We Are Believers is the show’s anthem song… and also a bit of an earworm – and it’s also an example of how the music can change in the rehearsal. The original arrangement of the song didn’t have a harmony at the end (Thank you Brice Leunkeu). The updated arrangement has the exceptional voice of Michelle Kettrick carrying the lead … Read More
Leah Becker on being part of the Who Is Esther Cast
We asked Leah Becker, who plays the Aide, a Schemer, and a member of the chorus, what she enjoys about being part of the production. Here’s what she said… Who Is Esther Tickets are now available: www.WhoIsEsther.net/tix.
The Perversity laugh track?
Perversity You know, in life laughter and fun are key to success… and the key to putting on a great musical. Our chorus (Michelle Kettrick, Tikka Smiley, Sedona Jones and Leah Becker) has a good laugh during the choreography in the song Perversity. From the musical Who is Esther in the upcoming Kingston Fringe Festival performance – tickets info here: … Read More
There is always something to investigate in the Musical Who Is Esther (feat. Tikka Smiley, Tommy Amoroso and Zalyzzah Govia)
Investigate! Interrogate! Ham (Tommy Amoroso) and his wife (Tikka Smiley) go up against Esther (Zalyzzah Govia), while the chorus (Leah Becker, Sedona Jones and Michelle Kettrick) work on the investigation in a clip from “Who Is Esther” during our rehearsals. From the musical Who is Esther in the upcoming Kingston Fringe Festival performance – tickets info here: http://www.whoisesther.com/tickets.
Spreading the Word: The Musical, “Who Is Esther,” Posters hit the Streets
Tickets go on sale next week. Our Ticket page at www.WhoIsEsther.com has all of the info you need to know, as well as the link to the Fringe box office, when it goes live. Check back every few days… there’s a rumor that they may go on sale early.
Add and Repeat. We are Believers
Why is a “earworm” an “earworm”? The technical definition of an Earworm – also known as an Involuntary Musical Imagery (INMI) – is the conscious experience of hearing music in your head without an external source. The earworm lives at the intersection of memory, emotion, and auditory processing. When you hear a tune that is very catchy, your auditory cortex … Read More
Meet Uncle Mo, the elder statesman
A singer‑songwriter, participant in the Canadian Model & Talent Convention, and proud member of the Forte Toronto Gay Men’s Chorus. Brice has purposefully built his performance experience with one clear destination in mind: the musical theatre stage. Alongside his theatre work, he has been developing original musical material and honing a versatile vocal identity that moves fluidly through pop, soul, … Read More
Meet Mary Gesim. The crew member behind the posts that pack the house.
We are delighted to introduce Mary Gesim, who lends her talents to social media, marketing design, and administration. She brings exactly the kind of polish and organization this production needs to connect with audiences far and wide. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a major in Applied Linguistics, from Cebu Technological University. Her professional experience spans social … Read More
Musical “medicine” at PMH
Who Is Esther began in a “bubble room” at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. In this special room where an entire wall was a HEPA filter, is also where melodies became medicine, creativity sparked healing, and purpose ignited recovery. Focusing on the creative (in my case, writing Who Is Esther) kept my mind off the challenges of treatment, and channeled … Read More
Show on the Go: Is writing a musical like writing a book?
There’s a lot of work in writing a book (I’ve written 8). But what about a musical? In this video, I take you behind the scenes and describe each stage we went through, from initial idea, to getting it on-stage. Who Is Esther hits the stage at the Kingston Fringe Festival August 6-16th – love to see you there. More … Read More