Theatre Reviews: May 2012 Archives

Friday May 18, 2012

Big Shot

The critically acclaimed production of "Big Shot" opened at Ghost River Theatre last night.
It's a one man show that tells the story of a shocking incident on board a Vancouver Skytrain as seen through the eyes of an eight year old boy. It stars Jon Lachlan Stewart - who's been touring the show for several years.
Our theatre critic Jessica Goldman was at the opening.

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Monday May 7, 2012

Playing With Fire: The Theo Fleury Story

He's been a hockey hero, a troublemaker, a victim and an advocate for the rights of the sexually abused.
Former NHL star Theo Fleury's life has always had a dramatic life. It's now being turned into a play.
The world premiere opening night of Alberta Theatre Project's Playing with Fire : The Theo Fleury Story took place on Friday.
The Eyeopener's theatre critic Jessica Goldman was at the opening and she's here to tell us what she thought.

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November 2012
- Wed., 28 – Theatre review: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
- Mon., 26 – Theatre review: Noise
- Fri., 16 – Theatre review: It Could Be Any One of Us
October 2012
- Wed., 24 – Theatre review: Rock of Ages
- Mon., 15 – Theatre review: Intimate Apparel
September 2012
- Mon., 17 – Jessica Goldman reviews "Next to Normal"
- Fri., 14 – Mario's movie reviews
- Tue., 11 – Jessica Goldman reviews The Bob Shivery Show
- Thu., 6 – Jessica Goldman - Sexy Laundry
August 2012
- Thu., 16 – Theatre review: Evil Dead
- Thu., 9 – More Fringe picks from Jessica Goldman
- Tue., 7 – Jessica Goldman heads to the Fringe
July 2012
- Fri., 20 – Theatre review: My Name is Asher Lev
- Tue., 3 – Jessica Goldman - Jersey Boys review
June 2012
- Tue., 19 – Night
- Thu., 14 – Oil and Water
- Thu., 7 – Awards
- Fri., 1 – Sofa Cinema
May 2012
- Fri., 18 – Big Shot
- Mon., 7 – Playing With Fire: The Theo Fleury Story
April 2012
- Mon., 16 – Jessica Goldman reviews "Cats"
- Tue., 3 – Jessica Goldman reviews "Whimsy State"
March 2012
- Mon., 26 – Jessica Goldman reviews "Rope"
- Thu., 8 – Jessica Goldman reviews "Race"
February 2012
- Mon., 6 – Jessica Goldman reviews 'Enron'
January 2012
- Mon., 30 – Review of Calgary Opera's Moby Dick
- Wed., 11 – Taking Shakespeare review
November 2011
- Mon., 28 – Theatre review - The Wizard of Oz
- Thu., 17 – Theatre review - Any Night
- Mon., 7 – Theatre review - A Behanding in Spokane
October 2011
- Mon., 24 – Theatre review - Penny Plain
- Mon., 17 – Theatre review - To Kill A Mockingbird
September 2011
- Thu., 22 – True Love Lies
January 2011
- Sat., 1 – Jessica Goldman

Jessica Goldman

"Theatre junkie" is the way Jessica Goldman likes to describe herself. And whether as a journalist, communications expert or a young amateur stage actress, the theatre has always been something special and important to her.

Jessica obtained her journalism degree from Ryerson University and worked as a television and print reporter for CTV, CityTV and The Sun in and around the Toronto area. While her assignments were mainly business and news-related, Jessica would often find ways to incorporate her love of the performing arts into her work through special performance reviews or general arts reporting.

As a communications expert, Jessica has worked with many theatre companies to help them better engage with audiences and spread the word about their performances.

Upon moving to Calgary in 2010, Jessica started the online Calgary performance review blog www.applause-meter.com. The site aims to enrich theater-goers experience by critiquing performances and making detailed recommendations on what to see and who should see it.

Jessica is a member of the Canadian Theatre Critic Association.