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Sold-out run for “Recipe for a Riot Grrrl”!

Posted on March 30, 2023March 31, 2023

I’m delighted to say we had a sold-out run for “Recipe for a Riot Grrrl” and the 35th New Ideas Festival (Alumnae Theatre, Toronto)! Audience response was overwhelmingly positive. See some quotes below. “It is beautifully well written. We enjoyed the dialogue, the humour and the vivid characters!!” Cate, Oakville “A highlight of the writing…

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35th Annual New Ideas Festival video promo

Posted on March 24, 2023April 4, 2023

Watch this promo video to get a glimpse of the varied and fascinating theatrical fair available March 22-26 at Toronto’s 35th New Ideas Festival of new plays. Included in the festival is “Recipe for a Riot Grrrl,” my story of two punk rock women navigating the challenges of sisterhood, middle age, and career change.

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New production photos & videos on Instagram

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

You can see some fun new photos and video interviews from “Recipe for a Riot Grrrl” rehearsals on Instagram (see link page right). Unfortunately, the plug-ins on this website (as opposed to the Instagram page) are fighting with each other at the moment, preventing me from uploading new photos and videos right here. Hope to…

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Can you start again in mid-life? Yes.

Posted on March 3, 2023

Actor Lawrie Carruthers shares what she hopes audiences will take away from our new play Recipe for a Riot Grrrl. (New Ideas Festival, Week 2, March 22-26, Alumnae Theatre, Toronto.) Riot Grrrl Interview Lawrie Carruthers 2 1080 p

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Actor Natalie Stephenson on Recipe for a Riot Grrrl (March 22-26)

Posted on February 28, 2023March 30, 2023

In this 50-second clip, actor Natalie Stephenson’s talks about her Recipe for a Riot Grrrl character “Allison.” Interviewer:” What’s the one thing you want people to walk away [from the play] thinking about?”  Natalie: “That women can do anything. We’re badass even as we age and if we want to do something crazy, wild, dirty,…

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New production in Toronto in March 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023February 23, 2023

Happy to announce my 30-minute play Recipe for a Riot Grrrl is being produced by the New Ideas Festival in Toronto, March 22-26th, 2023. Directed by Dora-award winner Ian Prinsloo. Plot: When the leader of a ’90s Riot Grrrl band decides to quit and become a baker, her sister and bandmate fights to save their…

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Check out the 35th New Ideas Festival of short plays (March)

Posted on February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

Looking for a reliable night out? How about four shows in 100 minutes: a variety pack of new plays by established and up-and-coming playwrights, directors, and actors. That’s what you’ll get this March from the 35th season of the New Ideas Festival of new Canadian work. And if a mix of punk rock, ’90 nostalgia,…

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Welcome to my new site

Posted on February 14, 2023February 22, 2023

Welcome to my new theatre-work website. As an emerging playwright and theatre creator, there comes a point where LinkedIn just doesn’t cut it. Theatre is a creative, multi-media endeavor, so here’s hoping this new site will allow me to showcase my work better. On this site, you’ll find information about recent scripts, productions, acting adventures,…

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  • Sold-out run for “Recipe for a Riot Grrrl”!
  • 35th Annual New Ideas Festival video promo
  • New production photos & videos on Instagram
  • Can you start again in mid-life? Yes.
  • Actor Natalie Stephenson on Recipe for a Riot Grrrl (March 22-26)

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