Up Close and Personal: Shakespeare Unplugged, a raw exploration of the Bard's power of persuasion on tour

Montreal, QC – October 27, 2009 – Repercussion Theatre is proud to announce a tour of their critically acclaimed play, Shakespeare Unplugged, from November 9 through November 21, 2009.

During the tour, Repercussion will make stops at Lower Canada College (November 10, including a free public performance at 7:00pm to celebrate LCC’s Centennial), the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts (November 16 to 19, geared to high school and CEGEP classes, and a public show on November 18), the Hudson Village Theatre (November 20 and 21), as well as a presentation at the Chez Soi Residence in NDG. Repercussion will also present a preview of Shakespeare Unplugged through a special Shakespeare-in-the-Pub evening at O'hara's Pub on University Street  (November 8 at 7:30 pm).

Repercussion Theatre Raises $825 for the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation

Due to the generosity of its patrons, Repercussion Theatre raised $825 in one evening for the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation.
 
During this Repercussion Theatre's presentation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It on August 12th at the Old Port, Repercussion appealed to its audience to help support Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation fundraising efforts. The event was a fruitful collaboration where half of the donations received during that evening's show went directly to support the Foundation. The money will help the MCHF in its drive to raise funds for the much-needed new hospital, slated to open its doors on the Glen Campus in Notre-Dame-de-Grace in 2013.
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Repercussion Theatre: A True Community Effort

 
Although Repercussion Theatre has always held community outreach at its core and depended on community support, the 2009 season has successfully taken these ideals to a whole new level.

Thanks to its volunteers and audience members, the registered charity has been successful in offering its 21st season of free performances and new this year, over 1,000 non-perishable goods to communities across Montreal. And with nine more shows of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It  to go, the season is only halfway through its run which ends August 16!
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Shakespeare-in-the-Park Hudson show rescheduled to Saturday, August 8th 2009

Repercussion Theatre was forced to cancel the Tuesday, August 4th presentation of Shakespeare-in-the-Park when it became clear the rain was too disruptive.  Fortunately, a Saturday night had been reserved for just such an occurrence.   The Hudson performance will now take place on Saturday, August 8th at Thompson Park at 7:30pm.

The cast and crew of William Shakespeare's As You Like It would like to extend a warm thank you to all those who came out to the park on Tuesday to show their support.
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"Repercussion Theatre's As You Like It worth the hassles"

"... Judging from what I saw, Repercussion Theatre's park-touring production of As You Like It is worth braving the mosquitoes and filtering out the interference.

The look is 19th century, inspired by Notman photos at the McCord Museum, with period costumes of muted colours, featuring hoop skirts and top hats. The action is played out on a tiered wooden platform with a sepia-toned backdrop.

Director Paul Hopkins keeps things moving briskly in this tale of squabbling brothers, banished dukes, runaway girls, mistaken identities and love conquering all. Occasionally, some of the characters speak French, but the bilingual mix is deftly done so that the story is lost to no one ..."

Read the full Montreal Gazette review here.

"The Greenest Theatre in Montreal"

Repercussion Theatre's environmental innovations have been featured in The Montreal Gazette!

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Contribute to our food drive!

“If music be the food of love, play on.”

Twelfth Night

Repercussion Theatre is putting a new spin on the proverbial dinner-theatre package. This summer, attend one of our free shows and spread the good cheer in these difficult economic times by bringing a non-perishable food item. We will make sure it gets delivered to your local food bank. Theatre for you, and dinner for those in your local community.

Food will be donated to:

Repercussion Theatre presents AS YOU LIKE IT

Repercussion Theatre, Montreal’s professional classical theatre company, puts a new spin on As You Like It during their 21st Shakespeare-in-the-Park tour from July 23 to August 16.

Local audiences will be thrilled to see that in Repercussion’s version of As You Like It Arden Forest is not in England but in La Belle Province, featuring the traditional folksy rhythms, music and dances that have entertained rural Québec for centuries. As well, while this production is primarily English, there will be French characters to help reflect Montreal’s linguistic duality. It really is “As You Like It” as this amazing production is filled with dance, music, laughter, and of course, love.

Repercussion Theatre renews its pledge to make Shakespeare accessible to Montreal Audiences... in the park and beyond.

