Tessa Perkins
Some infinities are bigger than others
June 16, 2014On the surface this film may seem like a typical teen romance full of clichés, but the story goes much deeper than that. Dealing with both love and death in profound ways, The Fault in Our Stars is full of wise words and emotional scenes. Shailene Woodley proves once again that she is a talented actress, and her Divergent brother Ansel Elgort shines as her love interest. Hazel Grace Lancaster (Woodley) is a normal 17-year old girl, except that she pulls an oxygen tank around with her and faces the threat of her impending death on a daily basis. Her…
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Ballet BC alumna Makaila Wallace begins a new chapter
June 16, 2014Makaila Wallace is embarking on a new chapter of her career. After almost 11 years with Ballet BC, she is now an independent artist looking for new adventures and exploring all the possibilities for her future. “It was time for…
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Stealing your heart
May 26, 2014How does a contemporary dance show inspire a Lululemon capsule collection? Amber Funk Barton is still surprised that she can now say she has her own clothing line, and she feels so grateful for the experience. “I feel that…
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Off to see the wizard
May 26, 2014Are you good or evil? What does that even mean? Wicked explores the idea that none of us are really good nor evil, but a combination of both, and how we end up that way is more complex than we…
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Totem explores the infinite potential of human existence
May 20, 2014Chronicling the evolution of the human species from amphibians, to apes, to the present, Totem is a new Cirque du Soleil production that fuses many cultures and inspirations to create a magical tapestry of human ingenuity. As tour publicist Francis…
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Words can move us in many ways
May 12, 2014Described as “poetic movement performed by actors, dancers and musicians,” Wild Excursions Performance’s new show transforms poetry into physical theatre. “It’s kind of like adapting one marginalized, ignored, misunderstood art form to another,” laughed artistic director Conrad Alexandrowicz. The concept…
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DOXA is full of secrets and lies
May 6, 2014“Documentary in Canada is in an embattled moment,” explains Dorothy Woodend, director of programming for DOXA, Vancouver’s documentary film festival. There was a time when National Film Board (NFB) short films were played before Hollywood blockbusters at the local cinema,…
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Looking at the world Without Masks
May 5, 2014Racism isn’t always easy to identify. Dr. Nuno Porto, curatorial liaison for Without Masks, hopes that this exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology dealing with Afro-Cuban social issues such as racism and exclusion can shed light on our own…
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Fast Romantics release Afterlife Blues
April 7, 2014What if you get to the afterlife and you’re not impressed with what you see? This is the quirky idea that sparked the title for the Fast Romantics’ new album, Afterlife Blues. While it may seem like the record is…
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Are you Proud of your government?
April 7, 2014Whether or not you’re proud of the current federal government, if you’re interested in politics, Michael Healy’s Proud will be an enjoyable show. “I would hope people of all political stripes come to the show,” said director and Firehall Arts…
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