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September 29, 2012
Interestingly enough, the idea for the blog part of my site was to go in depth about the things that were keeping me busy. Then a funny thing happened….. I got kinda busy.
Des McAnuff performs at a function at Koerner Hall
Starting with some work for the wonderful Peggy Shannon, the chair of Ryerson Theatre School. Last fall, she was the driving force behind a concert performance in honor of Des McAnuff. It was a very special night, filled with performances from the likes of Bruce Dow, Jersey Boys, Sean Cullen, and the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Shooting it was an interesting challenge, considering the number of times I wanted to just put down my gear and watch the show. The evening ended with Des himself taking the stage with his fellow Red Dirt Band members. Overall, really special stuff.
I was then lucky enough to shoot the process of Ryerson’s “Women And War” project: a three play cycle incorporating 34 Ryerson undergraduate and graduate artists and scholars, leading artists from five different countries, playwrights such as Judith Thompson and Timberlake Wertenbaker, and a host of professional performers.
The result was a very moving and thought provoking piece of work. Alas, they didn’t have it in their budget to bring their photographer with them to Greece for the performances, but word is it was a worthwhile and successful project for all involved.
Oh yeah, I sold a few shots to the Stratford Festival, there’s also been a fair bit of head shot, maternity, family, production, and general wonderfulness happening this fall. Most recently, shooting the poster and production shots for Jaybird Production’s upcoming performances of David Mamet’s “Oleanna“.