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Hi, and welcome to the website. I'm an actor, writer, and composer originally from Calgary, now based in Toronto. Currently, you can catch me as a member of the Toronto Jersey Boys company, when on any given night I may be one of four ensemble roles or one of two leads (I'm a swing and understudy for the show). I also wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Red Fightin' Blue (formerly The Chritian Republican Fundraiser in Dayton Tennessee) which won best of Fringe in 2008 in Toronto and will be mounted at Talk is Free in Barrie in May 2010. A recent project that is dear to my heart is My Side of the Country, a show for families that celebrates Canada and its people. And of course, I'm a Singer/Songwriter, which is how this whole website got started. Have a look around, and if you have any questions, drop me an email.
Happy Holidays
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December 20, 2009
Wanted to wish everyone a happy holidays. The other day, eight Jersey Boys Toronto Company members and I were singing at the EZ Rock radio station here in Toronto, and I thought you might enjoy a listen, just follow the link!: http://www.ezrock.com/media/1039910
Otherwise, things keep rolling along. I've started in on re-writing Red Fighting Blue, and the process has begun on a new album of my original songs. And of course, Jersey Boys continues as crowds keep coming in! And I'd better go... I'm on for Norm today...
My Side of the Country demo
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November 24, 2009
Just last friday I picked up the demo for a new show I've written for families about Canada, My Side of the Country. We had a great workshop of the piece this summer, but as usually happens after a workshop you wind up asking, "Okay, what happens now". I'm very grateful that Levon Ichkhanian stepped in to produce an excellent demo of the show. With only 8 hours of studio time, the cast pulled off some magic and captured the energy of what makes this show so much fun. Thanks as well to Greg Kolchinsky at Trubbleclef Studios for making it sound so good. And now... the real work begins.
On a side note, I've started getting back into the open mics... a CD is in the works!
Red Fightin' Blue and a musical workshop
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August 8, 2009
I've just realized that it's been 8 months since I've updated this website, time seems to be going by quickly-- it's been a bit bizarre to be in one place for so long after so much moving around! Having a great time with Jersey Boys, how great to be able to sit down and do such a great piece of theatre.
The other great thing about being in one place is the chance to get some work done. Just last month there was a workshop of my new musical for kids, My Side of the Country through Scriptlab, a group that develops musical theatre. Thanks to a great group of people I had a chance to see the show up on its feet. More news on that show to come.
Also, coming up next year, Talk is Free Theatre will be producing a new version of my show, The Christian Republican Fundraiser in Dayton Tennessee under the name Red Fightin' Blue in May 2010. Check out their website at www.tift.ca for more info!
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