Repercussion Theatre, Montreal's professional classical theatre company, has announced its 2009 season. In addition to its usual Shakespeare-in-the-Park summer tour, Repercussion Theatre is teaming up with the Montreal Baroque Festival, and will remount and tour the popular two-actor show, Shakespeare Unplugged.
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Casting Call for William Shakespeare's As You Like It

Repercussion Theatre is holding auditions for non-Equity members for its upcoming Shakespeare-in-the-Park tour of William Shakespeare's As You Like It. For non-Equity artists, priority will be given to those who have recently graduated from theatre school and/or have classical theatre experience or training.

Announcing Shakespeare Training Program's Spring Session

Repercussion Theatre is pleased to offer its spring session of the Shakespeare Training Program featuring a Master Class -- an intensive 5-day scene study workshop taught by DOMINI BLYTHE, DOUGLAS CAMPBELL and MOIRA WYLIE. And, back by popular demand, Shakespeare Level 1.
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20 years and beyond

Thanks to everyone who helped make our 20th season a ”Tempestuous” success. We couldn't have done it without you!

For twenty years now, audiences, artists, technicians, donors and sponsors have woven Repercussion Theatre into the cultural fabric of Montreal. By supporting Repercussion Theatre, you help give life to dreams in a park near you, or in a school near you, or in library near you…
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New Management at Repercussion Theatre

Jake Chadwick, President of the Board of Directors of Repercussion Theatre, announced today that Artistic Director Paul Hopkins will add the portfolio of longtime Executive Director Ray Hiltz to his duties. Hiltz has left the company to pursue other challenges. While the loss of Ray Hiltz is a difficult one, the company is excited by the potential that Hopkins’ vision will bring to Repercussion.

Shakespeare Training Program: Fall 2008 courses

Repercussion Theatre is offering its Shakespeare Training Program again for a second year. This fall,  the company will focus on its Professional Shakespeare Training classes with Shakespeare Level I (intensive weekend course) from October 17th to 26th and Shakespeare Level II, which will follow the previous from October 29th to December 6th.

Click here for more information on the courses and registration (you will redirected to our Professional Shakespeare Training page).
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Congratulations to Joel Gauthier, winner of our Theatre in the Parks Grand Prize!

Joel Gauthier, from Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, is this year's winner of the grand Theatre in the Parks prize: two first-class return trip tickets on the Quebec-Windsor corridor graciously offered by VIA Rail Canada.

Thank you to all who participated!
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO THE PARKS THIS SUMMER!

OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF THEATRE IN THE PARKS IS NOW OVER. REPERCUSSION THEATRE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL SUPPORTERS AND FANS WHO BRAVED THE ELEMENTS THIS SUMMER AND CAME DOWN TO THE PARKS FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S "THE TEMPEST".

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHAKESPEARE TRAINING PROGRAM. CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE THIS FALL.
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Theatre in the Parks - The Show must go on!

Halfway through its Theatre in the Parks tour, the cast and crew of Repercussion Theatre are getting used to performing in the rain. It is almost poetic, given that the company is presenting its 20th anniversary production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. In the play, the magician Prospero conjures a storm to shipwreck his enemies. Mother Nature has done her best to shipwreck Repercussion’s season, but as in the play, the victims persevere.
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CALLING VOLUNTEERS!!!

IF YOU WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER FOR REPERCUSSION THEATRE'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON PLEASE CONTACT MELISSA AT PR@REPERCUSSIONTHEATRE.COM OR (514) 931-2644!

COME AND JOIN THE THEATRE IN THE PARKS TEAM FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER!!!
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions invites you to discover The Tempest this summer

I am delighted to invite theatre lovers to discover or rediscover Shakespeare in a fresh, contemporary style with the Repercussion Theatre in the open air.
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Repercussion Theatre presents Shakespeare's The Tempest / La tempête as part of its Theatre in the Parks / Théâtre en plein air tour   

Repercussion Theatre is proud to announce that it will tour The Tempest / La Tempête by William Shakespeare from July 22 to August 17, 2008 in parks across the Greater Montreal area. The shows, presented in English and French, are part of the bilingual programming for the 20th anniversary of Theatre in the Parks / Théâtre en plein air.
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Repercussion Theatre cancels its summer production of Les fourberies de Scapin at the Old Port of Montreal

Repercussion Theatre regrets to announce that it has cancelled its outdoor theatre run of Les fourberies de Scapin at the Old Port of Montreal. The company had originally scheduled the play from June 21 to July 6 as part of its Theatre in the Parks / Théâtre en plein air programming.

