One of the more challenging aspects in the original Book of Esther is how misogyny is dealt with: in the end Haman (Ham) is hung, but the King gets off scot-free. There is no accountability. On one hand, it’s easy to say, “Well, he was the King,” or “We don’t know what happens AFTER the Book, that wasn’t written down,” … Read More
Toronto International Film Festival
Who Is Esther has a fascinating – and inspiring – backstory. Randall Craig wrote it in the hospital while receiving treatment for leukemia and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. The development process was also interesting: a first-time playwright trying (unsuccessfully) to elbow in to the established theatre scene. And then there’s the production itself: from a script and score, the … Read More
Thank You for your Service to Date
There’s a moment when enough is enough when you stop absorbing someone else’s abuse and claim the power to move forward. “Thank You for Your Service to Date” is that moment: the line drawn, the turning point where silence ends and strength begins. The Kingston Fringe run is behind us, but this scene is still just a listen away. Revisit … Read More
Show on the Go: Rhyme Zone – a cool Who Is Esther discovery
How do you make sure that an entire sung-through musical… actually rhymes? Randall shows us his not-so-secret “rhyme” resource… Missed us? We miss you too. Catch up on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you like to listen.
The Invitation
A single invitation changes everything. It is the moment the story turns for Esther, and there’s no going back. The Kingston Fringe run is behind us, but this scene, and this story, is still just an invitation away. Revisit the music anytime on Apple Music and Sportify. Let it pull you back in.
Turnabout
Real wisdom means being willing to turn around and look again. “Turn About,” from Who Is Esther, honors the humble, the gracious, the truly exceptional: the ones who choose to see differently. So turn around, and buy your ticket to Kingston Fringe. 🎭
It started with a corner block.
Who Is Esther opens right there on a gritty street corner, where the whole story begins. The Kingston Fringe run may be behind us, but the story isn’t going anywhere. Relive the music anytime stream Who Is Esther on Apple Music and Sportify. Let the story pull you back in. 🎶 If you like this and are a musical director, … Read More
The Benefits of Helping Others
Serving others has been shown to reduce stress, boost mental health, increase happiness, and even drive personal and professional success. By understanding these benefits, we can see that helping others is not just a moral choice, but a scientifically supported path to a more fulfilling, healthier life. We see this in the musical in several places: Uncle Mo helping Esther … Read More
Last Day Jitters
Today is the final performance of Who Is Esther at the Kingston Fringe Festival: the show is at 5:45 at the Tett Centre. But stay tuned, “We are believers”. Congratulations to our incredible cast, crew, friends and family for bringing this inspiring performance to the world, for the very first time. Thank you to everyone who joined us: Your laughter, … Read More
Don’t have tickets “Ok we can fix this”
WOW what a great run for the musical Who Is Esther at the Kingston Fringe Festival. If you haven’t seen the show, join us at the matinée today for our second to last show of the World premiere of Who Is Esther. Show at 12:45 PMTickets at: WhoIsEsther.net/tix.Location: The Tett Centre370 Kingston St W, Kingston, ON