Leo Morgenstern

Directed By Abigail Whitney

Trinity College Drama Society

TWEP

Written By Nam Nguyen

Directed By Angelli Mcguigan and Claire Ellis

Awards Show to follow

Oh, What a Lovely War! in Rehearsal

Our final production of the season, Oh, What a Lovely War! is hard at work in rehearsal. From music, to blocking rehearsals and a little bit of boot camp, this cast is well on their way to bringing director Autumn Smith's vision to life. The show takes the stage Feb. 28-March 7, 2020. Get your tickets here >>

"The mental agility and precision needed to accomplish this piece, especially the physical sequences to flush out Autumn’s vision is certainly rigorous, meticulous work but so rewarding as an actor." - cast member Jillian Robinson

Drop and give me twenty. Cast members going through their daily drills.

St Michael's College Troubadours presents Guys and Dolls

St Micheal's Troubadours have been staging guest productions at Hart House Theatre for decades. With a mission to show students a well rounded understanding of theatre beyond just performance, they will be calling our theatre home next weekend with their latest production; Guys and Dolls . More information here >>

And the nominees are...

Last week, My Entertainment World announced their 2019 Critics’ Pick Awards Nominees and we were thrilled to see recognition for both Felix Beauchamp and the entire ensemble from our production of Portia's Julius Caesar . Hart House Theatre alumni Shannon Lea Doyle ( Hedwig and the Angry Inch ) and Rachel Forbes ( Portia's Julius Caesar ) were also recognized with a nomination in the Outstanding Design category for their work at Soulpepper this season. Congratulations to all the nominees! More information here >>