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Toronto plays were foreign to us this year: Imports got here late, but thank goodness
they got here when they did
Robert Cushman's review of theatre in 2004, mentions our production of Much Ado About Nothing.
December 27, 2004 - Robert Cushman, Life & Arts Section, National Post

2B or not 2B a must C
This delightful Bard-inspired piffle is designed for maximum laughs and minimum dread. It removes the effort in favour of accessible contemporary references and tells us a little about the man, well, kind of.
August 19, 2004 - Anne Brodie, Special, yorkregion.com

By Any Other Name?
How much can you bend Shakespeare before it breaks?
"...taken all around, it was the second most enjoyable Shakespeare so far this year, bettered only by Stratford's Timon of Athens."
August 9, 2004 - Robert Cushman, Life & Arts Section, National Post

Production ambitious, innovative
The night is hot and humid and the marsh grasses and cedar mulch on the tent floor smell marvelous in combination with the scent of anticipation.
July 29, 2004 - Article, yorkregion.com

MIXED MUCH Bard Update Works, But Leads Disappoint
It's amazing how resilient Shakespeare's plays can be, even when they're catapulted into a new era ....
July 29, 2004 - Article by Jon Kaplan, NOW Toronto

Uproarious light elbows out the dark
In William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Don John describes himself as a "plain-dealing villain" and, his eloquence notwithstanding, remains a study of evil for evil's sake. Director David Ferry is not impressed with such tardy motivation.
July 23, 2004 - Article by Kamal Al-Solaylee, The Globe and Mail

Nation's finest talents at local theatre
From Gershwin to comedic melodies, local residents will be treated to an array of some of Canada's finest theatrical talents this weekend at the Newmarket Theatre.
July 22, 2004 - Article by Caroline Grech, Staff Writer, yorkregion.com

There is much ado about Newmarket
Sometimes a show just feels right and when that happens, it can override a multitude of small objections.
July 21, 2004 - Article by Richard Ouzounian, Theatre Critic, Toronto Star

Resurgence announces new Artistic Producer and knock out season
Resurgence is proud to announce that celebrated Canadian Actor/Director David Ferry has been appointed the organization's new Artistic Director.
May 17, 2004 - Resurgence Theatre News Release

Region's women celebrate achievements
Sheila Pearce, Founding Member of Resurgence Theatre Company, received the Performing and Theatre Arts Achievement Award at the 2004 York Region In Celebration of Women Awards on April 24, 2004
April 27, 2004 - Article, yorkregion.com

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