Canadian theatre in New Zealand

[Valerie Senyk]

That's so exciting to hear, and congratulations to Guillermo, Ches et al for
their work! I was able to see a theatre performance by a troupe of Maoris
travelling through Canada about 4 years ago -it left a great impression on
me and was quite inspiring. It's terrific to get news like this. Thanks.
Valerie Senyk

Anne F. Nothof wrote:

> Hello theatrephiles,
>
> Located on the Fringe of the International Arts Festival in Wellington,
> NZ was a very fine Canadian play, in a very fine production: "The
> Terrible But Incomplete Journals of John D." by Guillermo Verdecchia,
> performed by Michael Fenton, actor, and Francesca Mountfort, cellist,
> and directed by Ches Skinner.  The pacing, mood shifts, and ironic
> insights contributed to a moving production.  The audience was small,
> but the appreciation huge.
>
> PS. All of the new NZ plays enjoyed sold-out houses during the Festival,
> and enthusiastic audiences. Plays on Maori themes and by Maori
> playwrights were the highlight of the theatre events. The arts in NZ are
> cooking.
>
> Anne Nothof
> roving reporter