Author Archives: Kevin

Last Saturday night the show officially hit its stride.  I myself had, and also heard among several of my cast-mates, a number of those incredible moments (which leave an actor feeling, in equal quantities, both frustrated and elated) in which … Continue reading →

Well, we're open!  And the old war-horse is now well in harness and galloping apace.   Great to see so many people out for opening, filling the tent with warmth and welcome, on a night that saw baseball-sized hail fall … Continue reading →

Seeing the tent in all its full-sized, three-poled, twelve-paneled glory for the first time was a stirring occasion: really quite impressive.  (The new Children's Playground next door to us is equally impressive, as is the parking traffic: all are recommended … Continue reading →

Short day today, what with it being a holiday and all (though every day at SIR feels like a holiday!).  We're told that the tent is erect and set pieces are, as we speak, being transported out to Assiniboine Park.  … Continue reading →

Day 6 of rehearsal already!!  The show is blocked, the wardrobe fitted, the set underway, all my lines have been scanned, highlighted, punctuated, and even spoken out loud!  All that remains is to memorize, then "suit the word to the … Continue reading →

Kevin Klassen, one half of your intrepid Artistic Chair here, taking a break from the Twitter page to announce official casting for HENRY IV, PARTS 1 & 2 (including additional roles that you won't find on our home page)!  If … Continue reading →

A full week late, yes, but I'm writing this in participation with Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust's week long celebration.   How has Shakespeare impacted my life? Well, to begin with, as an English-speaking member of the last 400 years of Western … Continue reading →