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Spotlight on stagecraft: 519 Magazine’s Theatre Coverage brings you reviews, features, and behind-the-scenes looks at the latest theatrical productions in Windsor, London, and across Southwestern Ontario.

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The Price of Freedom: A Bold New Play Explores Justice, Sacrifice, and Canada’s Role in History

February 19, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off on The Price of Freedom: A Bold New Play Explores Justice, Sacrifice, and Canada’s Role in History

Arts Collective Theatre (ACT) is set to debut The Price of Freedom, a powerful courtroom drama that explores Canada’s role in the fight for justice during the 1860s. The play tells the true story of […]

Playwright Jonathan Tessier - 2025
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Explosive New Play Tackles Generational Conflicts

February 18, 2025 Michael Potter Comments Off on Explosive New Play Tackles Generational Conflicts

Is it possible for people from different generations to understand each other? And what about those who feel like they don’t fit into any generation at all – what can they choose? What are their […]

First Night 2023 -MKP & Fay - Photo credit Kieran Potter
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Post Productions ‘First Night’ Sparkles Brighter in Second Coming

December 18, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off on Post Productions ‘First Night’ Sparkles Brighter in Second Coming

As twinkling lights dance through Windsor’s winter sky and the scent of pine and peppermint fills the crisp December air, Post Productions’ revival of “First Night” at The Shadowbox Theatre emerges as a heartwarming gift […]

First Night performance photo Dec 2023 (Michael K Potter & Fay Lynn) Photo Cred. Kieran Potter
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First Night Combines Hope, Love, and Holiday Cheer with Combative Romantic Comedy

December 5, 2024 Michael Potter Comments Off on First Night Combines Hope, Love, and Holiday Cheer with Combative Romantic Comedy

Shortly after Halloween each year, whether you think it’s too early or not early enough, the sights and sounds of the holiday season emerge from hibernation. The first time you realize that song playing on […]

A Christmas Story - Credit: Gene Schilling
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Windsor Light Music Theatre Unwraps A Christmas Story

November 13, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off on Windsor Light Music Theatre Unwraps A Christmas Story

In a season already stuffed like a holiday turkey with Christmas fare, Windsor Light Music Theatre is betting big on nostalgia – and they’re not shooting their eye out. This musical adaptation of the beloved […]

Playwright Kieran Potter (1)
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Comedy Fantasy Wins 2024 Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest After a Shocking Twist

September 23, 2024 Michael Potter Comments Off on Comedy Fantasy Wins 2024 Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest After a Shocking Twist

Although the decision was made more than three months ago, Post Productions is finally able to reveal the winner of its 2024 Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest. This year’s winner, submitted by Panos Kirby, is Copracorn — […]

ACT - Rent cast 2024 1
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5,256,000 Minutes of Passion: Arts Collective Theatre Celebrates 10 Years with RENT

September 23, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off on 5,256,000 Minutes of Passion: Arts Collective Theatre Celebrates 10 Years with RENT

In a city where the rent is too damn high and the arts scene is yearning for a revolution, the Arts Collective Theatre (ACT) in Windsor, is proving that love and passion can conquer all. […]

Red Bra
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‘The Red Brassiere’ Brings Back Beloved Detective Duo After 20 Years, Donuts Included

September 6, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off on ‘The Red Brassiere’ Brings Back Beloved Detective Duo After 20 Years, Donuts Included

In a nostalgic revival, the crime-solving pair of Detectives John Moore and Steven Hodgeson are set to return to the stage in “The Red Brassiere,” playing at the Shadowbox Theatre in Windsor, Ontario, from September […]

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(up)Staged Finds Comedy in Awkward People Behaving Awkwardly

May 16, 2024 Michael Potter Comments Off on (up)Staged Finds Comedy in Awkward People Behaving Awkwardly

What do you find funny? People like to say “comedy is subjective” as though that provides some kind of information, but it doesn’t. There are obviously clear limits to what people can find funny without […]

Newsies Jr ACT 1
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The Future of Theatre Shines Bright in ACT Windsor’s “Newsies Jr.”

May 13, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off on The Future of Theatre Shines Bright in ACT Windsor’s “Newsies Jr.”

Stop the presses! Arts Collective Theatre (ACT) Windsor’s recent production of “Newsies Jr.” at the Capitol Theatre has made headlines – and for all the right reasons. This powerhouse show, fueled by the boundless energy […]

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