This does not affect the company’s scheduled production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest / La Tempête, which will be presented in parks of the Greater Montreal Area in July and August.
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Repercussion Theatre wins two awards for 2007 production of Greek

Repercussion Theatre's production of Greek, presented in Montreal and Ottawa in March 2007, has been honored with two Rideau Awards, Ottawa's professional theatre awards. The awards, for Best Production and Best Director, were given out yesterday at the Arts Court Theatre in Ottawa in front of the city’s professional theatre community.
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Repercussion Theatre announces its 20th Anniversary Season

This season, Repercussion Theatre will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a grand program – one that reflects the company’s core mission to present its unique Montreal brand of free professional outdoor theatre to diverse communities across the Montreal region in English and in French. As always, this year’s productions will give valuable professional theatre experience to over fifty young artists, designers and technicians.
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Professional Shakespeare Training - Level 2

Repercussion Theatre offers a Professional Shakespeare Training course for advanced students from March 19 to April 19, 2008.
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Repercussion Theatre is proud to announce its 2008 auditions

The company will hold auditions for Scapin: The Schemer / Les fourberies de Scapin and The Tempest / La Tempête March 14 and 15, 2008.
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Repercussion Theatre launches its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

With three upcoming shows, over 60 performances, and an audience reach of 30,000, Repercussion Theatre's 20th anniversary season represents the largest local tour in the company's history. To make this bold season a reality, the company has launched a special fundraising campaign to raise $ 150,000.
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OPEN HOUSE AT REPERCUSSION THEATRE!

Drop by and meet our dynamic teachers for a special Open House day on Saturday January 12, 2008 from 2-5pm at Repercussion Theatre's studio located at 1006 rue de la Montagne, suite 111 (Lucien-L'Allier metro). Classes start the week of January 19th. Register now, class size is limited!
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Shakespeare Training  Program for actors and non-actors

This January, Repercussion Theatre continues its successful Shakespeare Training Program. Shakespeare training courses will be conducted in English and are for professional actors as well as for young people with no theatre experience. For more information, click on the Read More link. To register, call us at 514-931-2644 or email us at 411@repercussiontheatre.com.
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James Lavoie wins Best Costumes MECCA award for Scapin: The Schemer.

For a second year in a row, James Lavoie wins Best Costumes MECCA award.
In 2006, Lavoie had won the Best Costumes MECCA award for Repercussion Theatre's Theatre in the Parks production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. This year, James Lavoie wins Best Costumes MECCA award for Repercussion Theatre's Theatre in the Parks production of Molière's Scapin: The Schemer.

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Repercussion Theatre's Scapin: The Schemer nominated for five MECCA awards

This summer's production of Molière's Les fourberies de Scapin in French and English, Scapin: The Schemer, is nominated in five MECCA categories.
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THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

This year's Theatre in the Parks production of Molière's Les fourberies de Scapin was a great success thanks to all of you who came out to the parks this summer to see this classic comedy performed in English and French by the same cast in repertory.

Watch for next year's events as Repercussion Theatre celebrates 20 years of bringing live theatre to communities across Montreal!
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Scapin: The Schemer gets rave reviews

Only two weeks left to see the show everybody is talking about!
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Repercussion Theatre announces its new Artistic Director, Paul Hopkins

MONTREAL, JULY 18, 2007 - Repercussion Theatre's Board of Directors recently announced, during its annual general meeting, the company's new incoming Artistic Director, Paul Hopkins.
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Repercussion Theatre at Bastille Day celebrations in Montreal

Repercussion Theatre presented an excerpt of its upcoming show Les fourberies de Scapin by Molière at Viger Square on Saturday 14th 2007 for the French holiday celebrations in Montreal.
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Repercussion Theatre launches its 19th season of the Theatre in the Parks festival

Repercussion Theatre returns to the parks this summer with its very first venture into the hilarious world of Molière. This year, Repercussion Theatre presents Molière's Scapin: The Schemer in an adapted English version and Les fourberies de Scapin in an adapted French version. A unique experience in Montreal, this Theatre in the Parks production will present twenty shows in English and nine in French all performed by the same cast.
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